FRC first aid courses are based on the latest scientific evidence and designed and run by experts.
FRC first aid courses come in a variety of scopes and formats – in Finnish, Swedish and English. You will always receive an FRC first aid certificate.
FRC first aid courses give you the skills and confidence to act in the face of both minor injuries and life-threatening medical emergencies. The course content is designed by experts and based on national first aid protocols, and we regularly review the scope of our training.
FRC first aid training is always based on the latest scientific evidence. The standard of training is regularly audited by an independent third party, which guarantees a consistently high quality across the country.
All FRC first aid courses earn you an FRC first aid certificate, which is valid for three years.
FRC first aid courses come in a variety of scopes and formats to cater for all kinds of learners. There are classroom-based courses, webinars, online courses and flexible combinations of the above.
All FRC first aid courses cover emergency first aid and resuscitation, and are delivered in an interactive, hands-on manner.
FRC first aid courses are certified and have trademarked course titles. The prefix FRC guarantees a high standard of first aid training.
FRC First Aid Course EA 1® is Finland’s most popular and best known basic first aid course, which covers a wide range of first aid protocols. The goal is to give the participants confidence to act in the face of both minor injuries and medical emergencies.
The course is ideal for learning the basics of first aid and ensuring first aid competence in high-risk environments.
Completion of the course earns participants a first aid qualification that is valid for three years.
Scope: 16 x 45 min
FRC First Aid Course EA 2® is an advanced first aid course that builds on existing knowledge and skills through a variety of practical exercises. The goal is to reinforce participants’ confidence in their ability to help in all kinds of emergencies, including in the face of life-threatening injuries.
The course is designed for people who have already completed FRC First Aid Course EA 1® and want to take their first aid skills to the next level. The course strengthens participants’ first aid skills and focuses on high-risk professional and leisure environments.
Entrants must have a valid FRC First Aid Course EA 1® certificate.
Completion of the course earns participants a first aid qualification that is valid for three years.
Scope: 8 x 45 min
The course focuses on emergency first aid. The goal is to reinforce participants’ confidence in their ability to help in life-threatening medical emergencies and to identify the most common sudden illnesses.
The course covers the most important life-saving first aid protocols and provides the knowledge and skills needed to ensure first aid competence in low-risk environments.
FRC Emergency First Aid 8 h doubles as a refresher course for people who wish to renew their existing FRC First Aid Course EA 1® or FRC First Aid Course EA 2® certificate for another three years.
Completion of the course earns participants a first aid qualification that is valid for three years.
Scope: 8 x 45 min
The course focuses on emergency first aid. The goal is to reinforce participants’ confidence in their ability to help in life-threatening medical emergencies.
The course covers the most important life-saving first aid protocols and provides the knowledge and skills needed to ensure first aid competence in low-risk environments.
FRC Emergency First Aid 4 h doubles as a refresher course for people who wish to renew their existing FRC First Aid Course EA 1® or FRC First Aid Course EA 2® certificate for another three years.
Completion of the course earns participants a first aid qualification that is valid for three years.
Scope: 4 x 45 min
The course focuses on emergency first aid and takes place in an online learning environment. The goal is to reinforce participants’ confidence in their ability to help in life-threatening medical emergencies.
The course covers the most important life-saving first aid protocols and provides the knowledge and skills needed to ensure first aid competence in low-risk environments. The online learning environment also features first aid scenarios that are specific to electrical facilities within the meaning of the SFS 6002 electrical safety standard.
Participants complete the course independently at their own pace, taking breaks as required and resuming where they left off.
The FRC Emergency First Aid 8 h online course doubles as a refresher course for people who wish to renew their existing FRC First Aid Course EA 1® or FRC First Aid Course EA 2® certificate for another three years.
Completion of the course earns participants a first aid qualification that is valid for three years.
Scope: 8 x 45 min
The course focuses on emergency first aid and takes place in an online learning environment. The goal is to reinforce participants’ confidence in their ability to help in life-threatening medical emergencies.
The course covers the most important life-saving first aid protocols and provides the knowledge and skills needed to ensure first aid competence in low-risk environments. The online learning environment also features first aid scenarios that are specific to electrical facilities within the meaning of the SFS 6002 electrical safety standard.
Participants complete the course independently at their own pace, taking breaks as required and resuming where they left off.
The FRC Emergency First Aid 4 h online course doubles as a refresher course for people who wish to renew their existing FRC First Aid Course EA 1® or FRC First Aid Course EA 2® certificate for another three years.
Completion of the course earns participants a first aid qualification that is valid for three years.
Scope: 4 x 45 min
The breadth of topics covered depends on the course duration.
| CONTENT | FRC Emergency First Aid 4 h® | FRC Emergency First Aid 8 h® | FRC First Aid Course EA 1® | FRC First Aid Course EA 2® |
| What to do in a rescue situation | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Identifying loss of consciousness and administering first aid | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Using a defibrillator | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| First aid for choking | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| How to control severe bleeding in an extremity | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| First aid for circulatory shock | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Accident prevention ** | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| First aid for the most common sudden illnesses | – | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| First aid for the most typical wounds and burns | – | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Health promotion ** | – | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Psychological first aid ** | – | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| First aid for joint injuries and fractures | – | – | ✔ | ✔ |
| Other kinds of injuries | – | – | ✔ | ✔ |
| First aid for poisoning | – | – | ✔ | ✔ |
| Emergency first aid recap | – | – | – | ✔ |
| Resuscitation of children, babies and drowning victims * | – | – | – | ✔ |
| Triage | – | – | – | ✔ |
| Fractures and spinal injuries, head injuries | – | – | – | ✔ |
| Injuries caused by cold temperatures (frostbite) and hypothermia | – | – | – | ✔ |
| Heat-related illnesses | – | – | – | ✔ |
| Psychological first aid | – | – | – | ✔ |
| Group-specific themes as required and practices *** | – | – | – | ✔ |
| Readiness and preparedness | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Group-specific themes as required | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
* If necessary, also in other courses depending on the target group.
** Covered in conjunction with other course topics.
*** FRC Emergency First Aid 4 h® online course and FRC Emergency First Aid 8 h® online course are suitable for electrical industry professionals (wounds, burns, electric shocks)
Note! FRC First Aid Course EA 1® -certificate needs to be valid when attending FRC First Aid Course EA 2® -training.
Contact us and we will be happy to help you with any questions you may have about FRC first aid courses and first aid training. You can also use our digital feedback form to tell us what you liked and maybe did not like about your FRC first aid course.
