Introduction to our first aid courses recognised in Switzerland
Do you want to learn life-saving techniques, obtain a first aid certification recognised in Switzerland or strengthen safety within your company? SafetyFirst offers you a complete range of first aid training, designed to meet the needs of individuals, professionals and communities, anywhere in French-speaking Switzerland.
Our offering includes modules tailored to all levels:
- initiation with the BLS AED SRC (Basic Life Support + defibrillator),
- in-depth training IAS 1 and IAS 2./strong> for company first aiders,
- specialised sessions in pediatric first aid to intervene effectively with children and infants.
All our training courses are certified, comply with Swiss standards (SRC, IAS) and are delivered using an active teaching method based on realistic scenarios, practical situational exercises and professional equipment (CPR dummies, AED simulators).
Thanks to our hybrid formats – face-to-face, e-learning or blended – you benefit from flexibility without compromising quality. Whether you’re in Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg, Neuchâtelor Bulle, you can access quality first aid training near you… Or directly at your company.
Your advantages with SafetyFirst
Interactive training
Our training courses combine interactivity and practice for a dynamic and engaging safety learning experience.
Customised training
We value your time: our training courses are aligned with your availability, ensuring continuity in your business.
Certifying training
We incorporate international safety standards, finely tuned to your company’s local specifics.
Why train in first aid?
Every year in Switzerland, more than 8,000 cardiorespiratory arrests occur outside hospitals. When faced with a medical emergency, every second counts. Being trained in first aid means being able to act quickly and effectively to save a life – whether at work, at home or in the public space.
Whether you’re an individual concerned about those around you or a company concerned about the well-being of your employees, taking a certified first aid training course is a citizen and professional commitment. It is also an essential compliance lever for meeting the requirements of the Swiss legal framework (MSST ordinance) in terms of occupational health and safety.
Our training courses cover a wide range of situations: loss of consciousness, stroke, bleeding, burns, choking, but also the correct use of a defibrillator (AED) and the right reflexes when faced with a child in distress.
Training means:
- strengthening professional risk prevention,
- improving collective reflexes in the face of the unexpected.,
- offer a more secure and reassuring working environment,
- and obtain a recognised official certification (SRC, IAS).
Saving actions cannot be improvised. By mastering them, you become a actor in safety and collective resilience, whether in your family, organisation or community.
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Our certified programmes
SafetyFirst offers a comprehensive range of certified first aid training, suitable for all levels and needs. Whether you’re looking for basic life support training, a business first aid course, or a specialism for children, we have the solution for you.
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BLS AED SRC training – Learn lifesaving techniques
The BLS AED SRC training (Basic Life Support + Automated External Defibrillator) is the essential foundation for anyone wishing to learn how to react in the event of cardiac arrest. Recognised by the SRC (Swiss Resuscitation Council), it teaches you the XABCDE algorithm, the cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of an automatic defibrillator.
- Duration: 4 hours
- Audience: any adult, beginner or professional
- SRC certification valid for 2 years
- Format: e-learning, hybrid or face-to-face
- Available in: Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg, on company premises
IAS 1 training – General first aid for companies and local authorities
The IAS 1 training goes further than the BLS. It enables you to master first aid gestures in the face of a wide range of situations: injuries, loss of consciousness, burns, poisoning, occupational accidents…
Ideal for companies wishing to comply with the MSST ordinance, this training is also recommended for teachers, supervisors, social workers.
- Duration: 14 hours (flexible)
- Objectives: management of vital and functional emergencies
- Nationally recognised IAS certificate
- Format: Blended (online theory + supervised practice)
- Compatible with occupational health and safety
IAS 2 training – In-depth first aid in the workplace
The IAS 2 level is aimed at trained first aiders wishing to deepen their skills. It covers complex situations: polytrauma, stroke, internal haemorrhage, protracted resuscitation, with more advanced scenarios.
- Updating skills every 2 years recommended
- Training available on an intra- or inter-company basis
- IAS 2 certificate with modules tailored to your sector (building, care, education…)
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Paediatric first aid training – Saving a child, an infant
This specific training course is designed for early childhood professionals, teachers, parents, or anyone working with children.
It covers the physiological particularities of children and infants, appropriate actions in the event of falls, choking, convulsions, cardio-respiratory arrest, etc.
- Targeted content: paediatric CPR gestures, safety positions, vital signs in children
- Ideal for: nurseries, schools, babysitters, childminders
- Follow-up certificate given at the end of the session
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Teaching methodology and formats
At SafetyFirst, our first aid training courses are not limited to theory. They are built around an andragogical approach centred on the adult learner, with priority given to field experience, realistic situational simulation and memory anchoring of the right reflexes.
Our programmes are based on real intervention scenarios: accidents at work, falls in schools, cardiorespiratory arrest in public spaces, paediatric emergencies at home, etc. Each training sequence is designed to immerse you in a real-life situation, to encourage effective and safe reaction.
Flexible formats, tailored to your constraints
Because your availability varies, we offer modular formats:
- Presential: sessions in small groups, accompanied by our certified trainers
- Hybrid: e-learning theory (autonomy) + face-to-face practice (coaching)
- 100% online (for certain introductory or refresher modules)
All training courses include digital media, practical assessments, instructional videos, as well as professional equipment: CPR mannequins, AED simulators, rescue kits, available in our shop.
Training, practical know-how
Each participant leaves with:
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- Technical gestures validated by a qualified trainer
- A digital or printed memo support
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- A attestation of follow-up or recognised certificate (SRC, IAS)
We attach particular importance to the gradual build-up of skills, respecting the pace of each individual, and ensuring practical reinstitution of knowledge, essential for high-risk environments (industry, construction, educational establishments, etc.).).
Where can you take our first aid courses?
SafetyFirst offers its certified first aid training in several regions of French-speaking Switzerland, to ensure easy access, whether you are an individual or a company.
We work both at our partner centres and directly on site, at your premises, for a made-to-measure organisation.
Our main training venues
- First aid training in Geneva
Close to transport links and right in the heart of the city. Ideal for inter-company sessions or individuals. - Training in Lausanne (canton of Vaud)
Regular sessions for BLS AED, IAS 1 and IAS 2 modules. Equipped room and parking access. - Training in Fribourg & Bulle
Particularly suited to local schools and SMEs. Options for groups. - Training in the canton of Neuchâtel
On request, particularly for companies or local authorities.
On-site training, at your company
Would you like to train your staff without travelling? Our teams travel throughout French-speaking Switzerland to organise company first aid sessions, in line with your schedule and location constraints.
- Preliminary needs assessment
- Content tailored to the risks of your sector (building, care, industry…)
- Official certification issued to each participant
Online or hybrid training
We also offer e-learning certification modules, compatible with hybrid formats for:
- the BLS AED SRC training,
- the refresher first aid skills,
- or the acquisition of the basics for novices.
FAQ about our BLS-AED-SRC training courses in the canton of Vaud (Lausanne, Nyon, etc.)
BLS AED is a basic training course focusing on cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of the defibrillator (AED). It lasts approximately 4 hours and is aimed at anyone wishing to learn emergency life-saving techniques.
IAS 1, on the other hand, is a more comprehensive course (around 14 hours) covering a wide range of situations: loss of consciousness, haemorrhage, burns, trauma, etc. It is recommended for companies, schools and local authorities.
In Switzerland, the MSST ordinance requires companies to ensure the safety of their employees. This includes appointing trained first-aiders. The recommended training in this context is IAS 1, which meets the legal requirements for first aid in the workplace.
Yes. The BLS AED SRC training course is officially recognised by the Swiss Resuscitation Council (SRC). It complies with Swiss cardiopulmonary resuscitation protocols and issues a certificate valid for two years.
Yes, some training courses are available in e-learning. In particular, SafetyFirst offers hybrid formats: a distance-learning theoretical part and a face-to-face practical part, which makes it possible to concile flexibility and certification.
- Yes. It is recommended to renew your BLS AED training every 2 years, in accordance with SRC recommendations. For IAS 1 and IAS 2 training, periodic re-training is also recommended to keep skills up to date.
Absolutely. SafetyFirst offers in-company training, directly on site. The content can be adapted to your specific business risks (industry, construction, healthcare...) and the organisation customised to your constraints.
First aid training teaches the essential survival gestures: assessing the victim's condition, calling for help, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), use of the defibrillator (AED), treatment of haemorrhage, burns, fractures, placing in the lateral safety position, and what to do in the event of fainting or stroke.
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