
Course overview
Certificates valid for 2 years
- Assess
- Alert
- Protect
- Resuscitate
- Manage
- Prevent
IAS 1: Basic first aid for effective intervention
In-company or face-to-face training leading to certification: Vaud, Geneva, Fribourg, Neuchatel, Valais and Jura
Target audience
The IAS 1 training course is aimed at anyone wishing to acquire basic first aid skills to intervene effectively in emergency situations, whether in everyday life, at work or during leisure activities.
Objectives
Participants will learn how to assess emergency situations, perform resuscitation on adults and children, use a defibrillator, and manage various emergency scenarios including heart attacks and strokes.
Course content
The course covers essential techniques such as alerting, self-protection, safety, hygiene, stress management, as well as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) practices, the use of an AED, and the treatment of various medical emergencies.
First aid training with SafetyFirst
By choosing SafetyFirst for your first aid training, you benefit from a professional and tailored teaching approach, ensuring not only the acquisition of vital skills but also an increased ability to act with confidence in emergency situations.

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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.
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We incorporate international safety standards, finely tuned to your company’s local specifics.
Master the basics of first aid with IAS 1 training
The IAS 1 training course is designed to teach the basics of first aid, enabling you to respond effectively to emergencies in everyday life or in the workplace. Available in the cantons of Vaud, Geneva, Fribourg, Neuchâtel./strong>, Valais and Jura, it combines theory and practice to ensure complete mastery of first aid procedures.
On the programme, participants will learn scene assessment to identify potential hazards and ensure their personal protection. The training includes essential techniques such as cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the standby position to stabilise a conscious victim, and the Heimlich manoeuvre to deobstruct the airway. Situations such as open fractures, first-degree burns and state of shock are also covered.
As a complement, modules on stress management and effective communication enable better interaction with victims and emergency services. With the IAS 1, become a key player capable of securing the scene, assessing a victim and preventing worsening injuries while waiting for professional help
As a complement to the IAS 1 training, SafetyFirst offers a complete range of first aid and safety modules. Explore our advanced training courses, such as the IAS 2 level for complex interventions, or our specific sessions in BLS-AED-SRC and trauma management. We also offer courses dedicated to fire safety and emergency evacuation, tailored to the needs of companies and individuals in French-speaking Switzerland. We also offer services such as the MSST audit, essential to ensure compliance with CFST Directive 6508, as well as specific training in conflict management and mental health first aid. Explore our dedicated pages to strengthen your skills and ensure the safety of your teams or those around you.
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