Complete the 8-Hour Emergency First Aid Online Course
Gain the confidence and skills to respond effectively in any medical emergency with our Emergency First Aid Course 8h. This comprehensive online course combines theory, instructional videos, and practical exercises, allowing you to practice and strengthen your abilities. Delivered entirely online, you can complete it at your own pace, in one session or in parts, wherever and whenever it suits you. Even basic first aid skills can save lives at home, at work, or in public.
The 8-hour course includes all topics from the 4-hour course and goes further, teaching first aid for musculoskeletal injuries, fractures, spine fractures, and joint injuries and sprains. You will also learn how to make an emergency call and maintain vital functions for those in need at the scene of an accident.
Target audience
This online training is ideal for anyone with no prior emergency first aid experience, as well as those looking to refresh or update their existing skills. After completion, you will receive an 8-hour Emergency First Aid certification valid for 3 years
Information about Emergency First Aid Course (8h)
- Length of the training
- The course takes approximately 8 hours, depending on the participant’s prior knowledge and experience.
- Methods of implementation
- Online course
- Price
- 134 € + VAT. Optional card for an additional price of 15 € + VAT. Request a training quote for large groups below.
- Validity
- Emergency first aid 8h is valid for three (3) years.
- Group price
- Online course package for a group of 10 people for 1150 € + VAT.
The online course is also available in Finnish.
Content of Emergency First Aid Course
Emergencies
Basic human function
Emergency recognition
First aid to an unconscious person
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR): adult
Foreign object in the airways: adult, child and infant
Action in the event of an emergency or accident
Accidents
Wounds, contusions and shock
Musculoskeletal injuries
Head injuries and concussion
Joint injuries and sprains
Fractures
Spine fracture
Burn injuries
Traffic accidents
Seizures
Breathing difficulties
Sudden chest pain
Cardiac arrythmias
Stroke
Fainting
Seizures
Diabetes
Allergic and anaphylactic shock
Why learn emergency first aid skills online?
Learn to respond confidently in any emergency with our 8-hour online Emergency First Aid Course. This comprehensive course covers all topics from the 4-hour course and goes further, teaching first aid for musculoskeletal injuries, fractures, spine fractures, and joint injuries and sprains.
Emergencies can escalate quickly, but having the right knowledge and skills empowers you to act decisively. Immediate action can save lives, prevent long-term harm, and keep both you and others safe.
Our 8-hour course combines essential emergency response training with more advanced first aid skills. Whether you’re new to first aid, refreshing your knowledge, or expanding your skills beyond the basics, this course gives you the confidence and ability to make a real difference when it matters most.
How to participate in the Emergency First Aid Course
Take the Emergency First Aid Course online at your own pace using a computer, tablet, or smartphone. For the best experience, we recommend using the same device throughout and a supported browser such as Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Safari, or Chrome.
Once you order, you’ll receive your participation link and login credentials instantly by email. You have 12 months to complete the course, and after finishing, you can download your certificate as a PDF immediately.
For those with an existing account, simply pick up where you left off and continue your course progress from here.
Updating your First Aid Certificate
It is recommended to refresh your first aid skills every three years with a first aid training course to stay confident and prepared. Regular training ensures your knowledge and abilities remain up to date.
Alertum first aid certificates are valid until the last day of the month shown on the certificate, and extensions cannot be granted after expiration. The 16-hour basic first aid course can be renewed once by completing either a 4-hour or 8-hour Emergency First Aid Course. After this short refresher, a full 16-hour basic first aid course must be completed to maintain the validity of your 16-hour First Aid Certificate.
Note: SPR first aid certificates can only be renewed through SPR first aid courses. This training cannot be used to renew SPR certificates.
Emergency First Aid Course (8h) for a Large Groups
If your company needs to train a large group of tens or hundreds of individuals in the content of the Emergency First Aid Course, our sales team is here to help you find the perfect solution.
Contact us by calling 010 320 5772 or sending us an email at koulutus@alertum.fi, or request a training quote.
