Discover our training offer first aid
Making people self-reliant is at the heart of the Red Cross! That is why we adapt our training offer to your needs. We have initiations and thematic courses that are often organized around a specific theme or give you a first impression of first aid . In addition, we also have a large number of courses that bring you more extensively into contact with the subject. Here you also receive a certificate upon completion.
Initiations and themed classes
The courses listed below are often structured around a specific theme of first aid or give you a first taste of first aid. Ideal for discovering first aid ! Upon completion you often receive an attendance certificate.
Initiation first aid for mental health problems
What do you learn?
How do you recognize that someone is struggling? How do you avoid overstepping your own boundaries? How can the app Houvast support you in this? In this initiation first aid for mental health problems you will be introduced to FAMP.
Who is it for?
Everyone from 16 years of age or the calendar year you turn 16.
How long
1.5 hours
Please note that this session is an initiation, not a training. You will not receive a certificate of attendance for this.
First aid for mental health problems custom
What You Will Learn
The Basic FAMP Plan. You will learn in an interactive way:
- How to recognize signs that someone is experiencing mental health problems;
- How to provide targeted support to that person;
- How to help find professional help if it seems necessary;
- How to take good care of yourself during this process.
We will further explore together how we can fit your needs and expectations.
For whom
This training can be requested for volunteers or members from your organization or association. Anyone age sixteen or older or the calendar year you turn sixteen.
How long
By arrangement: from 2 to 4 hours
Would you like to attend this initiation with a group you put together yourself? Click here for more information.
Lecture first aid
What Will You Learn
Looking for a first brief introduction to first aid? Then this lecture is the appropriate presentation on a number of first aid topics that will be determined with you.
Who for
Practical exercises are not included here, so this option is ideal for large groups. So perfect for a learning session with your friends. Everyone from sixteen years of age or the calendar year in which you turn sixteen.
How long
1 hour or by arrangement
Would you like to attend this initiation with a group you put together yourself? Click here for more information.
First aid initiation for the deaf and hard of hearing
What will you learn?
You will be introduced to first aid. You learn the basic rules of first aid and the four steps in first aid. Then you will practice first aid for a bleeding, skin wound and burn.
Who is it for?
Deaf and hard of hearing people from the age of sixteen or the calendar year in which you turn sixteen.
How long
3 hours
Would you like to attend this initiation with a group you put together yourself? Click here for more information.
First aid In alcohol and drug incidents
What will you learn?
You will learn how to render assistance in an alcohol or drug incident. How do you correctly alert the emergency services? What can you do yourself in the meantime? You also learn about the different types of drugs and the physical and mental consequences of drug use.
Who is it for?
Everyone from age 16 or the calendar year in which you turn 16.
How long
3 hours
Would you like to take this themed class with a group you put together yourself? Click here for more information.
First aid in case of CO poisoning
What Will You Learn
You will learn how to recognize CO poisoning and how to provide first aid .
Who is it for?
Everyone from age 16 or the calendar year in which you turn 16.
How long
3 hours
Would you like to take this themed class with a group you put together yourself? Click here for more information.
First aid In home, garden and kitchen accidents
What will you learn?
What should you do when someone has suffered a serious wound at home? Can you take care of the wound or should you call a doctor? You will learn what you can do yourself, and when you should call for professional help.
Who is it for?
Everyone from age 16 or the calendar year in which you turn 16.
How long
3 hours
Would you like to take this themed class with a group you put together yourself? Click here for more information.
First aid for the elderly
What will you learn?
What should you do when your grandfather, spouse or neighbor has suffered a serious wound at home? Can you take care of it yourself? Or should you call a doctor for it? You will learn what you can do yourself and when you need to seek professional help.
Who is it for?
Everyone from age 16 or the calendar year in which you turn 16.
How long
3 hours
Would you like to take this themed class with a group you put together yourself? Click here for more information.
First aid in sports accidents
What will you learn?
You will learn the basics to act correctly in sports accidents and provide appropriate first aid . In addition, you will receive numerous prevention tips to reduce and even prevent the risk of sports injuries.
Who is it for?
Everyone from age 16 or the calendar year in which you turn 16.
How long
3 hours
Would you like to take this themed class with a group you put together yourself? Click here for more information.
First aid in traffic accidents
What will you learn?
You will learn how to react in a traffic accident. What dangers are involved and how can you best eliminate them? You will learn how to correctly alert emergency services and how to best care for injuries.
Who is it for?
Everyone from age 16 or the calendar year in which you turn 16.
How long
3 hours
Would you like to take this themed class with a group you put together yourself? Click here for more information.
First aid on summer vacation
What will you learn?
How do you assist first aid with typical summer ailments such as insect stings, blisters or sunburn? What do you do if you sprain your foot while hiking or burn your hand on the barbecue? How do you prevent accidents and illness on vacation? You'll learn it all in this themed lesson.
Who is it for?
Everyone from age 16 or the calendar year in which you turn 16.
How long
3 hours
Would you like to take this themed class with a group you put together yourself? Click here for more information.
First aid in babies and children
What will you learn
You will learn what you can do yourself for common injuries in babies and children, such as abrasions, burns, nosebleeds, choking ...
For whom
For people who care for children in their spare time, such as parents and grandparents.
How long
3 hours
Please note that this training does not lead to certification in life-saving action for Child and Family. Do you work with babies and children? Then take this course.
Would you like to take this themed class with a group you put together yourself? Click here for more information.
CPR in infants and children
What will you learn?
You will learn simple CPR specifically for babies and children and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED).
For whom
For people who care for children in their spare time, such as parents and grandparents.
How long
3 hours
Please note that this training does not lead to certification in life-saving action for Child and Family. Do you work with babies and children? Then take this course.
Would you like to take this themed class with a group you put together yourself? Click here for more information.
CPR and defibrillation
What will you learn?
You will learn CPR and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED).
Who is it for?
Everyone from age 16 or the calendar year in which you turn 16.
How long
3 hours
Would you like to take this themed class with a group you put together yourself? Click here for more information.
Refresher course first aid
What Will You Learn
You'll refresh basic CPR and choking techniques and learn to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). In addition, you'll review topics such as skin wounds, insect bites and fractures.
For whom
Anyone who has ever taken a first aid course from the age of sixteen or the calendar year in which you turn sixteen.
How long
3 hours
Note: Do you want to renew your certification? Then take the 'basic course first aid' and/or the 'follow-up course Helper' and retake the exam.
Would you like to take this refresher course with a group you put together yourself? Click here for more information.
Comprehensive courses
Our comprehensive courses serve to give you a complete, hands-on education on first aid. Upon completion, most of these courses provide you with a license valid for five years.
CPR and defibrillation course
What will you learn
The CPR and defibrillation course is a basic course. You will learn CPR and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED).
Who is it for?
Everyone from age 16 or the calendar year in which you turn 16.
How long
3 hours + exam
Would you like to take this course with a group you put together yourself? Click here for more information.
Basic course first aid
What will you learn
This course is basic training. You will learn how to respond in an emergency situation and how to provide appropriate first aid . The care of common conditions is also covered.
Who is it for?
Everyone from age 16 or the calendar year in which you turn 16.
How long
12 hours + exam
Would you like to take this course with a group you put together yourself? Click here for more information.
Helper follow-up course
What will you learn
This course is a follow-up course to the 'basic course first aid' you see above. You will learn to care for various conditions and injuries and refine your skills.
For whom:
Everyone with a valid certification from the course "basic course first aid' from the age of sixteen or the calendar year in which you turn sixteen.
How long
12 hours + exam
Would you like to take this course with a group you put together yourself? Click here for more information.
Combination course 'First aid-Helper'
What will you learn
This course combines the "basic course first aid' with the "advanced course Helper.
Who is it for?
Everyone from age 16 or the calendar year in which you turn 16.
How long
24 hours + exam
Would you like to take this course with a group you put together yourself? Click here for more information.
Combination course 'First aid-Helper' with self-study (shortened course)
What will you learn
This course combines the "basic course first aid' with the "advanced course Helper.
Who is it for?
Everyone from age 16 or the calendar year in which you turn 16.
Please note that we only organize practical sessions. You will learn the theory at home via self-study, so motivation and ability to learn independently are extremely important when taking this course. After that, you can take the practical exam.
How long:
9 hours + self-study + exam
Would you like to take this course with a group you put together yourself? Click here for more information.
Training first aid for mental health problems
What will you learn?
During a FAMP training course, you will learn in an interactive way:
- How to recognize signs that someone is experiencing mental health problems;
- How to provide targeted support to that person;
- How to help find professional help if it seems necessary;
- How to take good care of yourself during this process.
During the training we will mainly practice, discuss, collaborate, ... to make you strong in helping others. In between training sessions, you can also learn at home by reading our manual Listen!
Please note that we offer basic training first aid, to provide basic support to family, friends, colleagues, ... So you will not learn to diagnose or apply therapy or other professional counseling yourself. The training is focused on helping others and thus not intended to deal with your own mental health problems. The training focuses on helping adolescents and adults. The focus is not on first aid to children.
Who is it for?
Everyone from age 16 or the calendar year in which you turn 16.
How long
The training is 12 hours long, divided into 4 different 3-hour sessions. You are expected in all training sessions.
Please note that upon completion you will receive a certificate of attendance, not a certification.
Would you like to take this course with a group you put together yourself? Click here for more information.
Realizations and partners
The content of the training is based on scientific studies. To this end, we cooperate with Zorgnet-Icuro and are advised by leading partner organizations on prevention and mental health care. The project also receives support from the Flemish government. Below you can read more about the training FAMP and how we realize it together with our partners.
The steering committee of this joint project gives direction to the content and organization of this training. In preparation, many stakeholders were surveyed through an online survey and various working and client board groups. CEBaP, our Centre for Evidence-Based Practice, systematically searched for scientific studies to substantiate the content of the training. The scientific evidence found was translated into practical guidelines for the population. The drafting of this guideline and other texts in the handbook were developed in the lap of an expert panel, consisting of professionals drawn from mental health and academia, as well as experiential mental health and addiction professionals in training.
Thanks to the members from the steering committee:
- Zorgnet-Icuro
- Flanders
- Dining Expert
- Mental Health Support Center
- Smiles
- Heverlee social school
- Flemish Patient Platform
- Flemish Institute for Healthy Living
- Flemish Expertise Center for Suicide Prevention.
- VAD
General information for groups
You can request and organize a first aid course for a group of people you bring together yourself. You agree on a theme and determine the date, time and location by mutual agreement. A Red Cross instructor will come to the agreed upon class location or the class can take place in a Red Cross building, if desired.
The shortest training takes 3 hours, costs €62 per hour with a maximum number of participants of 15 per group.