Kuvaus
Basic First Aid Course 16h — Online Course
This course is designed as a genuine introduction to first aid — built for complete beginners, with no prior knowledge required. Developed by healthcare professionals, it covers every core first aid topic in one comprehensive package. You complete it entirely online, at your own pace, starting right after you order.
At a glance:
- Price: 179 € + VAT per participant, plastic card available for +15 € + VAT
- Access window: 12 months from the moment you place your order
- Certificate validity: 3 years after completion
- Group price: 1690 € + VAT for 10 participants
- No prior first aid knowledge required
- Also available in Finnish: Ensiavun peruskurssi 16h — verkkokurssi
Who is this course for?
Anyone who wants to learn first aid from the ground up. It’s built specifically as a beginner-friendly introduction, so you don’t need any previous first aid training or experience to get started.
What does the course cover?
This is our most comprehensive first aid course, organized around three core areas:
Emergencies
- How the body works, and how to recognize an emergency
- First aid for an unconscious person
- CPR for adults, children, and infants, including special resuscitation situations
- Choking and airway obstruction in adults, children, and infants
- What to do when an emergency or accident happens
- The chain of help, multi-casualty situations, and mental first aid after a crisis
Injuries and accidents
- Wounds, bruises, and shock
- Musculoskeletal injuries: fractures, spine fractures, joint injuries, sprains, head injuries, and concussion — including specific guidance for children’s head and musculoskeletal injuries
- Burns and eye injuries
- Chemical injuries and poisoning
- Traffic accidents and electrical accidents
Sudden illness
- Heart-related illnesses, hypothermia, and frostbite
- Breathing difficulties, chest pain, and cardiac arrhythmias
- Stroke, fainting, and seizures
- Diabetes and allergic/anaphylactic shock
How does the course work?
As soon as you order, you’ll receive your participation link and login details by email. You can then work through the course at your own pace on a computer, tablet, or smartphone — though we recommend sticking to one device throughout rather than switching partway through.
Recommended browsers: Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Safari, or Chrome.
How long is my certificate valid?
Once you complete the course, your certificate is valid for three years.
Can I also get a physical card?
Yes, if you’d like one. A plastic first aid card is available for an additional 15 € + VAT when you order.
Is there a group price?
Yes. A group of 10 participants costs 1690 € + VAT in total. For larger groups, get in touch and we’ll help you plan a package that fits.
Is this course available in Finnish too?
Yes. The same course is available in Finnish as Ensiavun peruskurssi 16h — verkkokurssi.
Are there other ways to take this training?
Yes. If a self-paced online course isn’t the right fit, you can also:
- Book a trainer for your workplace — we’ll help plan a group training package that suits your team
- Join a live webinar — our certified webinar-based first aid courses (4h, 8h, and this 16-hour course) run on a set schedule with a live instructor
For either option, or to ask about scheduling:
- Phone: +358 10 231 8382
- Email: toimisto@turvallisuusopisto.fi
Frequently asked questions
What is the Basic First Aid Course 16h?
Our most comprehensive first aid course, designed as a beginner-friendly introduction that requires no prior knowledge, resulting in a certificate valid for three years.
Do I need any first aid experience to take this course?
No, it’s designed specifically for complete beginners.
How long do I have to complete the course?
12 months from the moment you place your order.
How long is the certificate valid after I finish?
Three years.
Do I need any particular device or browser?
A computer, tablet, or smartphone with Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Safari, or Chrome. We recommend using the same device throughout rather than switching midway.
Do I get a physical card as well?
Only if you choose to add one — the plastic card costs an extra 15 € + VAT.
Is there a discount for groups?
Yes, a group of 10 costs 1690 € + VAT in total; larger groups can request a custom quote.
Is the course available in Finnish?
Yes, as Ensiavun peruskurssi 16h — verkkokurssi.
Can I take this as a live course instead of self-paced online?
Yes, we also run certified webinar-based first aid courses with a live instructor on a set schedule.


