CPR/AED – General Public (4h)General Public

CPR/AED – General Public (4h)

This 4-hour training is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and confidence needed to intervene effectively during life-threatening emergencies. Focused on rapid and adapted responses, it teaches essential techniques for managing critical situations, significantly increasing survival chances. Aimed at the general public, this program emphasizes hands-on practice, realistic simulations, and teamwork, making it ideal for those who want to be prepared for emergencies at home, at work, or in public spaces.

First Aid – Intermediate Level (16h) – CSA Z1210-17 CompliantCSA Z1210-17

First Aid – Intermediate Level (16h) – CSA Z1210-17 Compliant

Upon successful completion of this 16-hour IN-PERSON intermediate-level first aid training, the candidate will receive a valid certification that meets the requirements of 'Intermediate First Aid Training' as defined in the CSA Z1210-17 standard.

CPR/AED – Healthcare Professional (5h)Healthcare Professionals

CPR/AED – Healthcare Professional (5h)

Designed for healthcare professionals, this 5-hour training provides comprehensive preparation for effective intervention during life-threatening emergencies. It emphasizes best practices, team coordination, and the use of essential tools for managing critical situations in clinical or prehospital settings. Recognized and tailored to the needs of medical responders, this training leads to an essential certification for ensuring the safety of patients and care recipients.

First Aider – New Parents (9h)General Public

First Aider – New Parents (9h)

Becoming a parent means taking on the precious responsibility of protecting your little ones. This 9-hour training, designed for new parents, helps you better anticipate and respond to unexpected situations. Accessible and flexible, it is tailored to the needs of modern families. By completing this training, you strengthen your ability to provide a safe environment and intervene effectively in emergencies. Give yourself the confidence and preparation needed to watch over those who matter most.

First Aider – General Public (8h)General Public

First Aider – General Public (8h)

This 8-hour training, designed for the general public, provides essential knowledge for effective emergency intervention. It is intended for anyone wanting to learn first aid skills, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), wound and bleeding management, or the handling of critical situations. Accessible and practical, this course develops vital skills for protecting and rescuing loved ones or anyone in danger, thereby strengthening community safety.

General First Aid – Covering Infant and Child CPR (8h)General Public

General First Aid – Covering Infant and Child CPR (8h)

Our general first aid training, covering infant and child CPR, is designed for parents, caregivers, teachers, and early childhood professionals in Quebec. Compliant with the Educational Childcare Act (R.S.Q., c. S-4.1.1, s. 20), administered by Ministry of Family (CPE licensing). 8-hour course, 3-year certification.

First Aid & CPR France

What the law actually requires where you are — summarized from our jurisdiction guides. Open any topic for the full details.

Workplace first aid

France's Labour Code (Part IV, Articles R4224-15 and R4224-16, transposing EU Framework Directive 89/391/EEC) requires at least one trained workplace first-aider (SST) in every workshop carrying out hazardous work and on every site of 20+ people running more than 15 days, with INRS benchmarking 10–15% of the workforce trained.

Labour Code R4224-15/16Ministry of Labour / INRS / CARSATSST — 14 hours (2 days)1 per hazardous workshop10–15% benchmark
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Childcare CPR & first aid

In France childminders must hold the PSC1 civic first-aid unit (about 7 hours) under the Social Action and Families Code art. D. 421-46 and the order of 5 November 2018, a condition for renewing their approval (agrément); in group nurseries (EAJE) at least one first-aid-trained person must be present.

Code art. D. 421-46Order of 5 Nov 2018PSC1 — 7 hoursPMIOnline courses accepted
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Good Samaritan law

France imposes a legal duty to rescue: Criminal Code Art. 223-6 punishes failure to assist a person in danger with up to 5 years' imprisonment and a €75,000 fine, while Law No. 2020-840 of 3 July 2020 grants 'citizen rescuers' exemption from civil liability (except gross or intentional fault) and expressly covers AED use.

Criminal Code Art. 223-6Law No. 2020-840 (2020)Duty to rescue: Yes5 yrs / €75,000AED protected
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Healthcare professional recognition

French nurses, registered with the Ordre National des Infirmiers (ONI), have a continuing professional development (DPC) obligation run by the ANDPC under the Code de la santé publique — a triennial requirement of at least two different types of action over three years — and an accredited CPR/AED, ACLS or PALS course registered with the ANDPC counts toward it.

Code de la santé publiqueDPC / ANDPCOrdre National des InfirmiersTriennial (2 actions / 3 yrs)CPR/AED, ACLS, PALS eligible
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Residential care settings

In France's residential care settings (EHPAD and résidences autonomie), nursing aides must hold AFGSU 2 (21 hours of emergency care including CPR and AED), mandatory since the order of 21 April 2007 and a precondition for the State Nursing-Aide Diploma (DEAS), with a refresher (MAC) required every 4 years.

AFGSU 2 — 21hOrder of 21 April 2007DEAS preconditionMAC every 4 yearsEHPAD / résidence autonomie
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Foster families

Becoming a family assistant (assistant familial) in France requires accreditation (agrément) from the departmental council and mandatory training under the Code de l'action sociale et des familles — a preparatory stage plus 240 hours leading to the State Diploma (DEAF) — which includes first-aid skills such as responding to anaphylaxis with an epinephrine auto-injector.

Code de l'action sociale et des famillesAgrément (departmental council)240 hours → DEAFAnaphylaxis / epinephrine auto-injector
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Online course recognition

Online CPR and first aid training is recognized in France, with a 2-year certification; for SST the theory may be studied remotely while the practical skills assessment is still done in person, with a competency-maintenance update (MAC) every 24 months.

Online courses accepted2-year certificationSST practical assessed in personMAC every 24 monthsILCOR 2025
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