ErsteHilfeKurse
Erste-Hilfe-Kurse, sometimes written as Erste-HilfeKurse, are standardized trainings that teach basic first aid procedures to stabilize a person in an emergency and to bridge the gap until professional medical help arrives. They cover recognizing emergencies, assessing the situation, calling emergency services, and performing life-saving actions such as CPR and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). Additional topics may include managing bleeding, wounds, burns, fractures, suffocation, hypothermia, heat-related illness, and how to hand over care to responders.
In Germany and many German-speaking regions, Erste-Hilfe-Kurse are commonly required for obtaining a driver’s license and
Course providers include both non-profit organizations and private training companies, such as the Deutsches Rotes Kreuz
The availability of Erste-Hilfe-Kurse is wide, with options for introductory refreshers and for full certification. Certificates