First Aid Course (Red Cross Certified in English)
Officially certified Red Cross First Aid training in English, designed for expats, international professionals, and English-speaking residents in the Netherlands.
Accidents and sudden medical emergencies can happen anywhere—at home, on the sports field, or in the office. Our Red Cross certified English First Aid course provides you with the essential knowledge, practical competence, and calm mindset required to respond effectively when every second counts. You will learn to deliver immediate, life-saving care during cardiac arrest, severe choking, acute unconsciousness, or traumatic injuries, ensuring vital support before professional emergency medical services arrive.
Soterios combines expert guidance from certified instructors with a user-friendly blended learning format, making high-level emergency preparedness fully accessible to non-Dutch speakers.
Comprehensive curriculum: What you’ll learn
The course covers a broad spectrum of medical scenarios and emergency interventions, split into practical modules:
- CPR & Automated External Defibrillator (AED): Mastering high-frequency chest compressions, artificial ventilation, and the safe deployment of an AED during cardiac arrest.
- Trauma & Injury Management: Treating cuts, lacerations, severe bleeding, burns, bone fractures, sprains, and managing symptoms of physical shock.
- Airway Management & Choking: Assisting conscious and unconscious choking victims, executing back blows and abdominal thrusts, and maintaining an open airway.
- Acute Medical Conditions: Recognising and responding to sudden illnesses such as strokes, heart attacks, severe allergic reactions, poisoning, and diabetic emergencies.
- Emergency Assessment Protocol: Gaining the structural confidence to evaluate danger, check vital signs, position victims correctly, and coordinate with professional emergency responders.
Blended learning course format
To ensure maximum flexibility, Soterios utilises an efficient blended learning framework:
1. Online Theoretical Preparation (4–16 hours)
Study the comprehensive theoretical framework online at your own pace from any device. Complete interactive modules, videos, and quizzes prior to attending the live session.
2. Interactive Practical Training Session
Put your knowledge into action during a hands-on classroom workshop. Practice bandaging techniques, splinting, CPR on advanced manikins, and realistic emergency role-plays under expert supervision.
3. Official Red Cross Certification
Successfully pass the practical assessment to receive your official Red Cross First Aid Certificate, valid for 2 years (easily extended through periodic refresher courses).
Who can attend & insurance benefits
This course requires no prior medical knowledge or background, making it completely accessible to everyone. It is ideal for expats, parents, teachers, office workers, and anyone eager to enhance personal safety preparedness.
Health Insurance Reimbursement: Because this training carries official Red Cross certification, many Dutch supplemental health insurance providers (zorgverzekering) offer full or partial reimbursement for the course fee. Check your individual insurance policy details for coverage eligibility.
Why choose Soterios for your First Aid training?
- Certified Red Cross Instructors: Highly experienced trainers who deliver engaging, clear, and professional instruction in fluent English.
- Up-to-Date Curriculum: Fully aligned with the latest European Resuscitation Council (ERC) and international first aid standards.
- Flexible Options: Open enrollment sessions as well as customised in-company group bookings tailored to your corporate requirements.
Ready to learn how to save a life?
Gain official Red Cross certification and the practical confidence to act in an emergency. Get in touch with Soterios today to request information or secure your spot.