First aid at school, nursery and crèche
At school, nursery and crèche, it is teachers and carers who are on the scene first when a child chokes, falls or suddenly loses consciousness. Our first aid training for teachers combines two programmes: adult basic life support with an AED and first aid for children and infants.
We train whole teaching staff and care teams on site at your institution, in small groups – up to 20 people (with more than 12 Participants the course is always run by at least two Instructors). Most of the time is practice on adult, child and infant manikins. We adapt the programme and date to the way your institution works.
First aid in life-threatening situations – practical workshops
BLS AED training
7.11.2026 — Niepołomice/Podłęże
Book a dateBLS AED training
4.12.2026 — Kraków: MCN Cogiteon
Book a date| Training programme | Topic | What will you learn? | Format | Time |
| INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY | 1. BLS: you will learn the basic rules of helping a casualty and the step-by-step approach at the scene 2. First aid priorities: you will learn to recognise priority threats and find out how to stay safe during a rescue 3. Legal aspects of first aid: we explain how the law protects people who give first aid and when you are entitled to reimbursement of costs incurred during a rescue – and, on the other hand, what the liability is for failing to help a casualty in need 4. Coordinating a rescue: we show you how to effectively get bystanders involved – explaining the psychological aspects of giving first aid 5. Assessing the casualty: we show you how to examine a casualty and assess their vital functions and level of consciousness. You will learn the correct approach to a conscious and an unconscious casualty, how to open the airway and how to check breathing | Lecture + case study | 60 min | |
| MASSIVE BLEEDING | 1. Dedicated dressings: we explain how to use tourniquets and various types of individual dressings 2. Exercises: in simulated scenarios you will learn to control massive bleeding quickly and effectively 3. Improvised care: You will learn to improvise in an emergency. We explain what to do when you do not have dedicated dressings at hand | Practical workshops | 60 min | |
| CPR WITH AN AED | 1. Causes of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA): we explain the most common causes of Sudden Cardiac Arrest, how much time the casualty has in such a situation and how important bystanders are in the so-called chain of survival. 2. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) practice: through intensive practice you will learn to perform CPR correctly – both on your own and as part of a team. Be ready for real physical effort – we practise CPR in different variants, using training manikins that reflect different casualty body types 3. Using an AED during a rescue: you will learn to use an Automated External Defibrillator correctly during simulated rescues. You will practise on the most popular, and therefore most commonly available, types of devices. You will also find out where AEDs can be found in public spaces. | Practical workshops | 90-120 min | |
| INJURY CARE | 1. Trauma casualty: you will learn how to help correctly with the most common injuries, minimising pain and the risk of complications 2. Exercises and simulations: you will learn to dress limb fractures, sprains and dislocations, bleeding, burns, stab and gunshot wounds, lacerations, chest and abdominal wounds. You will learn techniques for stabilising injuries – especially of the spine – and what to do in the case of chemical, thermal and electrical injuries 3. Dedicated dressings and improvisation: you will learn to use dressings designed for specific injuries, and also how to cope when specialist equipment is not available | Practical workshops | 90-120 min | |
| FIRST AID IN MEDICAL EMERGENCIES | 1. Heart attack and stroke: statistically the most common “killers” – we will teach you to recognise their symptoms and respond correctly 2. Choking: during the exercises you will learn to clear a casualty's airway both with dedicated techniques and with the LifeVac device, which significantly increases the effectiveness of the rescue when a foreign body is stuck in the airway 3. Other emergencies: You will learn what to do in the event of a severe allergic reaction, a seizure, fainting, feeling faint, shortness of breath, diabetic problems and other emergencies. Along the way we will dispel the most common myths, which lead to risky behaviour in these situations – in our classes you will only learn procedures in line with the current recommendations of the European Resuscitation Council | Practical workshops | 60 min | |
| RECOVERY POSITION | 1. When to use it: you will learn when a casualty should be placed in the recovery position, how to do it safely and how to cope when there is a big difference in weight and build between you and the casualty 2. Exercises: you will learn to place a casualty in the recovery position regardless of the position they were in | Practical workshops | 30 min | |
| A FIRST AID KIT READY FOR ACTION | 1. Quality, not quantity: we use an example to explain the difference between a standard “supermarket” first aid kit and a practical emergency kit 2. Dedicated kits: we present the recommended contents of a home, car and travel first aid kit 3. Your own emergency kit: we will advise you how to put together a first aid kit wisely, so that it is a reliable support in any situation. If you like, you can equip yourself straight away with proven equipment that you will learn to use during the course – our Participants get special discounts on products available in the Ratowacze Shop and we always bring a few sets of the dressings we recommend most | Practical workshops | 30 min | |
| Customisation | This offer describes a standard course covering the basics everyone should know. If you have other needs, want the course to cover specific situations and ways of responding that interest you – let us know, we will adapt the offer especially for you and create a training tailored to your needs! | |||
| Introduction | Did you know that in a life-threatening situation it is your actions in the first few minutes that can decide whether the casualty survives? We will teach you how to respond correctly in emergencies. After our course you will know what effective action looks like when a life is at risk. Forget dry rules – join a dynamic, practical first aid course that will genuinely prepare you to act as a Ratowacz! |
| Duration | 6 – 8 training hours |
| Course format | In-person training at a location chosen by the Client. If you do not have your own training room, we can also organise the course at the Ratowacze training centre. |
| Group size | Small training groups – up to 20 people, to keep the workshops practical |
| Goal | During the course you will discover the strength to help others, gain practical first aid skills and the Power to save lives, which will stay with you forever. |
| Course fee for individuals: PLN 250 |
| We always try to adapt the course to your individual needs. If you are looking for a course for your Company/Organisation we will prepare a dedicated offer for you. In that case, fill in the form below – based on your answers we will prepare an offer tailored to your needs. |
| For course Participants | Above all, REAL SKILLS – we teach everyone as if they might one day have to help us, so you can be sure we will not let you leave the training room until we are confident you can save a life |
| Personal certificate of completion – confirming the skills you have gained | |
| Why choose our course? | Minimum boredom, maximum practice: We focus on exercises, simulations and real-life scenarios |
| Experienced instructors – passionate people with a lifesaver's heart who can pass on knowledge in an accessible way and in a relaxed atmosphere | |
| Equipment: Interactive manikins, the most popular AED models and plenty of proven dressings of various types for Participants to use |
First aid for parents and carers. Learn what to do when a child's or an infant's life is in danger
| Training programme | Topic | What will you learn? | Format | Time |
| BLS – Basic Life Support | 1. You will learn the absolute basics – the gold standard of saving lives. It is your first and most important step in learning how to respond when every second counts. 2. We explain in simple words the mechanisms that lead to sudden cardiac arrest in the youngest casualties, and teach you to recognise and respond to this danger. 3. We will also cover the practical legal aspects of first aid. | Lecture | 30 min | |
| Chain of survival | 1. You will understand why an immediate reaction from bystanders is crucial for the casualty. 2. We explain how much your actions at the scene matter, what steps to take to make the rescue more effective and how important a fast reaction is. You will learn about useful apps for calling the emergency services and supporting you while giving first aid. | Lecture | 30 min | |
| Effective resuscitation of children and infants | 1. We will teach you how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) correctly on children and infants, using modern, realistic manikins | Practical workshops | 60 min | |
| Defibrillation in cardiac arrest in children and infants | 1. We will show you how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) correctly – a device that increases the chance of survival in cardiac arrest 2. You will also find out where AEDs can be found in public spaces | Practical workshops | 60 min | |
| Choking in children and infants | 1. We will teach you safe techniques for clearing the airway in the event of choking, which is the most common cause of breathing arrest in children and infants. 2. We will present devices that help you respond effectively to choking. | Practical workshops | 60 min | |
| Responding to medical emergencies | 1. You will learn to recognise the symptoms and respond correctly to emergencies typical for children – such as seizures, fever, allergic reactions or fainting. 2. We will bust the most common myths about how to act in these situations. | Practical workshops | 60 min | |
| Injuries in children and infants | 1. We will teach you how to treat the most common injuries in children, minimising pain and the risk of complications. 2. You will learn about dressings designed for specific injuries, as well as how to cope when you do not have specialist equipment at hand. | Practical workshops | 60 min | |
| Customisation | This offer describes a standard course covering the basics everyone should know. If you have other needs, want the course to cover specific situations and ways of responding that interest you – let us know, we will adapt the offer especially for you and create a training tailored to your needs! | |||
| Introduction | Did you know that in a life-threatening situation it is the first few minutes and your reaction that can be crucial? In medical emergencies, quickly recognising the symptoms, assessing the situation correctly and acting immediately can genuinely save someone's life and affect the casualty's future health. On our course you will learn to act quickly, consciously and effectively. We will show you how to recognise the first symptoms of medical emergencies and what to do for the casualty before the emergency services arrive. You will learn what is worth having in your first aid kit, which medicines can be given in specific situations and which rescue tools you can have yourself, so that you feel more confident wherever you are. We will teach you how to stay calm under stress and why composure and confident action matter so much in life-threatening situations. We focus on learning to recognise symptoms through realistic scenarios. We want to prepare you not only to help others, but also to look after your own safety and health. |
| Duration | 4 training hours |
| Course format | In-person training at a location chosen by the Client. If you do not have your own training room, we can also organise the course at the Ratowacze training centre |
| Group size | Small training groups – up to 20 people, to keep the workshops practical |
| Goal | During the course you will discover the strength to help others, gain practical skills in first aid for medical emergencies and the Power to save lives, which will stay with you forever |
| Course fee for individuals: PLN 200 |
| We always try to adapt the course to your individual needs. If you are looking for a course for your Company/Organisation we will prepare a dedicated offer for you. In that case, fill in the form below – based on your answers we will prepare an offer tailored to your needs. |
| For course Participants | Above all, REAL SKILLS – after the course you will feel ready to act in an emergency. |
| Personal certificate of completion – confirming the skills you have gained. | |
| Why choose our course? | Minimum boredom, maximum practice: We focus on exercises, simulations and real-life scenarios. |
| Experienced instructors: Passionate people with a lifesaver's heart who can pass on knowledge in an accessible way. | |
| Friendly atmosphere: We teach without stress, building your self-confidence. |
First aid training for teachers – what does it cover?
First aid training for teachers is designed around the situations that happen most often in educational institutions. Teachers learn, among other things:
- Assessing safety, consciousness and breathing, and calling for help.
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation of adults, children and infants – on realistic manikins.
- Using an AED, including on children.
- What to do when children and infants are choking.
- Placing a casualty in the recovery position.
- Responding to medical emergencies and injuries.
You will find the detailed programmes of both courses above, in the “BLS & AED – first aid basics” and “First Aid for Children and Infants” tabs.
First aid training for nurseries and crèches
In nurseries and crèches, skills related to the youngest children are especially important: resuscitation of infants and young children, which differs from adult resuscitation, and dealing with choking – the most common cause of breathing arrest in children. For carers and crèche staff we focus on exactly these elements, practising them on infant manikins.
Training at your school
We come to your institution with a full set of equipment: manikins, training defibrillators and trainers. If you don't have a suitable room, we can organise the training at the Ratowacze training centre – in Kraków, Niepołomice or Kielce. We are constantly expanding our training base – more permanent locations are planned. We train at Clients' premises all over Poland. We also train pupils – as part of the “First Aid for Kids” classes on the page First aid. The school can also order health & safety training and fire safety training for all staff.
When a child's life is in danger, a bystander taking action can decide whether they survive – and at school that bystander is most often a teacher. It's also worth checking your institution's equipment: AED defibrillator and first aid kits you will find in our shop.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How long is first aid training for teachers?
BLS & AED – first aid basics lasts 6–8 training hours, and First Aid for Children and Infants – 4 training hours. We usually combine both programmes – we adapt the scope and duration to the institution.
Can the training take place at the school?
Yes – we come to your institution with all the equipment. If you don't have a suitable room, we can organise the training at the Ratowacze training centre.
How many people can take part in the training?
We train in small groups – up to 20 people. There are a maximum of 12 Participants per Instructor, so with a larger group the course is always run by at least two Instructors.
How often should first aid training be repeated?
The European Resuscitation Council guidelines recommend repeating BLS training regularly. We recommend refresher training at least twice a year.
Do you teach infant resuscitation?
Yes – on infant manikins we practise CPR and dealing with choking, which differ from the techniques used on adults.
