First aid training
in Riga

Training to learn basic first aid skills
  • We are one of the largest organizers of 1st aid courses in Latvia.
  • The training is not limited to Presto students – anyone can apply.
  • The first aid theory takes place online (5 h).
  • The first aid practical part takes place in person (4-6 h). 
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The importance of first aid training

Aim of training
  • To provide basic knowledge on the provision of first aid to victims in an emergency – practical skills in providing first aid and the sequence of actions.
Trainees
  • Aspiring drivers of cars and other vehicles
  • Education professionals
  • Hunters and security personnel (firearm carriers)
  • Parents
  • Young people over 12 years of age
Duration of training
  • 2 days or 15 academic hours
  • Theory lessons (7 academic h) + practical training (8 academic h)
Knowledge
  • How to act on the scene of an accident
  • Practical demonstration of resuscitation (the ABC approach)
  • Stopping life-threatening bleeding
  • Action following various injuries (electrical injuries, amputations, foreign objects etc.)
  • Action following various accidents (chemical accidents, accidents caused by animals, accidents with several victims etc.)
  • Action in case of drowning
  • Transporting victims
  • Knowing the contents of a first aid kit
Benefit
  • Upon completion of training, the trainee is issued a red first aid certificate, allowing them to obtain a driver’s licence and a firearm carrying permit. The certificate is also valid in other EU countries.

Prices

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City:
Rīga
Rīga Aluksne Cesvaine Daugavpils Ergli Gulbene Jelgava Jekabpils Lielvarde Liepaja Lubana Madona Rezekne Ventspils
Theory
Theory courses 75 €
Repeat final exam 30 €
Theory
Repeat final exam 30 €
Theory
Theory courses 55 €
Theory
Theory courses 55 €
Theory
Theory courses 75 €
Theory
Theory courses 80 €
Theory
Theory courses 75 €
Repeat final exam 30 €
Theory
Theory courses 75 €
Repeat final exam 30 €
Theory
Theory courses 75 €
Repeat final exam 30 €
Theory
Theory courses 75 €
Repeat final exam 30 €
Theory
Theory courses 75 €
Repeat final exam 30 €
Theory
Theory
Theory courses 80 €
Theory
Theory courses 75 €
Theory
Theory courses 75 €

First aid training groups

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City:
Rīga
Rīga Gulbene
District:
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-- Not selected -- Centre Ķengarags

Centre branch
Ģertrudes street 19/21, 2nd floor, Centre, Riga

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Starting Time Duration Group type Language
Starting 19.02.2026 Time Th/Fr 17:00-22:00 Duration Online: 19. feb. 2026.
Present: 20. feb. 2026. 		Group type PP LanguageLV Sign agreement

Riga Kalna Street branch
Kalna street 4, Riga

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Starting Time Duration Group type Language
Starting 05.02.2026 Time Th/Fr 17:00-22:00 Duration Online: 05. feb. 2026.
Present: 06. feb. 2026. 		Group type PP LanguageLV Sign agreement

Gulbenes filiāle
O. Kalpaka str. 27A, Gulbene

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Starting Time Duration Group type Language
Starting 03.02.2026 Time Tu/Th 17:00-22:00 Duration Online: 03. feb. 2026.
Present: 05. feb. 2026. 		Group type PP LanguageLV Sign agreement

Where is first aid training available?

Centre branch

Address: Ģertrudes street 19/21, 2nd floor, Centre, Riga

Riga Kalna Street branch

Address: Kalna street 4, Riga
Parking space: Free parking

Riga Charlotte Street Branch

Address: Sarlotes str. 1b, Riga, 3rd floor , (The courses take place in the premises of the Latvian Red Cross)

Jēkabpils Dambja Street branch

Address: Dambja street 10, Jēkabpils

First aid training procedure

Issuing
documents

Documents are issued at the driving school during the training period.

Training
courses

The training includes a theory test consisting of 20 questions.

Number of errors permitted: 4.

If the test is completed with more than 4 errors, it can be retaken.

Issuing
the certificate

Once the test has been passed, the red first aid certificate is issued.

Issuing and validity of the first aid certificate

  • The red first aid certificate is required in order to obtain a driver’s licence as well as to obtain a firearm carrying permit.
  • The Latvian-issued red first aid certificate is also valid in other EU countries.

Validity of the first aid certificate

  • The term of validity of the first aid training certificate is 5 years from the date of issuance. It is required in order to obtain a driver’s licence.
  • The first aid certificate must only be renewed after expiration if the holder applies for additional driver’s training in order to obtain an additional category (for instance, if a driver with a Category B licence wishes to obtain a Category A motorcycle licence).
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