First aid training
in Riga

Training to learn basic first aid skills in Riga
  • We are one of the largest organizers of 1st aid courses in Riga.
  • 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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Rīga
Rīga Distance learning 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 80 €
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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Riga Kalna Street branch
Kalna street 4, Riga

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Starting:
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- All - 09.01.2025 18.01.2025
Time:
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- All - Sa/Su 09:00-14:00 Th/Fr 17:00-22:00
Starting Time Duration Language
Starting 09.01.2025 Time Th/Fr 17:00-22:00 Duration Online: 09. jan. 2025.
Present: 10. jan. 2025. 		LanguageLV Sign agreement
Starting 18.01.2025 Time Sa/Su 09:00-14:00 Duration Online: 18. jan. 2025.
Present: 19. jan. 2025. 		LanguageLV Sign agreement

Where is first aid training available?

Centre branch

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

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)

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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