The First Aid first aid courseit is the first step towards specific rescue training. During the course you learn appropriate techniques for different emergency situations, as suggested by international bodies that deal with first aid.

The CPR cardiopulmonary resuscitation module is an additional part that can be included in the course to obtain the PSS First Aid and CPR certification, mandatory for acquiring rescue qualifications in other PSS teaching divisions.

As there is a different minimum age requirement for entry to the course, the CPR module may be separated.

The First Aid certification with any additional CPR module expires every two years due to the continuous evolution of international regulations on first aid techniques. At the end of the course the student must be able to apply the basic techniques of first aid and, possibly, cardiopulmonary resuscitation.