Ultimately, this course ensures that practitioners in this area are up to date with current best practice and ensures they can apply the key knowledge and skills when back in role.
You can follow the course;
At one of our training centers
Within your organization on location
At one of our 40 locations throughout the country
Who should attend and what are the requirements?
You don’t need any previous education. If you have already followed a basic course, you can refresh your knowledge with the BHV-refresher course.
After successful completion of the course and relevant work experience, delegates will be able to:
Clear and evacuate;
Recognizing and fighting an incipient fire;
Recognize the difference between different fire extinguishers and know when and how to use them;
Recognize and treat various injuries;
CPR (with and without AED);
Life-saving actions;
Communicate about the most important things during a calamity;
Register yourself at HartslagNu as a civilian aid worker.
The Basic BHV course combined with E-learning consists of one classroom day. This day is focused on practical training. You will have acquired the theory through E-learning, which is supplemented on the classroom day with realistic practical exercises. This makes it easier for you to absorb the material. There is plenty of opportunity to ask questions. Our instructor will guide the participants through the learning process.
One half of the day is dedicated to fire, communication, and evacuation. The other half focuses on life-saving actions. An instructor with a passion for emergency response will cover the practical aspects using a varied lesson plan with many practice-oriented exercises. This creates the optimal learning outcome.
The fire and evacuation half-day consists of:
Explanation company emergency organization and RI&E
Basic principles of fire fighting
Communication and alarm
Fire drill with different extinguishing objects
Practice extinguishing with CO2, foam and/or fire blanket
The door procedure
The process of an evacuation
The life-saving actions half-day consists of:
You will learn the five basic rules for providing first aid. Additionally, you will learn how to assess situations for safety and how to respond accordingly. During this practical day, the instructor will evaluate whether your actions meet the required level.
Basic rules for providing first aid
Relief of a severe choking incident
Recovery position
Knowledge of the vital functions of the human body
Treatment of fainting
Recognizing burns on a victim and how to act
How to manage minor and severe bleeding
First aid for fractures
Recognizing a victim in shock and how to respond
CPR using an AED
Upon successfully completing the BHV Basic course in life-saving actions, you will meet the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and receive official certification. This also allows you to become a citizen rescuer and register with HartslagNu.
The competencies will be assessed throughout the day. The instructor will support you in this process, meaning that if you struggle with a particular component, they will assist you. Together, we ensure that by the end of the day, you leave with the necessary competencies. Depending on the chosen certifying body, an exam will be administered.
BHV Basic Course English E-learning
