NPA miðstöðin's First aid class in collaboration with the Red Cross

WHERE? NPA miðstöðin, Urðarhvarf 8, entrance A, 2. floor.

WHEN? Tuesday 26. August 2025, 11:00-15:00. 

LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION 24. August 2025.

REGISTRATION: On the right under Skráning/Registration

Limited spaces - register now to secure your seat.

Participants will receive a first aid certificate from the Red Cross

Topics 

The four steps of first aid

1. Check the scene for safety

2. Assess the condition of those ill or injured.

3. Call for help

4. Administer first aid.

Basic resuscitation (CPR) and use of an automatic defibrillator (AED)

• Checking for responses

• Opening the airway

• Checking for breathing.

• Chest compressions and rescue breaths (CPR)

• Automatic defibrillator (AED)

• The chain of survival.

• The recovery position and removing foreign objects from a person’s airway.

First aid

• A short introduction to internal and external bleeding.

• Burns.

• Head injury.

• Chest pains (heart attack).

• Anaphylaxis (Allergies).

• Stroke.

The course will be taught with the assumption that the recipient of the first aid is a disabled person and that they might use mobility aids, i.e. a wheelchair.

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Goals of the course

​That participants gain basic knowledge in administering first aid and resuscitation in emergency situations.

More information

For who? The course is open to all but the members of NPA miðstöðin and their assistants get priority. Limited availability.  

Work leaders are encouraged to attend: It’s important for work leaders to know the first steps of first aid so they can instruct new assistants where possible.

Cost: free for workleaders and assistants within NPA miðstöðin. 

For all others: 15.000kr per participant.

Accessibility: Full accessibility

Catering: Light snacks provided at break time.

English speaking: This course is in English

Send any questions to npa@npa.is