Course objectives
- Adopt a preventive approach to risks
- Protect a casualty and bystanders from danger
- Examine a casualty and recognise an emergency
- Alert the emergency services effectively
- Carry out the appropriate first-aid techniques
Who it is for
Audience
General public; Employees and staff; Association volunteers; Students and pupils (depending on the context); Anyone wishing to learn first-aid techniques
Prerequisites
No prerequisites.
Format
Face-to-face training, in our training rooms in Jarry or directly on your premises. Theory alternates with practical scenarios, using the centre's training equipment. People with disabilities are invited to inform us of any adjustments they need when registering.
Lead time
Registration is possible up to 48 hours before a scheduled session, subject to availability. For a session held on your premises, allow approximately 15 days between your request and delivery.
Course content
Sequence 1 – Prevention and protection
- Preventing everyday accidents
- Protection in a dangerous situation
- Raising the alarm and the information to give to the emergency services
Sequence 2 – Examining and alerting
- Examining the casualty
- Recognising a life-threatening emergency
- Raising the alarm appropriately in emergency situations
Sequence 3 – First-aid techniques for life-threatening emergencies
- Managing severe bleeding
- What to do in the event of choking
- Managing an unconscious casualty
Sequence 4 – Cardiac arrest
- Recognising cardiac arrest
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Using the automated external defibrillator (AED)
Sequence 5 – Sudden illness, injuries and common situations
- What to do when someone feels unwell
- Managing injuries (wounds, burns, fractures)
- Practical scenarios and revision
Teaching team
The course is delivered by authorised trainers holding the certifications required to teach PSC (formerly PSC1 civic first aid), working within the framework of an approved civil protection association.
These professionals have significant operational experience in the fields of emergency rescue, prevention and emergency management.
They are trained in the current national teaching standards and provide individual support to participants throughout the course, favouring a practical and interactive approach.
The Centre National de Formation et de Prévention (CNFP) is responsible for educational coordination, quality monitoring and the overall organisation of the course, in close liaison with the approved association.
Monitoring and assessment
Attendance rate, certification pass rate, participant satisfaction rate, number of certificates issued.
Technical and teaching resources
Training materials compliant with the national PSC standard (slide presentations, summary sheets)
First-aid manikins (adult, child, infant) for learning technical skills
Training automated external defibrillator (AED)
Simulation equipment: dressings, compresses, tourniquets, haemorrhage kits
Training materials for practical scenarios (scenarios, case studies)
Training videos and demonstrations by the authorised trainer
Supervision by a certified trainer from an approved civil protection association
Training room suited to practical exercises and scenarios
Documents given to participants (first-aid memo, summary of what to do)
Certification
Assessment
Pre-course placement questionnaire administered by CNFP
Statutory attendance sign-in of participants handled by the approved civil protection association
Monitoring of attendance and active participation throughout the course
Continuous assessment of skills by the authorised trainer
Mandatory practical scenarios and case studies
Validation of technical skills in accordance with the national PSC standard
Certification decision made exclusively by the approved civil protection association
Issue of the PSC certificate by the approved association
Satisfaction questionnaire administered by CNFP
Analysis of trainee feedback as part of a continuous improvement approach
Certification
The course leads to the citizen rescuer certificate of competence "Citizen First Aid (PSC)", which has replaced PSC1 civic first aid since the arrêté du 15 juin 2024. State-recognised certification issued by an approved civil protection association authorised by the Ministry of the Interior. This certification attests to the ability to act in an emergency situation and has no regulatory period of validity, although a refresher is recommended every three years. A PSC1 obtained before July 2024 remains valid.
Quality and results
Indicators specific to this course, as at 10 September 2026: 76 satisfaction reviews collected at the end of this course, average score of 9.6/10; assessment pass rate of 95.4% (103 passes out of 108 trainees assessed).
Across the centre, from 30 January to 10 September 2026: 112 satisfaction reviews collected from trainees, average score of 9.30/10, with 92.9% of scores greater than or equal to 8/10; assessment pass rate of 97.3% (181 passes out of 186 trainees assessed).
These indicators are updated after each session and provided on request.
Accessibility
CNFP considers every request for adjustments in order to facilitate access to training for people with disabilities. A prior discussion makes it possible to assess needs and to consider, where possible, adapted arrangements.
Our disability lead reviews every request for adjustments: handicap@cnfp.fr
Interested in this course?
Session at your premises, dates to suit you, group size adapted.