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In the event of a cardiac arrest, the chances of survival and of avoiding serious after-effects depend on how quickly the patient is treated. Being trained in lifesaving techniques is the best way to increase a victim’s chances of survival. To do so, you need to take an induction or training course at an approved civil safety association (Association agréée de sécurité civile – AASC) near you.

An introduction to life-saving skills (GSQ) generally takes place over 2 hours and covers the main emergency situations. As for the PSC1 training (prevention and civic first aid level 1), it takes place over a full day (7 hours) and the subjects covered are more varied. At the end of a PSC1 course, you will be awarded a state-recognized certificate.

Here is a list of organizations you can contact:

  • The fire brigade

    The Sapeurs-pompiers de France offer PSC1 training courses, from 10 years old onwards, costing approximately €65 per person. To get trained, contact the Union Départementale des Sapeurs-Pompiers (UDSP) near you and sign up for a training session. In Gironde: UDSP de la Gironde 56 Cours du Maréchal Juin, Apt 37, Entrée 3 33000 BORDEAUX Fax: +33(0)5 56 99 81 76 Telephone: +33(0)5 56 99 81 68 Email: udsp33@gmail.com http://www.udsp33.fr

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  • The Civil Defense

    The Civil Defense (Protection Civile) also offers PSC1 training programs from 10 years old onwards. The cost varies depending on the training center, but is on average between €40 and €75. In some regions, high school and university students can take courses free of charge.

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  • The Red Cross

    The Red Cross (Croix-Rouge) offers various training courses (PSC1, GQS, PSC1 refresher course, etc.), from 10 years old onwards, in centers near you. PCS1: Price: €60 Duration: 8 hours Training: https://www.croix-rouge.fr/formation/prevention-et-secours-civique-de-niveau-1-psc1 GQS: Price: €15 Duration: 2 hours Training: https://www.croix-rouge.fr/formation/les-gestes-qui-sauvent PSC1 refresher course: Price: €30 Duration: 3 hours Training: https://www.croix-rouge.fr/formation/formation-continue-prevention-et-secours-civique-de-niveau-1

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  • Other associations

    Other associations also offer training, such as UNASS, ANPS and Croix-Blanche. You can find all the approved associations here:

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