Recommendations for first-aid and emergency apps
Where can I refresh my first aid training?
There are many ways to refresh your first aid training. The organizations active in emergency services regularly offer courses. You can easily find out where courses are held near you on their websites.
The Johanniter
https://www.johanniter.de/dienste-leistungen/angebote-fuer-privatpersonen/erste-hilfe-kurse/
https://www.johanniter.de/dienste-leistungen/angebote-fuer-privatpersonen/erste-hilfe-kurse/
The German Red Cross
https://www.drk.de/hilfe-in-deutschland/kurse-im-ueberblick/rotkreuzkurs-erste-hilfe/
https://www.drk.de/hilfe-in-deutschland/kurse-im-ueberblick/rotkreuzkurs-erste-hilfe/
Some local branches of the Water Rescue Service also offer courses.
https://www.drk.de/?id=380
https://www.drk.de/?id=380
The Techniker Krankenkasse has developed an app that lets you practice how to act in an emergency virtually. We think it's very well made and therefore point it out. Of course this cannot replace a first aid course; it only serves to practice what you've learned there.
https://www.tk.de/techniker/magazin/digitale-gesundheit/tkf/leben-retten/rescue-me-app-2092150
https://www.tk.de/techniker/magazin/digitale-gesundheit/tkf/leben-retten/rescue-me-app-2092150
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Author Sabine Croci is a certified medical assistant with many years of experience in internal medicine and cardiology practices as well as in outpatient care. Since 2015 she has led the editorial team at BloodPressureDB. With additional qualifications as a paramedic, first responder, and training in various therapy and emergency areas, she provides well-founded, practical, and reliably reviewed information.
Author Sabine Croci is a certified medical assistant with many years of experience in internal medicine and cardiology practices as well as in outpatient care. Since 2015 she has led the editorial team at BloodPressureDB. With additional qualifications as a paramedic, first responder, and training in various therapy and emergency areas, she provides well-founded, practical, and reliably reviewed information.
