CPR and first-aid training cost in Luxembourg (2026)

All values incl. TVA 17 % where applicable. Croix-Rouge public sessions carry a reduced rate.

Typical inclusions:

• Theory on chain of survival, 112 emergency calling, unresponsive victim protocol
• Practical CPR on adult, child and baby mannequins (30-to-2 compression-breathing ratio)
• AED operation drill with training defibrillator
• Recovery position, choking response (Heimlich), wound management, burns, fractures
• Training handbook or digital pdf
• Certificate (for certified formats)

What is not included:

• On-site catering for day-long courses (typically self-organised)
• Custom-branded company materials (adds €15–€30/person)
• Recertification administrative fee after expiry (€35–€50)
• Specialised courses: first aid at sea, high-altitude, heavy industry (quote separately)

Group and corporate discounts:

• 8–12 participants: 10 % off per-head rate
• 13–18 participants: 15 % off
• Full cohort on client site (no room rental): 20–25 % off, minimum 6 participants
• Public-sector booking (school, commune, hospital): special tariff on request

The ITM enforces a first-aid capacity rule on every Luxembourg business under the Code du travail. Companies that do not comply face inspection findings, corrective orders, and eventual fines that can reach €25 000 for repeat offences.

The headcount ratio (Article L.312-3 and ITM recommendation 1 / 2018):

• Office and low-risk retail — minimum one trained first-responder per 20 employees on site
• Hospitality, care homes, schools — minimum one per 12 employees
• Construction, manufacturing, warehousing — minimum one per 8 employees
• High-risk industry (chemical, oil, heavy metal) — one per 5, plus on-site rescue officer

What qualifies as "trained" for ITM:

• 16-hour initial first-aid certification from Croix-Rouge or an ITM-accredited private provider
• Valid refresher within the last 2 years
• Certificate retained on the employer premises and presentable at inspection

Who pays — the legal position:

• The employer covers the training cost as part of health and safety obligations
• The training happens on working time, not unpaid evening hours
• The employee chosen does not receive additional salary for the responsibility but cannot refuse the training if nominated

Typical selection in Luxembourg firms:

• A manager or team lead is first choice — they are present more hours, know the building, can coordinate responders
• Reception staff at larger sites (hotel, large office, medical practice) are often nominated because of their continuous front-desk presence
• Shift-based operations (hospitality, production) need a trained first-responder on each shift — two or three per year of training investment

Practical cost calculation for a 45-person office:

• Required trained first-responders: 3 (one per 20, rounded up)
• Workplace certification at €180 per person: €540 initial cost
• Refresher every 2 years at €85 per person: €255 ongoing, or €128 / year on average

For a 45-person site, ITM compliance is therefore a €128-per-year training line — small change against the fine risk of non-compliance.

Luxembourg's first-aid training market is dominated by four types of provider, each suited to a different use case.

Croix-Rouge Luxembourgeoise — the reference trainer:

• Offers public sessions in Luxembourg-Ville (Belair), Esch-sur-Alzette, Diekirch, Mersch, and smaller centres on a rotating schedule
• Courses in French and Luxembourgish as standard, German and English on request
• Prices at the lower end of the market: €75 to €140 for a workplace 16-hour certification
• Strongest option for individuals and small groups not tied to a company

Protection Civile:

• Volunteer-led, offers free awareness sessions 2–4 times a year
• Not set up for corporate ITM compliance certification

Private ITM-accredited training firms:

• Typically specialise in workplace safety broadly (CPR, use of fire extinguishers, evacuation drills)
• Can deliver training on your premises, in your preferred language, at a date that suits a full shift
• Prices 20–40 % higher than Croix-Rouge for equivalent certification but often more convenient for 6+ employees booked as a cohort

Occupational health services (Service de Santé au Travail):

• Member-based health services (ASTF, STM, STI, STL) occasionally bundle first-aid training for member companies
• Pricing varies by health service; often very competitive if you are already a member

How to pick the right provider:

• Individual or family training — Croix-Rouge public sessions
• Small business up to 15 people — Croix-Rouge on-site delivery or a private accredited firm
• Medium to large business 20–100+ employees — private accredited firm with multilingual option
• Public sector or non-profit — Croix-Rouge or Protection Civile

Accreditation verification:

• Any provider claiming ITM compliance must be able to show their agrément certificate from the ITM
• The certificate issued to trainees must carry an agrément reference number
• Without that number, the training does not count toward the ITM headcount obligation

A good CPR and first-aid course in Luxembourg follows the ERC (European Resuscitation Council) 2021 guidelines with 2025 updates on AED use, anticipating the 2026 revision. Content is 70 % practical, 30 % theory.

Theory block (3 to 4 hours total):

• Chain of survival and role of the first responder
• Emergency call via 112: what to say, what information helps the dispatcher
• Protocols for unconscious victim, breathing or not breathing
• Legal framework — Luxembourg Good Samaritan provisions and no liability risk for a declared first responder

Practical block (8 to 12 hours in 16-hour format):

• CPR on adult mannequin: 30 chest compressions, 2 rescue breaths, continuous until AED arrives
• AED operation: pad placement, shock-or-no-shock recognition, continued CPR
• CPR on child (1 year to puberty): 30-to-2 with one-handed compressions
• CPR on baby (under 1): two-finger compressions, gentler breaths
• Heimlich manoeuvre for adult and child choking
• Recovery position (PLS/ stabile Seitenlage)
• Wound dressing: arterial bleeding, tourniquet application, amputations
• Burns: classification (degrees 1–3), cooling and covering
• Fractures: open and closed, splinting and immobilisation
• Poisoning and ingestion emergencies: antidote call and documentation

The typical 2-day schedule (16-hour format):

• Day 1 morning: theory and CPR fundamentals
• Day 1 afternoon: CPR practice, AED, choking
• Day 2 morning: injuries, fractures, burns, wound dressing
• Day 2 afternoon: scenario drills, assessment, certificate issued

What to bring:

• Comfortable, loose clothing — kneeling on the floor for CPR practice
• Bottle of water and snack (some centres provide coffee and light lunch)
• Pen and notebook, although a handbook is provided
• ID card or passport for the certificate

Certificate delivery:

• In-person signed certificate at end of Day 2
• Some providers add a digital pdf copy delivered by e-mail
• For ITM records, the employer should archive both the paper certificate and digital copy

Refresher schedule:

• CPR and AED skills decline measurably after 6 months without practice
• The formal 4-hour refresher every 2 years is the minimum, but more frequent voluntary practice (team exercises, scenarios) is highly encouraged

Booking a CPR course is straightforward, but comparing providers fairly requires matching on three variables: accreditation, language, and format.

The five questions to ask every provider:

• Is the course ITM-accredited, and what is the agrément reference number?
• In which languages can the course be delivered?
• How many practical hours per participant at each mannequin station?
• What is the instructor-to-participant ratio? (Industry standard: 1 instructor per 8 participants max)
• What is the refresher policy and pricing 2 years out?

The corporate-booking discount ladder:

• 1–5 participants: pay individual rates; typical €160–€220/person
• 6–12 participants on a closed session: €130–€175/person (10–15 % off)
• 13–24 participants, 2 parallel sessions on site: €105–€145/person (25–30 % off)
• 25+ participants, annual training plan contract: €85–€125/person (35–40 % off, with locked-in 2-year pricing)

The timing traps:

• January and September are peak booking months (new-year compliance reviews, start-of-year budgeting). Expect 4–6 week lead times. Book in April–May or October for greater flexibility
• Refresher deadlines: if the employer waits until the 2-year anniversary, an ITM inspection in the interim may find the capacity lapsed. Refresh 2 months before expiry
• Public-holiday weeks (August, Christmas) see limited session availability — avoid if possible

Multi-year pricing locks:

• Private accredited firms commonly offer 3-year framework contracts with training delivered annually or biennially, at locked-in rates
• This insulates you from price rises and guarantees trainer availability
• The contract should include a cancellation clause at 30 days notice

What a healthy quote looks like for a 15-person corporate workplace certification:

• Base rate: €160/person × 15 = €2 400 HT
• Cohort discount: –15 % = €2 040 HT
• On-site delivery fee: €180 HT (trainer travel and mannequin transport)
• Materials (handbooks, certificate printing): €15/person × 15 = €225 HT
• Subtotal: €2 445 HT, TVA 17 % €416, total €2 861 TTC
• Per-head cost: €191 TTC for certified 16-hour course, well inside market norms