Updated: July 2026

First Aid and BLS Training in Saudi Arabia

Get your team certified in First Aid, CPR and Basic Life Support with EUTC Global. Our programme follows Saudi Heart Association (SHA) and American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines, runs on-site anywhere in the Kingdom, and ends with a card that is valid for two years. Trusted by 500+ organisations across Al Khobar, Dammam, Riyadh, Jeddah and Jubail.

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Saudi Heart Association Aligned, AHA Guidelines Throughout

EUTC Global delivers First Aid, CPR and BLS training that follows Saudi Heart Association (SHA) and American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines. Our programme meets Saudi Ministry of Health expectations and gives your team a card that employers, hospitals and Aramco contractors actually accept. Every course is instructor-led with real hands-on CPR and AED practice, so your people leave able to act, not just tick a box.

Why Teams in KSA Choose EUTC Global for BLS Training

SHA aligned instructors, real practice on manikins, and a card recognised across Saudi Arabia and internationally.

SHA and AHA Aligned

Curriculum follows Saudi Heart Association and American Heart Association guidelines, so your card is trusted by hospitals, employers and project owners across the Kingdom.

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Top Rated in KSA

4.9 out of 5 from 500+ verified Google reviews. Companies across the Eastern Province, Riyadh and Jeddah keep coming back to us for their HSE and medical training.

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Corporate Group Rates

Training 10, 50 or 500 people? Group pricing brings the per-person cost right down and makes full team certification affordable for any size of organisation.

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On-Site, Anywhere in KSA

Our instructors come to you in Al Khobar, Jubail, Dammam, Riyadh, Jeddah or your project site. Zero travel time for your team, minimal disruption to operations.

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Real Hands-On Practice

Adult, child and infant CPR on manikins, real AED drills, choking and airway management. Not a slideshow, a course your people leave confident to use.

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2-Year Valid Card

On completion your team receives a certificate valid for two years, in line with SHA and AHA guidelines, and easy to renew through our recertification course.

First Aid vs BLS: Which One Does Your Team Need?

Both are life-saving, but they serve different roles. Here is a quick side by side so you can decide before you book.

Point First Aid BLS (Basic Life Support)
Best for Office staff, teachers, HSE officers, general public Nurses, doctors, paramedics, first responders
Focus Wound care, bleeding, burns, choking, basic response High-quality CPR, AED, airway management, team resuscitation
Depth General emergency response Advanced clinical resuscitation skills
Common users in KSA Corporate, construction, oil and gas, schools Hospitals, clinics, Aramco medical, ambulance services
Card validity Typically 2 years 2 years (SHA/AHA guidelines)

Not sure? Most Saudi employers ask for both. Our combined First Aid + BLS package covers everything in one on-site session. Get a quote for the combined course.

Course Details at a Glance

The practical questions every team asks before enrolling, answered up front.

Duration

BLS on its own runs 4 to 6 hours (1 day). Combined First Aid and BLS is delivered over 2 days with theory, practice and assessment.

Format

Instructor-led on-site at your facility across KSA, at our Al Khobar centre, or blended (online theory plus in-person practical).

Language

Delivered in English with Arabic support, so mixed teams follow the content clearly.

Assessment

Written test plus a hands-on skills evaluation on CPR, AED and airway. Anyone who does not pass on the first attempt can retake it.

Certification

SHA and AHA aligned First Aid and BLS certificate with a wallet card that hospitals, employers and Aramco contractors recognise.

Validity

Card is valid for 2 years. We recommend booking recertification about 1 month before expiry so there is no gap in your team's compliance.

What Your Team Will Learn

Real life-saving skills, taught by SHA aligned instructors with hands-on practice on manikins and AED trainers.

Course Curriculum

  • High-quality CPR with correct compression depth and rate for adults, children and infants
  • Proper use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and early defibrillation
  • Recognition of cardiac arrest, respiratory distress and early warning signs
  • Choking response and airway obstruction relief for adults, children and infants
  • Multi-rescuer CPR, team roles and effective communication during resuscitation
  • Bag-mask ventilation and barrier device use for safe rescue breathing
  • Basic wound care, bleeding control and burn treatment
  • The AHA Chain of Survival applied to Saudi workplace scenarios

Who Should Attend

Anyone who needs a valid First Aid, CPR or BLS card in Saudi Arabia. That includes clinical teams, HSE staff and any workplace with a legal or client requirement for trained responders.

Doctors and Nurses
Paramedics and EMS
HSE Officers
Oil and Gas Workers
Corporate Teams
Construction Sites
Medical Students
Teachers and School Staff

Key Details

  • Standards followed: SHA and AHA guidelines
  • Duration: BLS 1 day, combined First Aid + BLS 2 days
  • Delivery: On-site, in-centre, or blended online plus practical
  • Language: Arabic and English
  • Coverage: Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Al Khobar, Jubail, and all KSA
  • Card: 2-year valid wallet card, easy to renew

Complete First Aid and BLS Training Support for KSA Businesses

AHA-Aligned Curriculum

Every module follows the latest AHA guidelines for CPR, BLS and emergency response, so your team's card is recognised internationally.

SHA Aligned Instructors

Training is led by instructors aligned with Saudi Heart Association standards, with clinical and emergency response experience on real Saudi cases.

Dual-Recognised Certificate

Your team receives a certificate that reflects both SHA and AHA alignment, which is what Saudi employers, hospitals and Aramco contractors ask for.

BLS Recertification Available

Keep your team's cards current with our BLS renewal course. Refreshes the skills and extends validity for another two years.

Custom Corporate Programmes

Tailored First Aid and BLS packages for your industry, from Aramco vendor sites and oil and gas to hospitals, factories and construction.

Flexible Scheduling

Weekend and weekday sessions available. We work around shift patterns and project timelines so your team stays productive while getting certified.

What Our Clients Say

★★★★★

"Excellent First Aid and BLS training. The instructors were highly knowledgeable and the hands-on practice was very practical. Strongly recommended for corporate safety teams in Saudi Arabia."

Ahmed Al-Rashid, HSE Manager, Eastern Province

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"Professional service and thorough training. Our entire team passed the BLS assessment on the first attempt. The on-site option made it so easy for our facility."

Sarah Mohammed, HR Director, Riyadh

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"Fast turnaround and excellent value. We needed to certify our team urgently for an Aramco vendor requirement and EUTC Global delivered exactly what we needed."

Omar Abdullah, Operations Manager, Dammam

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"Top quality BLS training with SHA aligned certification. The instructors made everything very clear and practical. Highly recommend for healthcare teams in KSA."

Fatima Al-Zahra, Nursing Supervisor, Jeddah

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"Outstanding service and very professional delivery. The CPR and AED training was hands-on and very well structured. Our team felt confident by the end."

Khalid Hassan, Project Director, Al Khobar

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"Flexible scheduling and comprehensive curriculum. Perfect for our busy organisation. All our staff now hold valid First Aid and BLS cards that meet Saudi compliance requirements."

Aisha Al-Mansouri, Training Coordinator, Jubail

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about First Aid and BLS training in Saudi Arabia.

Yes. Our training follows Saudi Heart Association (SHA) and American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines, and is aligned with Saudi Ministry of Health expectations. The BLS card is valid for two years and is recognised by hospitals, employers and Aramco contractors across the Kingdom and internationally.
We deliver across all major cities including Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Al Khobar, Jubail, Dhahran, Yanbu, Tabuk and Abha. Our instructors also travel to your facility anywhere in KSA for corporate on-site training, so there is no need for your team to leave site.
BLS on its own runs 4 to 6 hours in a single day. Our combined First Aid and BLS programme runs over 2 days with theory, hands-on practice on manikins and AED trainers, plus a final assessment. Candidates who meet the pass mark receive their certificate.
Healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, paramedics), corporate teams, Aramco vendor staff, oil and gas and construction site workers, HSE officers, teachers and security staff. Anyone who might have to respond to a medical emergency at work benefits from this course, and no medical background is required.
Yes. Our certified instructors come to your workplace anywhere in Saudi Arabia, whether it is an office, an industrial facility, a hospital or a construction site. On-site delivery keeps disruption low and makes it easy to certify large teams at once. Group discounts apply for bulk bookings.
BLS certification is valid for 2 years, in line with SHA and AHA guidelines. After that you renew through our BLS recertification course, which refreshes the skills and extends the card for another two years. We recommend booking recertification about one month before the card expires.
Yes. We offer blended learning where candidates cover theory online (similar to the AHA HeartCode model) and then complete the hands-on skills session in person. This works well for busy healthcare teams who want flexibility without losing the practical assessment that makes the card valid.
First Aid covers general emergency response, wound care, bleeding, burns and basic injury management, and is suitable for any workplace employee. BLS (Basic Life Support) is a deeper clinical course for healthcare and emergency professionals, focused on high-quality CPR, AED use, airway management and multi-rescuer team coordination. We offer both separately or as a combined First Aid + BLS programme.
Price depends on your team size, the course (First Aid, BLS or combined), and whether you want on-site delivery. Per-person cost drops significantly for group bookings. Share your numbers on the quote form and we send back clear pricing the same day, with no obligation.

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