Training & Safety
Learn and Support Life-Saving Skills
Emergency First Aid & Basic Life Support / CPR Training
The Palau Red Cross Society (PRCS) offers a 12-hour Emergency First Aid and Basic Life Support/CPR course designed to teach essential life-saving skills for adults, children, and infants.
These courses are open to the general public and are especially ideal for individuals without a medical background. Participants learn how to respond effectively in emergency situations, whether at home, in the workplace, or during community activities.
Training is conducted by experienced instructors who provide hands-on learning through discussions, demonstrations, and real-life practice scenarios.
As more members of our community become trained, Palau becomes better prepared to respond to emergencies and protect those in need. The nominal training fees collected help sustain the many humanitarian services of the Palau Red Cross Society.
Guiding Principles of First Aid
The course is built around four core principles that define every first aider’s role:
Preserve and save lives
Prevent further harm or complications
Seek immediate medical help
Provide reassurance to the injured or ill
These principles guide every step of the decision-making process in emergencies.
Course Structure & Syllabus
The training combines classroom learning with active, hands-on sessions that prepare participants for real-life emergency response situations.
You’ll start with an introduction to the definition and objectives of First Aid and Basic Life Support, gaining an understanding of the role and responsibilities of a first aider and how to recognize risks and hazards during an emergency.
From there, the course covers a range of emergency topics that often occur—or could potentially occur—in Palau, including:
Emergency Action Principles – how to assess a scene, prioritize safety, and take the right steps in the first few critical moments.
Common and medical emergencies – such as bleeding, burns, fractures, heart attacks, and strokes.
Environmental emergencies – including heat-related illnesses, bites or stings, and water-related incidents.
Cardiac and respiratory emergencies – for adults, children, and infants.
Safe lifting and moving techniques – to prevent further injury to both rescuer and victim.
Each module emphasizes practical learning through guided discussions and scenario-based exercises, ensuring participants gain the confidence to respond effectively to emergencies in Palau’s unique environment.
Assessment
To ensure full understanding and readiness, participants are continuously assessed throughout the course. Evaluation includes:
Participation in group discussions and practice sessions
Verbal questioning to confirm comprehension
Observation of practical techniques
A short written examination
This ensures that all graduates are confident and capable of applying their knowledge in real emergencies.
Certification & Renewal
Upon successful completion, participants receive an official Palau Red Cross First Aid & Basic Life Support/CPR Certification Card.
First Aid (FA) Certification – valid for 2 years from the training date.
Basic Life Support/CPR (BLS/CPR) Certification – valid for 1 year from the training date.
Refresher courses are available to help participants maintain certification before expiration:
BLS/CPR Refresher: 2 hours – $20.00
First Aid Refresher: 2 hours – $20.00
Custom-tailored courses are also available for workplaces, schools, and organizations. Duration, content, and cost vary depending on specific group needs.
Courses are available for individuals and groups. Group sessions typically consist of 10 to 20 participants, and rates may be adjusted based on course requirements.
“It is better to know it and not need it,
then to need it and not know it.”
Single-Incident Emergency (SIE) Response Program
If your family has been affected by an unexpected emergency, the Palau Red Cross Society is here to help.
The Palau Red Cross Society (PRCS) affirms its mandate to serve as an auxiliary, humanitarian relief organization dedicated to supporting vulnerable populations. One of the ways PRCS fulfills this role is through the Single-Incident Emergency (SIE) Assistance Program.
This program provides immediate and temporary support to households affected by sudden disasters or emergencies. SIEs, by their nature, occur without warning and can have devastating effects on the livelihood of a family. PRCS is committed to responding promptly to each reported case.
Requests for assistance may be received through walk-ins, phone calls, or referrals. Once a case is reported, the PRCS team conducts an assessment with the head of household to determine eligibility. Based on this assessment, appropriate assistance is provided.
Whenever possible, beneficiaries are also linked to other PRCS programs, external services, or family networks for longer-term support and recovery.
→If you or someone you know needs SIE assistance, please contact the Palau Red Cross Society today.