ERC-CERTIFIED RESUSCITATION TRAINING

Respond with confidence. Follow clear standards.

A structured response matters in an emergency. Our ERC-certified resuscitation courses bring international standards into everyday clinical practice, helping your team respond consistently and confidently under pressure.

What the training offers

The introduction of mandatory resuscitation training for hospital staff has more than doubled survival rates following cardiac arrest on general wards.

Abella, B. S. et al. (2005). Quality of cardiopulmonary resuscitation during in-hospital cardiac arrest. JAMA, 293(3), 305–310.

OUR COURSES

Three levels of training, matched to your team.

From Basic Life Support to advanced resuscitation, with adult courses (BLS, ILS and ALS) and paediatric courses (PBLS and EPILS). All courses take place in your own organisation, with extensive practical training and an ERC-certified instructor team.

BLS · PBLS

Basic life support

Duration: 3 hours

Chest compressions, ventilation, AED use, management of airway obstruction and the recovery position. The paediatric course (PBLS) covers life-saving interventions for children.

For: Staff working in healthcare, education and care settings.

AUSTRIAN CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

Doctors: 4 DFP credits
Nursing staff: 7 ÖGKV PFP credits
Emergency medical personnel: 3 hours under § 50 SanG (Austria)

ILS · EPILS

A structured initial response

Duration: 8 hours

Recognising and initially treating critically ill patients in line with ERC standards, including resuscitation. EPILS covers the initial care of critically ill children. The courses focus on a structured approach, airway management, defibrillation and teamwork.

For: Healthcare professionals who care for critically ill adults or children until an emergency response team arrives.

AUSTRIAN CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

Doctors: 9 DFP credits
Nursing staff: 18 ÖGKV PFP credits
Emergency medical personnel: 8 hours under § 50 SanG (Austria)

ALS

Advanced resuscitation

Duration: At least 16 hours (2 days)

Managing cardiac arrest and the peri-arrest period in line with ERC standards. The course focuses on recognising critically ill patients, identifying reversible causes, working systematically as a team, and leading or contributing effectively to an emergency response team. Practical exercises and realistic scenarios form the main part of the course.

For: Doctors, nurses and advanced emergency medical personnel working in emergency care or response teams.

AUSTRIAN CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

Doctors: 20 Austrian DFP credits; eligible as a Notarzt refresher under § 40 ÄG (Austria)
Nursing staff: 38 ÖGKV PFP credits
Emergency medical personnel: 16 hours under § 50 SanG (Austria)

FOR INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPANTS

Upcoming courses for individual participants.

ALS courses are also available to individual participants, with two to three dates each year. Registration is directly through the ERC platform, cosy.erc.edu.

Course	Date	Location	Status
ALS Provider	18–19 January 2027	Neunkirchen	Fully booked
ALS Provider	28–29 January 2027	Klagenfurt	Fully booked

In-house training for teams can be arranged individually, independently of the listed open course dates.

Why choose Med-STA for your resuscitation training?

More than 25,000 participants trained since 2005 — an experienced training provider based in Austria.
An interprofessional training team — doctors, nurses and emergency medical personnel with practical clinical experience.
Training in your own organisation — your working processes, your environment and your team.

Why Med-STA

Experience, certification and recognition that matter

Training teams since 2005

Over 25,000 participants trained in real workplaces rather than classrooms.

ERC course centre & continuing education approval

An official ERC course centre, with Austrian DFP and ÖGKV PFP approval and documented continuing education.

Recognised in 2025

Austrian Patient Safety Award 2025 and HRO-Award 2025: independent recognition of quality.

ERC course range

BLS, ILS and ALS, plus PBLS and EPILS: a full range of courses delivered in your own organisation by an ERC-certified instructor team.

Further reading: How often should an emergency team train? What research suggests →

NEXT STEP

Plan ERC-standard resuscitation training for your team

Tell us which course level you need and how many people will take part. Within two working days, you receive a specific quotation for in-house training, with no obligation.

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