Emergency Training Center

What Emergency Training Center does

Emergency Training Center is a privately held Swiss training organization founded in 2010 and headquartered in Bottens, canton of Vaud. The company specializes exclusively in emergency medicine education, serving both the general public and professional healthcare workers across Romandy (French-speaking Switzerland). Its portfolio spans BLS-AED courses certified by the Swiss Resuscitation Council (SRC), First Aid courses at levels 1–3 certified by the Interassociation de Sauvetage (IAS), advanced life support certifications from the American Heart Association (PALS, ACLS, PEARS, EPC) and NAEMT (PHTLS, AMLS, TECC, TFR), FPH-accredited pharmacist training, ARAM-certified medical assistant courses, and SGUM/SSUM-accredited POCUS ultrasound training. Since inception, the company reports training more than 52,530 participants, with claimed satisfaction, recommendation, and methodology validation rates above 99%.

The company's underlying technology is a hybrid training methodology combining an interactive e-learning platform with in-person simulation-based practical sessions. Notable technical components include connected mannequins providing real-time CPR quality feedback and a teleguided CPR training system (CPR-T) developed for coordination with 144 emergency dispatch personnel. Training delivery is supported through the main Bottens facility plus six partner locations across Romandy Switzerland (Versoix, Sion, Rennaz, Estavayer-le-Lac, Romont, Fribourg) and an on-site corporate training channel.

Revenue is generated primarily through per-participant course registration fees ranging from CHF 120 (BLS-AED Compact) to CHF 2,000 (First Aid Level 3 IAS), customized on-site corporate training with bespoke pricing, and recurring recertification refresh courses that leverage the 2- to 4-year validity cycle of most certifications. The company also sells optional cancellation insurance at CHF 100 per registration and operates complementary retail storefronts (Dimatex for medical supplies and defibrillateurs.ch). Pricing is unit-based with pay-as-you-go billing; no subscription or licensing model is disclosed. Multi-body accreditation across Swiss and international certifying organizations functions as the company's primary competitive moat, with all instructors required to be practicing healthcare professionals.

Name

Emergency Training Center

Legal name

Emergency Training Center

Website

https://emergencytraining.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Emergency Training Center, founded in 2010 in Bottens, Switzerland, is a private emergency medicine training provider delivering certified BLS-AED, First Aid, ALS, and specialized clinical courses to the general public, healthcare professionals, pharmacists, and corporate clients across Romandy via a hybrid e-learning and in-person simulation model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Medical Training and Certification Services

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

EMS Education, Training & Simulation Centers (HLAFANAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Medical Services (EMT/Paramedic) Training (EDAOAMAC), Emergency Response, First Aid/CPR/AED & Incident Management Training (BPAKAOAJ), Emergency Response, Fire Safety & Evacuation (EDABAEAE)

Keywords

• Emergency medical training
• First aid certification
• BLS AED courses
• Resuscitation training
• Healthcare professional education

Headquarters

HQ city

Bottens

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Course Registration Fees: One-time fees per participant for attending training courses. Pricing varies by course type, duration, and certification level. Prices range from CHF 120 (BLS-AED Compact) to CHF 2,000 (First Aid Level 3). Some courses include examination and certification fees.
2. Corporate On-site Training: Customized training delivered at client companies' premises, with pricing adjusted based on number of participants and specific requirements.
3. Certification Renewals: Refresh/re-renewal courses for maintaining certifications (typically valid 2 years for most, 4 years for NAEMT courses).
4. Cancellation Insurance: Optional cancellation insurance offered at CHF 100 per registration for participant flexibility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Emergency Training Center delivers certified emergency medicine and first aid training programs in French-speaking Switzerland, combining interactive e-learning modules with in-person simulation-based practical sessions. The curriculum spans basic BLS-AED and First Aid courses for the general public and corporate employees, and advanced life support, trauma, ultrasound, and specialized clinical courses for healthcare professionals, paramedics, pharmacists, and medical assistants. All courses lead to certifications recognized by Swiss (SRC, IAS, FPH, ARAM, SGUM/SSUM) and international (AHA, NAEMT) medical bodies, with prices ranging from CHF 120 to CHF 2,000 per participant.

Product overview

Emergency Training Center operates as a training services provider offering emergency medicine and first aid education across multiple platforms. The core offering consists of BLS-AED courses (Complet, Compact, and Instructor levels) certified by the Swiss Resuscitation Council (SRC), and First Aid courses at three IAS levels (Niveau 1, 2, 3) certified by the Interassociation of Sauvetage. The portfolio extends to specialized verticals: the Pharmacists platform provides FPH-accredited certification covering Vaccinations, Blood Sampling, and BLS-AED modules; the Medical Assistants platform offers ARAM-certified peripheral venous catheter training; and the Paramedics/Pre-hospital platform provides advanced courses including POCUS ultrasound, trauma, pediatric, obstetric, geriatric, cardiac, and leadership training. All programs combine interactive e-learning modules with in-person practical simulation sessions. Additional certifications include pediatric first aid, TFR trauma response, and TECC tactical emergency care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BLS-AED SRC Complet Complete Basic Life Support and Automated External Defibrillator course certified by the Swiss Resuscitation Council (SRC), teaching CPR techniques for adults, children, and infants. Targeted at the general public, corporate employees, and healthcare professionals; certification valid for 2 years.
• BLS-AED SRC Compact Compact Basic Life Support course focusing on CPR fundamentals and AED usage for adults only. A 2-hour introductory course for the general public and corporate employees; certification valid for 2 years, priced at CHF 120 per participant.
• BLS-AED SRC Instructeur Instructor certification course for teaching BLS-AED courses, certified by the Swiss Resuscitation Council. Requires BLS-AED Complet certificate; targeted at individuals aged 18+ who wish to become certified BLS-AED instructors.
• First Aid Niveau 1 IAS Entry-level first aid course from Interassociation de Sauvetage (IAS) covering essential emergency response skills for adults and children. A 2-day course priced at CHF 700 per participant, accessible from age 12, with no prerequisites; certification valid for 2 years.
• First Aid Niveau 2 IAS Intermediate first aid course covering expanded emergency response including trauma management and medical emergencies. A 3-day course priced at CHF 1,050 per participant; requires Level 1 certificate; certification valid for 2 years.
• First Aid Niveau 3 IAS Advanced first aid course for professional responders covering expanded patient assessment, vital signs, trauma, and medical emergencies. A 5-day course priced at CHF 2,000 per participant; requires Level 2 certificate; certification valid for 2 years.
• Premiers secours pédiatriques Pediatric first aid course covering emergency response for infants and children including CPR, choking, burns, and common medical emergencies. Priced at CHF 150 per participant for 4 hours (7 hours on quote); accessible from age 12; certification valid for 2 years.
• TFR Provider Trauma First Responders course from NAEMT teaching initial assessment and stabilization of trauma patients. A 1-day course priced at CHF 500 per participant; NAEMT certification valid for 4 years.
• Vaccinations et prélèvements sanguins (FPH) Complete FPH complementary certification for pharmacists covering vaccination and blood sampling techniques. A 24-hour course (8h e-learning + 16h practical) priced at CHF 1,950 per participant (CHF 1,775 for PharmaGenève members); FPH accredited with 24 credits; certification valid for 3 years.
• Techniques d'injection et prélèvements sanguins (FPH) Injection techniques and blood sampling module for pharmacists under FPH certification. A 12-hour course priced at CHF 1,050 per participant (CHF 945 for PharmaGenève members); FPH accredited with 12 credits.
• Vaccinations (Module FPH) Vaccination module as part of FPH complementary certification for pharmacists. An 8-hour course (4h e-learning + 4h practical) priced at CHF 700 per participant (CHF 630 for PharmaGenève members); FPH accredited with 8 credits; certification valid for 3 years.
• BLS-AED Generic Provider FPH BLS-AED course module for pharmacists as part of FPH complementary certification. A 4-hour course priced at CHF 200 per participant; FPH accredited with 4 credits; certification valid for 2 years.
• Pose d'un cathéter veineux périphérique (ARAM) Peripheral venous catheter placement training for medical assistants and ASSC personnel, in partnership with ARAM. A 7-hour course priced at CHF 320 per participant; ARAM certification valid for 2 years; requires prior BLS-AED certificate.
• POCUS Point-of-Care Ultrasound course for physicians, certified by the Swiss Society of Ultrasound in Medicine (SGUM/SSUM). Provides SGUM/SSUM continuing education credits.
• Formations Ambulanciers et pré-hospitalier Comprehensive continuing education platform for paramedics and pre-hospital responders covering medical, trauma, pediatric, obstetric, geriatric, cardiac, ultrasound, pharmacology, resuscitation, ECG, ventilation, simulation, leadership, and quality improvement courses.
• Formations Assistantes médicales Training platform for medical assistants covering specialized clinical skills, including ARAM-certified peripheral venous catheter placement and BLS-AED.
• Formations Pharmaciens FPH-accredited training platform for pharmacists covering vaccination, blood sampling, injection techniques, and BLS-AED modules, with FPH continuing education credits.
• Formations Professionnels de la santé Healthcare professional training platform offering AHA-certified advanced life support courses (PALS, PALS Refresh, PEARS, ACLS, ACLS Refresh, ACLS EP), NAEMT-certified courses (AMLS, AMLS Refresh, PHTLS, PHTLS Refresh, EPC, EPC Refresh, GEMS, TECC), BLS-AED SRC Complet, BLS-AED Instructeur, BLS-AED Instructeur Refresh, and POCUS. Designed for physicians, nurses, and emergency medicine specialists.
• Corporate On-Site Training Customized first aid and CPR/AED training delivered at client company premises. Employers contact Emergency Training Center to arrange group training, specifying participant numbers, topics, and location preferences. Content is adapted to specific workplace needs with enterprise pricing upon request.

Quantifiable outcome

• 52,530+ participants trained since 2010
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American Heart Association (AHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial AHA Training Center authorized to deliver AHA-certified courses including PALS, ACLS, PEARS, and EPC. Provides internationally recognized advanced life support certifications in Switzerland.
• National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial NAEMT Training Center providing PHTLS, AMLS, TECC, and TFR courses. NAEMT courses are recognized for 4-year certification validity.
• Swiss Resuscitation Council (SRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial SRC-recognized course provider for BLS-AED training and certification. SRC certifications are mandatory for Swiss healthcare professionals and recognized by insurance providers.
• Interassociation de Sauvetage (IAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorized provider of IAS-certified First Aid Level 1, 2, and 3 courses. Certifications are valid for 2 years and recognized across Swiss rescue organizations.
• Fédération des Pharmaciens Suisses (FPH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited provider of FPH complementary training modules for pharmacists. Offers vaccination, blood sampling, and injection technique certifications valid for 3 years with continuing education credits.
• Société Suisse d'Ultrasons en Médecine (SGUM/SSUM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecognized training provider for POCUS (Point-of-Care Ultrasound) certification. Courses provide SGUM/SSUM continuing education credits for physicians.
• Association Romande des Assistantes Médicales (ARAM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with ARAM for medical assistant training including peripheral venous catheterization courses. Certifications are recognized across Romandy Switzerland.
• EDUQUA (Swiss Federation for Adult Learning)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuality certification from alice.ch demonstrating compliance with Swiss national standards for adult education institutions.
• CIF Versoix (Centre de Formation et d'Intervention)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner location for delivering BLS-AED instructor courses and pharmacist training sessions in the Geneva region.
• Air Glaciers SionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner location for BLS-AED instructor training sessions in the Valais region.
• Hôpital Riviera Chablais (HRC)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner location for BLS-AED instructor training in the Chablais region.
• Pediamed Estavayer-le-LacminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner location for pediatric first aid courses in the Fribourg region.
• Espace Naissance RomontminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner location for pediatric first aid courses in the Romont area.
• Office Familial FribourgminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner location for pediatric first aid courses in Fribourg.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Samariterverein Schweiz: Federation of Swiss Samaritan associations historically providing First Aid Level 1-3 and BLS-AED courses. Competes head-to-head with ETC's IAS-certified first-aid program across Romandy Switzerland.
• MED1 Notfallkurse: Swiss emergency medicine training provider offering BLS-AED, ACLS and PALS courses. Direct competitor to ETC in the same Swiss market with similar accredited course portfolio.
• Helpcenter Notfallkurse: Swiss emergency training provider running BLS-AED, First Aid and ACLS courses with similar instructor-based delivery model. Operates in the German-speaking part of Switzerland but offers an overlapping catalog to ETC.
• Johanniter Schweiz: Swiss arm of the international Johanniter humanitarian organization delivering first aid, BLS-AED and emergency medical training. Competes with ETC for both general public and corporate first-aid certifications.

Regional players

• Careum Stiftung: Swiss foundation focused on healthcare education and workforce development, including continuing education for nurses and allied health professionals. Adjacent comparable in professional healthcare training though broader in scope than ETC's emergency medicine focus.

Others

• American Heart Association (International Training Centers): Parent accreditation body for ETC's AHA-aligned PALS, ACLS, PEARS and EPC programs. Comparable as the underlying standard-setter for the courses ETC delivers, but not a direct competitor; ETC operates as an AHA International Training Center.
• Laerdal Medical: Norwegian medical simulation equipment and training solutions provider. Indirectly comparable as a supplier category adjacent to ETC's simulation-based training methodology, particularly around connected CPR mannequins.
• SBK-ASI (Schweizer Berufsverband der Pflegefachfrauen und Pflegefachmänner): Swiss Nursing Association providing continuing education for nurses, including continuing professional development and certifications. Adjacent comparable in healthcare professional training in Switzerland, though focused on nursing rather than emergency medicine specifically.
• NAEMT (National Association of EMTs): Parent accreditation body for ETC's NAEMT-aligned PHTLS, AMLS, TECC, GEMS and TFR programs. Comparable as the standard-setter rather than a competitor; ETC is an authorized NAEMT Training Center.

Broad incumbents

• Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz (Swiss Red Cross): Switzerland's largest humanitarian organization with a broad training portfolio including first aid, BLS-AED and caregiving courses. Larger, well-funded incumbent covering the entire country, with significant overlap in ETC's core BLS-AED and First Aid offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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