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BHV Basic Training in Curaçao, Aruba, Bonaire & SXM
The foundation of company emergency response. This hands-on course prepares your employees to act as certified in-house emergency responders — before professional services arrive.
We are a certified examination body, affiliated with the Dutch Institute for Emergency Response (NIBHV). Our practical courses offer directly applicable knowledge and skills.
Certified Company Emergency Responder Training
BHV Basic Training - What will you learn?
The BHV Basic Training is a comprehensive two-day course that prepares your employees to act safely and effectively during emergencies, before professional emergency services arrive. The program combines theory, hands-on practice, and exams, and is delivered on-site at your company.
After completion, your employees will be certified company emergency responders (BHV’ers) who can act independently in crisis situations.
Schedule
| Day 1 | First Aid, CPR & AED |
|---|---|
| 08:00–12:00Theory with the NIBHV presentation | 12:00–13:00Lunch break |
| 13:00 – approx. 15:00/16:00Hands-on first aid, bandaging, CPR & AED practice, followed by an exam | |
| Day 2 | Fire Fighting & Evacuation |
| 08:00–12:00Theory with the NIBHV presentation | 12:00–13:00Lunch break |
| 13:00 – approx. 15:00/16:00Hands-on fire-fighting drill, use of extinguishing equipment and evacuation, followed by an exam | |
What's included
| Course content | Delivery, materials & exams |
|---|---|
| Basic first aid principles | Training delivered on-site at your company |
| CPR and use of the AED | NIBHV theory presentation |
| Medical emergencies | Certified instructors |
| Bleeding, burns and fractures | First aid & bandaging materials |
| Unconscious victims | AED trainers and CPR manikins |
| Fire prevention and initial response | Materials and extinguishers for the fire drill |
| Safe use of portable extinguishers | Scenario-based hands-on exercises |
| Evacuation duties and communication | Written and practical exams |
Good to know
| Recommended attire | Comfortable clothing that allows participants to move freely and may get dirty during the hands-on exercises. |
| Certification | On successful completion of the training and exams, participants receive an NIBHV certificate, issued by BHV Caribbean. |
Certification & documents
Participants who successfully complete the theory, practical components, and exams receive the applicable certification documents digitally.
| Included digitally | Optional, additional cost |
|---|---|
| Official first aid certificate | Printing of certificates and diplomas |
| Fire Fighting & Evacuation certificate | Laminating documents |
| NIBHV diploma | Printed physical NIBHV card |
| Digital NIBHV card |
The BHV Basic Training is delivered by BHV Caribbean in partnership with NIBHV, combining the NIBHV methodology with theory, hands-on practice, and exams.