Basic In-House Emergency Response (BHV) Training

Learn to act effectively in emergencies. Our basic BHV course combines first aid, firefighting, communication and evacuation in one practical course. Choose a 1-day training with e-learning or a 2-day classroom course, always delivered by experienced instructors.

2-day classroom course

  • 2 days of practice & theory
  • Short theory and practical tests
  • Guidance from experienced instructors

1-day training + e-learning

  • Prepare independently with e-learning
  • 1 intensive practical day + exam
  • Certified straight away

What do you learn on the BHV course?

First Aid
  • Raising the alarm & general first aid rules
  • Life-saving actions & CPR with AED
  • Bandaging techniques and risk-based first aid
Firefighting & Evacuation
  • Detecting, raising the alarm & communication
  • Practising with extinguishing equipment
  • Safe evacuation & guidance

Exam & certification

NIBHV certificate

  • Nationally recognised & accepted
  • Validity: 1 year
  • Annual refresher course required

Elitas Medical certificate

  • Firefighting & evacuation: valid for 2 years
  • First Aid: valid for 1 year
  • Including reminder service

Why choose Elitas Medical?

  • Official NIBHV-accredited training provider
  • Always up-to-date quality & national recognition
  • Choice between an NIBHV certificate or our own certificate
  • Fully digital certification system
  • Experienced, practice-oriented instructors
  • Training at our location or in-company
  • All-inclusive: course materials and exam

Location: Our training location in Nieuwegein is easy to reach from Utrecht and the surrounding area. In-company training is available throughout the Netherlands.

Reviews

What our students say

Personal attention, lots of practice and an instructor from healthcare. Read what students thought of their course.

  • A pleasant, informal teaching style and a very knowledgeable instructor!
    Dagmar Schouten
  • First aid knowledge is indispensable for our scout leaders.
    Peter HilhorstScoutingvereniging Leger des Heils
  • As a personal trainer it is important for me to stay up to date. Elitas makes that easy.
    Loïs van der LindePersonal Trainer – Train je fit
  • Elitas Medical has a great way of teaching, with lots of interaction with the students.
    Hidde Cusveller
  • The practical part at Elitas was a very valuable part of the extended first aid course.
    Peter van den Dungen