Frequently Asked Questions about the First Aid Course
Here you will find answers to the most common questions about our first aid course for the driving licence in Berlin-Lankwitz and Potsdam. The course comprises 9 teaching units of 45 minutes, takes place as a full-day course every Saturday and is recognized for all driving licence classes.
Course Content & Schedule
The first aid course for the driving licence is a legally required course according to § 19 FeV (German Driving Licence Regulation). It comprises 9 teaching units of 45 minutes and covers all important first aid measures – from the recovery position to CPR and wound care. The course is mandatory for all driving licence classes.
The course lasts approximately 7.5 hours including breaks. It takes place as a compact full-day course from 09:00 to approx. 16:30 – so you are done in just one Saturday.
Yes! Our first aid course is recognized per § 19 FeV for all driving licence classes: car (class B), motorcycle (A, A1, A2), truck (C, CE), bus (D) and all others. The certificate is also valid for university enrolment, coaching licences or workplace first aiders.
The course includes hands-on first aid exercises such as: recovery position, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), using an AED defibrillator, wound care and bandaging techniques, helmet removal for motorcyclists, and recognizing heart attack, stroke and shock. The contents comply with DGUV regulations.
Certificate & Documents
Yes, you will receive your participation certificate immediately after the course. You can submit it right away as part of your driving licence documents – no waiting, no follow-up needed.
Please bring a valid ID card or passport to the course. Without valid identification, no certificate can be issued. For the driving licence authority you typically need: ID, first aid certificate, eye test certificate and biometric passport photos. Please wear comfortable clothing.
The first aid certificate is valid indefinitely. However, some driving licence authorities only accept certificates less than 2 years old. If in doubt, please check with your local authority.
Booking, Cancellation & Dates
Booking is simple: choose your preferred date (Berlin-Lankwitz or Potsdam) on our dates page, fill in the registration form and confirm via email (double opt-in). Book your first aid course online – quick and easy!
Yes, free cancellation or rescheduling is possible up to 48 hours before the course starts. Simply use the links in your confirmation email. Rescheduling to another location is also possible.
Our first aid courses take place every Saturday – both in Berlin-Lankwitz and in Potsdam. Find all current dates in our online course calendar.
The course fee is paid on site on the day of the course. No advance online payment is required.
Locations & Access
In Berlin, we offer the first aid course at Fahrschule Dynamic in Berlin-Lankwitz (Steglitz-Zehlendorf district). The venue at Kaiser-Wilhelm-Str. 83 is easily reached by S-Bahn Lankwitz (S25, S26) and bus M82/187. Learn more: First Aid Course Berlin-Lankwitz.
In Potsdam, our first aid course takes place at Fahrschule Dynamic FS GmbH & Co. KG, Gerlachstr. 25 – easily reached by tram 92/96 or by car via Nuthestraße (B2). Learn more: First Aid Course Potsdam.
The course is conducted exclusively in German. Sufficient German language skills are required to follow the course content and participate in practical exercises.
The course fee is paid on site on the day of the course. Current prices can be found on our location pages for Berlin-Lankwitz and Potsdam. Online registration is free of charge.
Yes, the course can be booked without an active driving licence application. The certificate is valid indefinitely and is also recognized for university studies, coaching licences or workplace first aiders (DGUV).
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