About Skyndihjálparskólinn
Skyndihjálparskólinn is owned and operated by Viðar Arason (known as Tex), a Paramedic and Firefighter currently pursuing an MSc in International Disaster and Emergency Management at Bournemouth University.
Tex brings decades of experience in emergency services and disaster management, both in Iceland and abroad, with a strong focus on preparedness, resilience, and professional education.
Skyndihjálparskólinn offers certified first aid instructors who hold valid teaching licences and up-to-date credentials from the Icelandic Red Cross. All of our courses emphasize practical skills in basic first aid, with a special focus on workplace safety, risk mitigation, and effective response.
We tailor our first aid training to suit the unique needs of each client group. Our instructors are active professionals working in emergency services—EMTs, paramedics, nurses, and doctors—bringing real-life experience into every lesson.