Training
Basic Life Support and AED
The Basic Life Support and Automated External Defibrillation (AED) course equips individuals with the knowledge and confidence to act quickly and effectively in the event of a cardiac arrest. This 4-hour course is designed for groups who have, or may have, access to an AED.
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a vital life-saving skill used when someone’s heart stops, whether due to a heart attack, drowning, electric shock, or serious injury. Acting quickly can make the difference between life and death. When combined with the use of an AED, survival chances can increase significantly.
AEDs are simple to operate and can be used by anyone, with no prior training. However, training employees in how to use an AED will make sure they are familiar with the device, so they are able to act quickly and confidently when it really counts.
By the end of this training participants will able to:
- Recognise life-threatening situations.
- Offer vital assistance before more experienced help arrives.
- Provide single-person CPR on an adult, child and baby.
- Use the AED.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. However, participants must be 18 years or older to attend.
Course Overview
The Basic Life Support and AED training enables participants to recognise life-threatening situations, offer vital assistance before more experienced help arrives, provide single-person CPR on an adult, child or baby and use the AED.
The course covers these topics:
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Casualty management
- Explaining how an AED works
- Heart rhythms and defibrillation
- Managing an emergency
- Practice using an AED*
- Role of the first aider
- Treatment of an unresponsive casualty
* The delegates will practice on AED devices dedicated for training.
This course is delivered by qualified and experienced St John Ambulance & Rescue instructors both in terms of instruction and experience of administering First Aid during community duties.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. However, participants must be 18 years or older to attend.
Delivery and Instructional Aids
The mode of delivery involves presentations, demonstrations, scenarios, discussions and practical activities. Delegates are encouraged to purchase the First Aid Manual 11th Edition.
The language of instruction can be in Maltese or English.
Duration and Venue
Duration: 4 hours excluding breaks.
Venue: Course is held at our premises at Valletta or Madliena.
On-site training at customer premises is available. If the course is held away from our premises, the course organiser is required to provide data projection facilities and a flipchart/whiteboard.
Assessment and Certification
Assessment is conducted through continuous observation by the experienced trainer throughout the duration of the course.
Internationally recognised St John Ambulance certificate
- Valid for three years
- Digital certificate issued via the Blockcert system with a PDF format available for download and printing. For more information check our Digital Certificates FAQs
Course Fees and Registration
Individual Fee: €35 per person.
Companies and organisations can contact us on [email protected] for discounted rates and on-site training options.
Proceeds from our training courses support the community services provided by St John Malta.
Upcoming Training Schedule
Check out our upcoming training dates below. If you’re interested in a course not yet listed, please contact us and we’ll be happy to assist you in arranging it.
