Training
EMERGENCY FIRST AID
The Emergency First Aid course is designed for persons who want to learn the essentials of first aid and may need to assist someone who is injured or becomes ill at home or at work. This 7-hour course covers common injuries and illnesses.
The Emergency First Aid course is aimed at:
- Persons who do not have the time to follow the 3-day First Aid (Adult, Child & Baby) course but need to learn the essential skills of first aid.
- Companies/organisations who already have the required number of fully trained First Aid personnel but would like to train other personnel in first aid emergency protocols.
By the end of this training participants will:
- Recognise and respond to adult emergencies, including unresponsiveness, choking, seizures, shock, burns, and bleeding.
- Perform basic life-saving skills, including CPR and bleeding control.
- Use an AED safely and communicate effectively, including understanding prompts, pad placement (theory), and the role of the first aider.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. However, participants must be 18 years or older to attend.
Course Overview
Delivered by qualified and experienced St John Ambulance & Rescue instructors both in terms of instruction and experience of administering First Aid during community duties, the course combines theory and practical activities to build confidence and competence in real-life emergencies.
- Adult resuscitation (CPR)
- Burns and scalds
- Choking adult
- Communication and casualty care
- Defibrillator prompts and how to respond (theory based)
- Defibrillator pad placement (theory based)
- Minor and severe bleeding
- Role of the first aider
- Seizures
- Shock
- Unresponsive adult
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.
Duration and Venue
Duration: 7 hours excluding breaks. The course is normally delivered in 1 day.
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 includes both a written multiple-choice test and a continuous observation by the trainer throughout 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: €42 per person
Companies and organisations can contact us on [email protected] for discounted rates.
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.
