Training

First Aid Certification

The First Aid (Adult, Child & Baby) course provides individuals with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills to respond effectively in real-world emergencies. It also includes a demonstration of the AED (automated external defibrillator). This course meets the standards required to help comply with the Work Place (First Aid) Regulations.

The First Aid course is aimed at:

  • Individuals seeking to develop the skills to confidently manage emergency situations and provide effective first aid to a casualty.
  • Companies/organisations requiring fully qualified workplace first aiders. This is the standard training recommended for workplace first aid providers.

 

By the end of this training participants will:

  • Assess emergency situations and prioritise actions safely.
  • Demonstrate essential life-saving skills, including CPR and management of an unresponsive or choking casualty.
  • Recognise and manage common medical emergencies, including conditions such as asthma, allergic reactions, chest pain, stroke, seizures, and low blood sugar.
  • Provide appropriate first aid for a range of injuries and conditions, including bleeding, burns, fractures, head and spinal injuries, poisoning, shock, and fainting.

 

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 and Rescue instructors, both in terms of instruction and experience of administering First Aid during community event, the First Aid Certification Course combines theory and practical sessions to build confidence and competence in real-life situations., including:

  • Allergic reaction
  • Asthma
  • Basic defibrillator demonstration
  • Bleeding
  • Bone, muscle and joint injuries
  • Burns and scalds
  • Chest pains
  • Choking
  • Communication and casualty care
  • Eye injuries
  • Fainting
  • Head injuries
  • Low blood sugar
  • Poisoning
  • Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Role of the first aider
  • Seizures
  • Shock
  • Spinal injuries
  • Stroke
  • Treatment of an unresponsive casualty

The mode of delivery involves presentations, demonstrations, scenarios, discussions and practical activities. Delegates are encouraged to purchase the First Aid Manual 11th Edition.

Assessment includes both a written multiple-choice test and a practical test to ensure participants can apply what they’ve learned confidently and effectively

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

Individual Fee: €57 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.

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