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International Safety Training College

Hal Far Road, Hal Far BBG3000, Malta

Tel: +35621658281/2

Email: info@istcollege.com.mt

Web: www.istcollege.com.mt

Course title: BASIC FIRST AID (MALTA RED CROSS) Course Ref: 74.000

Description: This course is in accordance with the European Red Cross, the European Resuscitation Council Guidelines and recognised by the Malta Occupational Health and Safety Authority. Objective: To train personnel in the theoretical and practical Hands-on skills of First Aid to the injured

Topics include: • Dealing with emergencies and handling casualties • Performing cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) • Dealing with chocking and near drowning accidents

• Dealing with unconscious casualties and the recovery position. • Breathing difficulties including asthma • Dealing with wounds, controlling bleeding and shock; this

Includes eye injuries, nose bleeds, chest injuries, Amputations, crush injuries and impaled objects

• Heart attack, angina and stroke

• Head and spinal injuries • Dealing with fractures and muscular injuries • Burns and scalds • Poising, Anaphylaxis and substance abuse • Heath-related emergencies

• Diabetic emergencies • Seizures and epilepsy • Minor ailments • The First Aid Kit • Bandaging skills

Prerequisites Good physical and mental health.

Language English/Maltese

Duration 2 days

Venue ISTC-Malta

Participants Maximum class size – 20 persons Certificate ISTC / Malta Red Cross, valid for 3 years.