International Safety Training College
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International Safety Training College
Hal Far Road, Hal Far BBG3000, Malta
Tel: +35621658281/2
Email: [email protected]
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.