Free training on General First Aid

Posted on by Antonio Olivari

The Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector is collaborating with Sam Agius of First Responder Centre Malta to deliver training in General First Aid (including use of an AED). This training will give you the skills to provide the first response to an injured or sick person. After completing the training, you will receive a General First Aid certificate, valid for 3 years. Find further details below on the specific course content and how to apply.

Topics to be covered:

  • How to assist an injured or sick person until professional help is available.
  • Practice of first aid with the use of manikins­­­
  • Use of AEDs (Automated External Defibrillator)

Dates and times (please note changes):

  • Part 1 – 26th October; 5:30pm to 8:00pm
  • Part 2 – 29th October; 5:30pm to 8:00pm
  • Part 3 – 3rd November; 5:30pm to 8:00pm

Location:  These sessions will be held in person in the MCVS Hall, at the MCVS Volunteer Centre, St Paul Street Valletta 
Pin:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/pJT5rtmSYyccFDLz5 

Application: https://forms.gle/pTAK2NdUhwo6rnH96

Application Deadline: Thursday 15th October, noon.

Important notes:

  • Kindly note that an email confirming your place on the training and a reminder of the details will be sent once applications close (15th October). If you do not receive this email soon after the application deadline, please check your spam folder. If you still have not received it, kindly contact us during office hours for further assistance.
  • Each voluntary organisation may apply for a maximum of two volunteers, and each participant is to submit their own registration form with their personal details. In case you wish to apply for additional members from your VO, please send us a request by email. This training session will have an intake of a maximum of 20 participants, hence we encourage VOs to submit their application as soon as possible to secure their spot.