Order of Malta
First Aid Courses
By Donal Geraghty
19, Oct 2011 - 19:06

Castlebar Order of Malta Are Running A Basic First Aid Course On Saturday The 5th,12th,19th And 26th Of November 2011. The Course Will Be Run On Saturday Mornings(9.30am - 12.30pm) By Experienced Order of Malta Instructors.

Contact Anne On (086) 398 1829 ASAP. Places Are Limited

This course is designed for the general public, particularly those with an interest in learning first aid and for groups, such as youth clubs, sporting organisations and transition year students.

This introductory course will teach you how to handle emergency situations and also covers vital life-saving and resuscitation techniques. When an accident happens, your first reactions are vital: the more you know about First Aid, the more effective you will be.

Topics covered in the course include:

• Life-threatening conditions
• Heart Attack and Cardiac arrest
• Major bleeding
• Conditions affecting Breathing
• Burns and scalds
• Injuries to bones and joints
• Unconsciousness

Duration of course: 12 hours

Certification:

Certificates which are valid for three years are issued to successful participants. A valid certificate in Basic First Aid satisfies most insurance requirements.

Cost:

€70 Which Includes Certificate, Training Pack And Manual.