The ‘Emergency Response and Rescue Corps’ is a non-profit, of Gozo is a voluntary organisation operating mainly within the Maltese Islands.

The Corps specialises in a wide array of rescue approaches both on land and sea. The motto of the ERRC is “Striving for the safety of others.”

The ERRC will be conducting a ‘Basic First Aid Course’ which will take place at the NGO Centre in Xewikja from Monday, the 19th of August, until Thursday, the 22nd of August, between 4.00pm and 8.00pm.

The course is intended for lay persons, family members and the public at large who want to learn first aid skills.

Course Content:

Module 1: General Pronciples

Module 2: Patient Assessment

Module 3: Unconsciousness

Module 4: Respiratory and cardiac emergencies

Module 5: Bleeding and wounds

Module 6: Shock

Module 7: Burns

Module 8: Musco skeletal injuries

Module 9: Environmental emergencies

Module 10: First aid kits

Course duration: 16 hours

Certificate valid for 3 years

Assessment practical and written examination

The course includes certification, notes and training materials. Please contact E.R.R.C. on errcmalta@gmail.com or telephone 99800886 for more information.

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