This is the ideal course for individuals seeking to enhance their first aid skills for professional requirements, community service, or personal readiness, enabling you to act as a qualified and essential responder.
This program has a duration of 25 Hours, is held in Malta, and costs 1200 Euros; it is delivered in multiple languages through interpreter services, which are available upon request and subject to student numbers.
In emergencies, the time between injury/illness and the arrival of professional medical help is critical. This program is designed to create highly competent, immediate responders who can confidently manage serious life-threatening situations. The qualification is pegged at MQF Level 2, ensuring the training meets rigorous national and European standards for fundamental operational abilities and core knowledge in a vocational setting.
Aims
• To empower participants with the advanced theoretical knowledge required for effective emergency care decision-making.
• To develop superior practical skills to confidently and safely administer advanced first aid techniques to adults, children, and infants.
• To train individuals to effectively assess, prioritise, and manage a broad range of medical and trauma emergencies.
• To ensure participants can effectively communicate with, and delegate tasks to, bystanders and liaise with emergency medical services.
The Full Advanced First Aid (MQF Level 2) course is a comprehensive and essential qualification designed to equip participants with the advanced knowledge and practical skills necessary to provide effective, immediate, and potentially life-saving assistance in various medical and trauma emergencies. This certification, recognized under the Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF), signifies a high standard of competence in emergency response.
Over the course of 25 hours of intensive training, you will gain proficiency in critical areas such as casualty assessment, advanced wound management, musculoskeletal injuries, recognition and management of sudden illnesses (like heart attack and stroke), and the correct usage of specialised equipment, including an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Emphasis is placed on scenario-based learning to ensure practical application and confidence under pressure.
This is the ideal course for individuals seeking to enhance their first aid skills for professional requirements, community service, or personal readiness, enabling you to act as a qualified and essential responder.
This program has a duration of 25 Hours, is held in Malta, and costs 1200 Euros; it is delivered in multiple languages through interpreter services, which are available upon request and subject to student numbers.
• Quality Assurance: The course is delivered under the licensing and quality frameworks of the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA), ensuring the curriculum, assessment, and delivery adhere to established national standards.
• Assessment: Participants are typically assessed through a combination of a written examination (theory) and a practical assessment (OSCE/scenario-based) to ensure both theoretical understanding and functional competence.
• Exit Award: Successful participants are awarded the Award in Full Advanced First Aid (MQF Level 2), which is valid for three years and is recognised nationally and referenced to the European Qualifications Framework (EQF).
Assessment Methods
• Written Examination: A timed, theory-based test assessing knowledge of protocols, anatomy/physiology, and legal obligations.
• Practical Scenarios (OSCEs): Participants must successfully manage simulated emergency scenarios, demonstrating proficiency in skills such as CPR/AED application, complex wound bandaging, and casualty movement.
• Continuous Formative Assessment: Instructor observation during practical drills and case studies throughout the 25 hours.
Work-Based Learning
Given the short and highly practical nature of this specific course, it typically focuses on contact-hour instruction and simulation-based training. While a formal, extended work placement may not be included, the 25-hour duration is heavily focused on realistic simulations, practical scenario drills, and hands-on practice, designed to mirror real-world emergency situations.
This course is ideal for a wide range of individuals seeking a higher level of first aid competency, including:
• Workplace First Aiders: Individuals designated as first responders in high-risk or large-scale company environments.
• Safety & Security Personnel: Guards, site managers, and others whose roles may require immediate emergency intervention.
• Community Volunteers: Individuals involved in community, sports, or youth group activities.
• Individuals Seeking Personal Readiness: Anyone who desires the comprehensive skills to protect their family, friends, or the general public.
Access Requirements
While specific prerequisites may vary slightly, the standard access requirements for an MQF Level 2 Award generally include:
• Age: Applicants must typically be at least 18 years of age.
• Language Proficiency: A good working knowledge of English is usually required to fully understand the theoretical content and complex scenarios.
• Prior Knowledge (Recommended): While not always mandatory, possessing a valid basic first aid certificate or equivalent knowledge is highly recommended as this course builds on those foundational principles.
• Documentation: Submission of necessary personal documentation (e.g., ID/Passport copy).
• Written Examination: A timed, theory-based test assessing knowledge of protocols, anatomy/physiology, and legal obligations.
• Practical Scenarios (OSCEs): Participants must successfully manage simulated emergency scenarios, demonstrating proficiency in skills such as CPR/AED application, complex wound bandaging, and casualty movement.
• Continuous Formative Assessment: Instructor observation during practical drills and case studies throughout the 25 hours.
€1,200.00
Upon successful completion of this Award, participants will be able to demonstrate advanced levels of Knowledge, Skills, and Competences:
• Knowledge: A sound understanding of the physical, psychological, emotional, and legal aspects of pre-hospital emergency care. Knowledge of the correct management protocols for complex medical and trauma emergencies.
• Skills: The ability to conduct a rapid and accurate casualty assessment, perform adult and paediatric Basic Life Support (BLS), and operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Practical skills in advanced bleeding control (e.g., wound packing, tourniquet use), splinting, and administering emergency oxygen
• Competences: The proven competence to lead an emergency scene, delegate tasks to bystanders, communicate accurate information to emergency services, and demonstrate confident decision-making in high-stress, time-critical scenarios.
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