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Over 3,000 Educators Hold Valid Basic Life Support Certificates In Maltese Schools

Over 3,000 Educators Hold Valid Basic Life Support Certificates In Maltese Schools
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In a parliamentary question and answer, the Minister for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation, Clifton Grima, answered that the question…

He confirmed that there are 249 educators who hold the role of First Aiders in schools, having received training provided by the administration.

Additionally, there are 3,068 educators who possess a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.

Across the EU, several countries, including Austria, Germany, Hungary, Denmark, and Sweden, have implemented compulsory first aid or CPR training in schools, workplaces, or for learner drivers, reflecting a broader effort to increase public preparedness for emergencies.

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