New Training Program “Provision of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid in the Community” by the Centre for Lifelong Learning (KEDIVIM) of HMU
The Centre for Lifelong Learning (KEDIVIM) of the Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU) is implementing the second cycle of the training program entitled “Provision of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid in the Community.”
🩺 The 1st cycle was successfully completed!
👉 Applications are now open for the 2nd cycle of the training program.
🎯 Program Objectives
The program aims to enable participants to:
- organize an appropriate community first aid kit, taking into account prevailing environmental and public health conditions,
- recognize situations requiring the provision of Basic Life Support (BLS), with or without the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED),
- apply appropriate first aid measures in emergency situations at the pre-hospital stage and at the scene of the incident,
- implement immobilization and safe patient transfer techniques for individuals requiring urgent further treatment in a healthcare facility,
- perform specialized first aid techniques, such as the recovery position, ischemic bandaging (tourniquet), the Heimlich maneuver, among others.
👥 Target Groups
The program is addressed to professionals working in tourism, industry, catering and hospitality, education, members of associations and organizations, as well as volunteer individuals interested in acquiring certified CPR and first aid skills.
🗓 Registration Period
28 January 2026 – 02 March 2026
🎓 Commencement of Courses: 20 March 2026
⏱ Total Duration: 20 hours
Distance Learning Component:
- 6 hours of asynchronous learning with uploaded educational material available prior to the practical training,
- 4 hours of synchronous online learning (Friday, 20/01/2026, 17:00–21:00).
On-site Practical Training:
- 10 hours of practical training at the Emergency Nursing and First Aid Laboratory,
Hellenic Mediterranean University, Heraklion
(Saturday, 21/01/2026, 09:00–19:00).
📄 Upon successful completion of the program, a Certificate of Training is awarded.
🔗 More information & registrations:
https://kedivim.hmu.gr/parochi-kardiopnevmonikis-anazoogonisis-kai-proton-voitheion-stin-koinotita/