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First Aid: End to Fast-Track Certificates

Published January 9, 2026, 06:18
First Aid: End to Fast-Track Certificates

The Ministry of Health is promoting a bill to regulate first aid training and the provision of related services, putting an end to fast-track certificates without uniform standards. The bill introduces licensing, evaluation, and supervision procedures, as well as criminal penalties for violations. It sets minimum specifications for training, requiring a timetable with theoretical and practical components, as well as appropriate equipment and space. It also establishes obligations for trainers and introduces the obligation to keep records for incident logging and trainee evaluation. The regulation also concerns organized first aid services in events and venues.