4 ways to stay Healthy during Quarantine January 28th, 2021Lockdown. It’s not the end of the world – even though it certainly seems that way. Many of us groan at the thought of yet another quarantine, especially the more physically active among us […]Read More
Guidelines During Covid-19: CPR Adult May 29th, 2020General recommendations for BLS in adults by lay rescuers for suspected or confirmed COVID-19 Cardiac arrest is identified if a person is unresponsive and not breathing normally. Responsiveness is assessed by shaking the person […]Read More
Why We Never Provide Ventilations on Manikins During CPR Training January 31st, 2020From the very beginning, our organisation has not provided ventilations (Rescue Breaths) directly on manikins during CPR training. It is clear the reason behind this. In one word: hygiene. Transmitted diseases like, H1N1, hepatitis, […]Read More
How to ensure your Medical Information and Emergency Contacts can be found January 3rd, 2020Better safe than sorry. These words may come true in the case of an accident and an emergency. Although no one expects the worst to happen to them, unfortunately, it is a possibility that […]Read More
What Items Should I keep in my First Aid Kit? December 9th, 2019To be able to handle small injuries and accidents within the home, it is advisable to have a well-stocked, childproof First Aid kit. Your kit should be easy to find and preferably not kept […]Read More
Antibiotic Resistance and the Effect to Our Health November 11th, 2019 Educating people on Antibiotic use could be a life saver! “The time may come when penicillin can be bought by anyone in the shops. Then there is the danger that the ignorant man may […]Read More
FIRE DRILL: When and Why September 26th, 2019Fire drills can be a matter of life and death and because of this it is essential to know the following: What is a Fire Drill? Why is it important? How often should a […]Read More
The origin of the phrase “Saved by the Bell” September 4th, 2019“Saved by the bell” is the phrase we use when we want to say that someone or something is saved by a last-minute intervention. Many people believe that this phrase was invented in the […]Read More
Lionfish Invade the Mediterranean – First Aid Treatment after a Sting August 5th, 2019The summer period in Cyprus can reach temperatures of over 40 degrees Celsius and this can affect the sea temperature also. This has caused a chain reaction to the ecosystem and attracted a large […]Read More
The Evolution of CPR Training is Here August 2nd, 2019According to European statistics, the survival rate from CPR alone during a cardiac arrest is extremely low. The main reason we perform CPR is not that the victim will recover, but because we keep […]Read More
How is AED placement regulated in Cyprus (Interview) June 6th, 2019An interview with John Zenios The parliament of Cyprus was the first in the whole Europe to pass an AED law. It’s been over a decade now that there is a law in Cyprus, […]Read More
How to recognize Heart Attack, Cardiac Arrest, Stroke, Choking May 17th, 2019Heart Attack What is a Heart Attack? Heart attack or myocardial infraction, arises when there is an interruption of the blood flow to the heart. This blockage usually occurs due to a build-up of […]Read More
Safety Checklist for Every Home With Small Children February 20th, 2019All parents’ first concern is the safety of their children. The dangers vary and, unfortunately, lurk everywhere, either inside or outside of the house. The house always gives a sense of security, but many […]Read More
Bunkbed Related Risks and Injuries for Young Ones October 30th, 2018In the 90s bunkbeds became the latest must-have item for young ones and have remained popular. However, the majority of parents do not anticipate the injuries that could occur after buying their children a […]Read More
November & December Trainings October 25th, 2018EMP Medic is excited to announce the new training courses for the forthcoming months, all subsidised by the HRDA. The training courses available are: • Emergency First Aid at Work (Greek) • Emergency First […]Read More
Heat Related Problems: Prevention and Recognition May 31st, 2018With yet another hot summer on the horizon it is vital that the public are aware of how to prevent heat related illnesses. Signs of heat exhaustion often begin suddenly with no one being […]Read More
What is Secondary Drowning? August 28th, 2017You pay close attention to little ones when swimming, making sure they are not left alone and that a lifeguard is on hand. However, the danger does not end once your child has left […]Read More
Using Tourniquets, the New Guidelines August 22nd, 2017If someone is bleeding from a major artery or vein a substantial amount of blood can be lost very quickly. It is estimated that with extremely heavy bleeding an adult could lose 40% of […]Read More
High Cholesterol in Europe October 5th, 2016According to the World Health Organisation the raised cholesterol in people all around the work increase the risks of heart disease and stroke. According to global statistics, a third of ischaemic heart disease is […]Read More
Seminars for September & October September 2nd, 2016EMP Medic announces its training courses for the upcoming months.! All our training courses are subsidised by HRDA. Learn today the necessary first aid in order to be able to save a life during […]Read More
Pool Lifeguard Training: WaterWorld Waterpark August 5th, 2016For WaterWorld Waterpark, safety is constantly a top priority. That’s why they are regularly training their staff in regards to this. The point for every lifeguard is always to anticipate or better prevent an […]Read More
How to Prepare Well for an Earthquake! [Go-Bag] June 28th, 2016This is not a regular post, regarding how to survive an earthquake. Just to clear one thing up, standing under a door won’t do you any good. The topic “how to survive an earthquake” […]Read More
8 Facts you Need to Know About Zika Virus [infographic] June 2nd, 2016Most believe it’s something new, where in fact the virus was first isolated in 1947. But for most people the virus became known when in 2015 reached pandemic levels. Also known as Zika fever, […]Read More
Announcement: Security Guard Professional Training April 28th, 2016We would like to announce a training program that allows you to carry out security guard duties, by being approved by the Cyprus Police. The next course will take place on the 5th, 6th […]Read More
Training Courses for February & March February 3rd, 2016 EMP Medic announces its training courses for the upcoming months.! All our training courses are subsidised by HRDA. Learn today the necessary first aid in order to be able to save a life […]Read More
New 2015 Guidelines for CPR & AED (adult, child & infant) October 22nd, 2015The new ILCOR Guidelines 2015 highlight the critical and effective coordinated community response that brings together the bystander (first aider) and the medical dispatcher. Adult Basic Life Support and Automated External Defibrillation There is […]Read More
Training Courses in October & November September 23rd, 2015 EMP Medic announces its training courses for the upcoming months. We have organised for you seminars in both Greek and English! All our training courses are subsidised by HRDA. Learn today the necessary first […]Read More
What to Include in a First Aid Kit September 18th, 2015 Having a first aid kit is mandatory for the workplace but even more crucial for our house, car, boat or something we take with us at the beach. So what should you include […]Read More
Atlantica Golden Beach Hotel (Paphos) Pool Lifeguard Training August 25th, 2015On July 31st 2015 the pool lifeguard training course was conducted for the employees of Atlantica Golden Beach Hotel, which is situated on the beachfront in Paphos. The training was conducted in a relax […]Read More
Training Courses for September 2015 July 8th, 2015EMP Medic First Aid has arranged a series of training courses for September 2015! The courses will be held at different locations all over Cyprus, making it easy for each individual to attend the […]Read More
The Steps of Using an AED July 16th, 2013Thousands of individuals have participated and have been certified to provide CPR and use a defib by attending the CPR & AED training program! We wish all of you to have an additional tool, […]Read More
World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2012 April 28th, 2012The 2012 World Day for Safety and Health at Work focuses on the promotion of occupational safety and health in a green economy. There is a shift in the world to a greener and […]Read More
Register your AED ( August 2011 ) August 24th, 2011The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Cyprus is ready to accept your registration forms that will comply with the current Legislation regarding the placement of the AED (Automated External Deffibrilators) and the […]Read More
New Guidelines on CPR ( October 2010) October 19th, 2010On October 18th 2010, the new cardiopulmonary resuscitation guidelines where posted from the European Resuscitation Council. These new guidelines that will cover the period 2011 – 2015 emphasize the importance of chest compressions to […]Read More
Approval from Ministry of Labor ( July 2010) July 23rd, 2010Our organization is the first to be approved from the ministry of labor, under the department of Labor Inspections with certification number TEE (21.01.6.3.3-1). The department of Labor Inspections also approved the two training […]Read More
Visit in Arizona Phoenix USA for MFA Conference (April) May 24th, 2010John Zenios (EMP Master Trainer) and Christopher Zenios (EMP Instructor Trainer) attended the conference organised by Medic First Aid. The name of the conference is connecting the dots. Experience, knowledge and skills on good training techniques, […]Read More
The 1st AED Training Course in Cyprus October 20th, 2001In 2001 at the Lordos Beach Hotel a group of dentist’s from the “Famagusta Dentist Club” attended a two days course which included first aid and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator. This […]Read More
