Events

European Resuscitation Council Symposium 2009

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:08:07 GMT

Following on from the success of the 9th European Resuscitation Council (ERC) Congress in Ghent in May 2008, the ERC invites you to its Scientific Symposium on Education.

This Symposium focuses on education. Scientific knowledge can serve no purpose when the education does not work. While the 2010 Congress in Porto will focus on the science of resuscitation, this symposium will deal with educational aspects.

First Aid Convention in Europe 2009

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:00:52 GMT

The First Aid Convention in Europe (FACE) is an annual European Red Cross event.

FACE encourages the exchange on first aid techniques between European Red Cross members. The first aid competition involves teams providing first aid in a number of simulated scenarios. The first aid convention gives delegates the chance to share information and exchange views on first aid practice and theory. The convention includes an opening ceremony in which teams parade in their country's colours.

This edition 2009 is special as it is 150 years after the battle of Solferino which is the cause of of the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement.

World First Aid Day 2006

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:05:23 GMT

It is 6 years since the Red Cross/Red Crescent National Societies have been celebrating the second Saturday of September as World First Aid Day. On this day, National Societies organize events and ceremonies mobilizing volunteers and communities in order to raise public awareness about the importance of first aid.

This year, the theme is 'Red Cross/Red Crescent volunteers: saving lives without discrimination'.

First Aid Convention in Europe - 2006

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:00:54 GMT

The First Aid Convention in Europe is a meeting between first-aiders who come from various European countries and who are active members within the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement.

This Convention is composed of a competition based on required skills for immediate first aid in case of accident. But this event is not only a competition since it allows exchanges and represents an opportunity to debate about first aid techniques.

Each National Society that participates is represented by a team of 6 volunteers. The official language is English.

8th Congress of the ERC

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:44:27 GMT

The European Resuscitation Council, in conjunction with the Norwegian Resuscitation Council, organises its 8th Scientific Congress.

This Congress, as the previous ones, will provide the latest insight into the Science of Resuscitation. On that occasion, the guidelines 2005/2006 will be spread.