First Aid Responder (FAR) Training Course – PHECC

Duration: 3 Day
Participants: Up to 8 participants

Who is First Aid Response Training for?

Personnel who wish to become certified first aiders in their workplace.

What Certification will I get once course is completed

First Aid Responder (FAR) Training Course – PHECC Certification

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this comprehensive first aid response course, participants will have developed and demonstrated proficiency in several key areas of first aid. These are essential skills for effectively responding to various medical emergencies, both in the workplace and other environments. The course is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and confidence to handle such situations promptly and competently.

• Mastery in First Aid Response Skills: Participants will gain hands-on experience and develop a skillset that is crucial for delivering an effective first aid response. This includes learning how to assess an emergency situation, applying basic life support techniques, and using first aid equipment correctly. The course offers practical training to ensure that participants are comfortable and efficient in executing these skills.
• Assistance in Medical Emergencies: Trainees will learn how to provide immediate and effective assistance to individuals suffering from a variety of medical emergencies. This encompasses dealing with life-threatening conditions such as heart attacks, strokes, and severe allergic reactions, as well as managing less critical situations like minor injuries and illnesses.
• Preparation for the Arrival of Emergency Services: A vital part of first aid is to provide initial care and stabilize the patient until professional medical help arrives. Participants will be trained to maintain control of the situation, provide essential care, and minimize the risk of further harm. They will also learn how to communicate effectively with emergency services to ensure a seamless handover.
• First Aid Application in Various Settings: The course emphasizes the importance of being prepared to provide first aid in different environments. Special focus is given to workplace scenarios, where specific risks and legal obligations need to be considered. Participants will understand how to tailor their response according to the nature of the environment, whether it’s an office, a construction site, or a public space.

By the end of this programme, participants will be equipped not only with the technical skills necessary for first aid but also with the confidence and presence of mind to act decisively and effectively in emergency situations.

Entry Requirements

There is no specific entry criterion including a minimum age for undertaking the course. However, a course participant should be mature enough to comprehend the knowledge, skills and implications associated with defibrillation and have a maturity to complete assessment to receive certification.

Assessment Details

• MCQ Exam
• Practical Skills Assessment required
• Learners will work in pairs

Course Programme

• Patient Assessment
• Incident Procedures
• Cardiac First Response (CFR) Community
• Common Medical Emergencies
• Injury Management & Shock
• Care of an Unconscious Patient
• Burns & Electrical Injury Care
• Hypothermia & Hyperthermia
• Information management
• Communications
• Well-Being of a First Aid Response

Accreditation

On successful completion of this course participants will receive a Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) First Aid Responder Certificate which is valid for 2 years. PHECC are the regulator for emergency medical services (EMS) in Ireland and their role is to protect the public. The Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) is an independent statutory agency with responsibility for standards, education and training in the field of pre-hospital emergency care. PHECC also maintain a statutory register of EMS practitioners.

Occupli also provide PHECC First Aid Responder (FAR) Refresher Training Course Click here for more information.

Each course is subject to course booking conditions. Please contact our office for further details.