PHECC First Aid Response (FAR) Course
What is a First Aid Response?
First-Aid is an important skill in providing initial care to an injured or ill person and is a vital link in the chain of survival until further emergency care arrives. It is important as it can keep the person alive until medical help arrives and helps prevent further injury to the person. At CHSI we teaches participants First Aid to enable them to respond to any person who suddenly becomes ill or has an accident, until the emergency services arrive.
Who Needs First Aid Response Training?
First Aid Response (FAR) training is one of the most important workplace safety qualifications in Ireland. Whether you are an employer meeting compliance requirements or an individual looking to gain a recognised certification, completing a PHECC First Aid Response course is essential.
First Aid Response training is essential for:
Workplace first aiders
Construction and industrial workers
Healthcare and care staff
Employers responsible for staff safety
Under Irish health and safety legislation, employers must ensure appropriate first aid provision is in place.
What Does the Course Cover?
You will be taught CPR and how to use a defibrillator and basic first aid.
Course will be delivered by a combination of presentations, demonstrations and practical sessions.
Introduction to First Aid
Patient Assessment
Incident Procedure
Cardiac First Response - Community
Common Medical Emergencies
Injury Management and Shock
Care of the Unconscious Patient
Burns and Electrical Injury Care
Hypothermia and Hyperthermia
Information Management
Communications
The Well-being of the First Aid Responder
How Long Does the Course Take?
18 Classroom hours which is divided into 3 days
PHECC Certification
Each Student will have a Practical Test and a Theory test, assessment will be skills based and a short multiple choice question exam on the skills learned on the course. On successful completion you will receive a PHECC certificate and card, valid for 2 years. PHECC FAR certification is valid for 2 years. To remain certified, learners must complete refresher training before expiry.
Can CHSI Train Our Employees at Our Workplace?
Yes we can offer group bookings in your workplace or for smaller groups in our Training Centre in Oranmore
What is the cost of the course?
First aid responder course - €300pp. Groups of up to 8 €1900
First Aid Response FAQs
The Health and Safety Authority have an in-depth FAQ section about First Aid requirements in the workplace
