PHECC - First Aid Response

Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council - FAR Course

First Aid Response (3 Day PHECC Certified)

Course Type: First Aid for the Workplace

Duration: 3 days

Certification: PHECC First Aid Response certificate

Recertification: 2 Day Refresher Course Required after 2 years

€375 per person Booking

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PHECC - First Aid Response


Duration:3 days


Accredited by:Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council


  • Dublin
  • 3 days
  • Mon 26 Aug 2024 | 09:30 - 16:30
  • Tue 27 Aug 2024 | 09:30 - 16:30
  • Wed 28 Aug 2024 | 09:30 - 16:30

First Aid Response previously known as the Occupational First Aid. This is a comprehensive 3-day Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council – PHECC accredited course which covers all the essential aspects of first aid for the workplace. This is the required course by the HSA for First Aid in the workplace in Ireland.

As of the 1st of June 2018, the Health & Safety Authority will only recognise First Aid Response for newly qualified First Aiders in the workplace. All First Aid personnel who previously held Occupational First Aid Certification up to the 31st of May 2018 will refresh to the First Aid Response standard when their certificate is due to expire or during the period of their certification.

This course is set to the requirements of the Health & Safety Authority – HSA, Guidelines on First Aid at Places of Work May 2008. As required by The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007, (S.I. No. 299 of 2007).

During the training we use a ratio of 1:1 (1 manikin for each participant) this gives you the maximum hands-on practical training and affords the best hygiene standards.

This is the required course by the HSA for First Aid in the workplace in Ireland.

The First Aid Response course includes:

  • Patient Assessment
  • Burns and Electrical Injury Care
  • Cardiac First Response - Community
  • Hypothermia and Hyperthermia
  • Common Medical Emergencies
  • Information Management
  • Injury Management and Shock
  • Communications
  • Care of the Unconscious Patient
  • The Well-Being of the First Aid Responder


Features:

  • Video (CFR-C) based course ensures consistency
  • PowerPoint presentations
  • Group activities
  • Instructor led, hands on practice reinforces skills proficiency

In the classroom, students participate in simulated scenarios. Students work with an Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council Instructor to complete skills practice.

Course Format

The course is 3 full training day including skills practice and assessment. While the course content of the course remains the same for every course, delivery can be altered or adapted to suit learner needs, within reason.  There is an assessment with this course for certification.

Assessment:

  • Multiply Choice Questions (MCQ)
  • Practical Assessment

All assessments are carried out in accordance with PHECC requirements and is internally authenticated before certification is issued. All participants have the right to appeal their results, the appeals procedure is also in accordance with Safety Ireland Guidelines.

All successful candidates in the MCQ and practical exams will be awarded a PHECC certificate which is valid for 2 years.

Grading of the Assessment is as follows:

  • To pass this course the participant will need an 60% pass rate.
Who Should Attend: Anyone who wants to maintain their First Aid Response status
Prerequisites: Valid First Aid Response Certification 
Manual: First Aid Manual - downloadable version
Duration: 2 days
Certificate: PHECC certificate issued to each participant
Certificate Valid For: 2 years
Accreditation: Recognised Training by the Health & Safety Authority
Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council Approved Course
Company and Group Discounts:    Yes - Contact us for a quote for both in-house and on-site training

The price shown is €193.75 per person based on 8 participants attending.

Booking For Groups/Companies:
Just contact us and we can arrange an Instructor for your own location. All we need is a room suitable for the group size. This course is also available for bookings on weekends. The course can also be run for your group at out training centre in Terenure, Dublin 6West. This course can be tailored for your group/company own needs.

Booking For Individuals:
This course is available as an open course for individuals to join. Check the Schedule and join our email list fro updates of new courses and details of our next open course.

Need A Course Urgently:
If you require this course urgently for work or safety audit, we can arrange this course at any time and in any location. This is possible even if it's just for one person. Just contact us for a quote on 01-44 22 999.

Age Requirement:
There is no minimum age requirement set out in the current Education & Training Standards, however an individual should be mature enough to comprehend the knowledge, skills and implications associated with defibrillation and have a maturity to complete assessment to receive certification. Currently recognised institutions use 16 years of age as a benchmark.

Equality, Access, Transfer, Progression, Feedback and Complaints:
Each place on the course is provided on a first come basis. If a course is full additional courses may be scheduled if there is adequate demand. Safety Ireland will at all times ensure equality in our service provision. We therefore ask any learner that has specific learning requirements to contact our office on 01-44 22 999, or at the time of booking the training and we will ensure that all possible measure are taken to meet requirements. English is the language that the training is provided in and each participant should have a good understanding of the English language, in the case where this is not so participants are permitted to bring an interpreter, however they may do so but only with prior notice must be give to Safety Ireland. If you are unable to attend your training session we will if possible offer you an alternative date or training location. If you have any feedback or complaints please email us at [email protected]

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