Childcare settings and youth reach programmes carry a duty of care that never lets up, and that includes keeping first aid certification current. The First Aid Response Refresher (FARR) course renews PHECC First Aid Response certification for staff whose qualification is expiring or has recently expired, and we run it on site for teams across Leinster, Cork city and surrounding areas.
Book your team's FARR trainingWhat is the FARR course?
FARR is a PHECC recognised recertification course for workplace first aiders who already hold a current or recently expired First Aid Response certificate. It revises patient assessment, cardiac response, medical emergencies, injury management, shock, unconscious patient care, burns, hypothermia and hyperthermia, incident reporting, communication and responder wellbeing. Renewal normally needs to happen within 30 days of the certificate expiring, so timing the refresher matters.
Why it matters for childcare and youth reach teams
Children and young people get hurt in ordinary, everyday ways, a fall in the yard, a burn in the kitchen, a choking incident at snack time, and staff need to be confident responding, not just certified on paper. Keeping FAR certification current also supports compliance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Regulations 2007, which is a standing obligation for any childcare or youth service employer.
On-site group refresher training
Rather than sending staff off site individually, we bring a PHECC accredited instructor to your location and refresh the whole team together. This keeps the training consistent, minimises time away from the children and young people in your care and works around your service’s own schedule.
Book your team's FARR trainingEntry requirements
Participants need to hold a current or recently expired PHECC First Aid Response certificate. The recommended minimum age is 16. Certification is assessed through multiple-choice questions and a practical skills evaluation, and runs at a maximum instructor to learner ratio of 1:8.
Group sizes and costs
In-person refresher: 12 hours over 2 days. Private group rate €795 to €895 for up to 8 learners (individual rate €195pp).
Blended refresher: 6 hours online plus 6 hours in person (one classroom day).
Private group rate €595 to €695 for up to 8 learners (individual rate €175pp).
Certification is valid for 2 years from successful completion.
Common questions
Do we need to have done the full FAR course first?
Yes, FARR is a renewal route and requires a current or recently expired PHECC First Aid Response certificate.
Can we mix online and in-person for our team?
Yes, the blended option covers 6 hours online and one in-person classroom day.
How many staff can join one session?
Up to 8 learners per private group session, matching the 1:8 instructor ratio.
What happens if our certificate has already lapsed?
Contact us to confirm whether you’re still within the window for the refresher route rather than needing to repeat the full course.
How First Aid Coaching can help
We work with childcare providers and youth reach programmes across Leinster and Cork to keep teams certified without disrupting the school or service calendar. Our instructors bring practical, PHECC accredited training delivered where your staff already are.
Book your team’s refresher training
To arrange on-site FARR training for your childcare or youth reach team, contact First Aid Coaching. We’ll confirm your certificate dates and the right group format for your service.
Call: 01 554 9708
Email: firstaid@firstaidcoaching.ie