first aid AND PRE-HOSPITAL EMERGENCY CARE
first aid AND PRE-HOSPITAL EMERGENCY CARE
First Aid Response (FAR)
PHECC accredited workplace first aid training for organisations and individuals
3 day | Certified programme | In-person / On-site
Blended option in association with UFAS available
Nationwide across Ireland
Course overview
The First Aid Response (FAR) course qualifies participants to act as Certified Occupational First Aiders in the workplace.
This programme meets the legal requirements of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Regulations 2007 and is the recognised standard for workplace first aid in Ireland.
Training focuses on practical patient assessment, emergency response and ongoing casualty care, ensuring participants are confident to respond effectively while awaiting emergency services.
The PHECC FAR Course is the approved HSA course and is delivered by our experienced qualified Instructors
Who this course is for
This course is suitable for:
- Employees designated as workplace first aiders
- Supervisors and managers
- Health & safety representatives
- Staff working in higher-risk environments
- Organisations meeting statutory first aid obligations
No formal educational entry requirements apply.
Participants are recommended to be 16 years of age or older.
Outstanding medical expertise, delivered in a clear and engaging way
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What you will learn
Participants will develop practical competence in:
- Patient assessment and scene safety
- Cardiac first response (community level)
- Management of common medical emergencies
- Injury management and shock
- Care of the unconscious patient
- Burns and electrical injury care
- Hypothermia and hyperthermia
- Information management and incident reporting
- Communication during emergencies
- Wellbeing of the first aid responder
Training is hands-on, scenario-based and aligned with real workplace emergencies.
Assessment
Assessment is completed through:
- Multiple choice questions (MCQ)
- Practical skills assessment
Successful completion of both components is required for certification.
Why choose First Aid Coaching
- PHECC recognised training provider
- Experienced, multi-disciplinary instructors
- Practical, compliance-led training approach
- Nationwide delivery for organisations
- Trusted by employers across multiple sectors
Certification and standards
On completion, participants receive the PHECC First Aid Response certificate, issued in accordance with current national clinical guidance.
This certification supports workplace compliance and best practice under Irish health and safety legislation.