This is open to anyone who currently holds a valid First Aid Response certification and wants to maintain this qualification. Your current qualification in First Aid Response must not be out of date to attend a refresher course, only in exceptional circumstances can an extension be granted of no more than three months. From the 1st of February 2023, the maximum extension available is one month regardless of circumstances. Examples of exceptional circumstances are maternity leave or hospitalisation. Please note that extensions are not automatically awarded and supporting documentation must be supplied.
This is the required course by the HSA for First Aid in the workplace in Ireland.
The First Aid Response course includes:
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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 2 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.
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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]