First aid training for the workplace
PHECC has designed the First Aid Response (FAR) Standard to offer appropriate training to individuals and groups who require a first aid skill set including cardiac first response.
The FAR Standard meets the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) requirement for occupational first aid training for the workplace.
Course content:
- Patient Assessment
- Procedures
- Cardiac First Response (CPR & AED, Choking & Stroke)
- Common Medical Emergencies (Asthma, Diabetes, Seizures, Poisoning & Fainting)
- Injury Management & Shock (Bleeding, Fractures, Sprains, Strains & Dislocations, Shock)
- Care of the Unconscious Patient
- Burns & Electrical Injury Care
- Hypothermia & Hyperthermia
- Information Management & Communications,
- The Well-Being of the First-Aid Responder
Includes: Course materials & PHECC certificates of Completion
This is 3 day programme.
Training dates: 23rd, 24th and 30th June
FAR courses are certified by the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council. Certificate is valid for 2 years.
For more information please contact Aisling Ryan at aryan@shannonchamber.ie
Shannon Chamber Skillnet is co-funded by Skillnet Ireland and member companies. Skillnet Ireland is funded from the National Training Fund through the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.
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Training Cancellation Policy: Training courses which are cancelled over 7 days in advance of scheduled training date shall incur no cancellation fee. Training courses which are cancelled within 7 days of scheduled training date shall incur a cancellation fee equal to 50% of the cost. Registrants who give less than 24 hours notice or fail to attend training will be charged 100% of the full fee.
