FIRST AID RESPONDER
WHAT QUALIFICATION PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE?:
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The First Aid Response (FAR) Standard, developed by PHECC (The Pre-Hospital Emergency Care), provides essential training for individuals and groups seeking to acquire vital first aid skills, including cardiac first response. This comprehensive standard ensures that individuals known as First Aid Responders" are well-equipped to handle first aid and basic life support situations effectively., the FAR Standard aligns with the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) requirements for occupational first aid training the workplace, promoting a safer environment for all.
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COURSE TIMES & LOCATIONS:
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Instructors will complete training on-site. Course duration 3 days
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WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE:
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This course is aimed at all employees, regardless of the industry type.
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WHY SHOULD STAFF TAKE THIS COURSE:
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First Aid Responder course, Is where you will master critical first aid skills aligned with the new Health and Safety standards. Step up and become a certified responder, making your workplace safer for everyone!
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COURSE AIMS:
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It is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide emergency first aid should the need arise.
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This course is perfect for anyone who is required to act as the first aider in their place of work, community group, voluntary organisation and in the home.
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FIRST AID COURSE CONTENT:
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Basic Principals of First Aid
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Scene Management
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First Aid Equipment
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Shock/Fainting/Unconsciousness – Focusing on the Recovery position.
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Asthma Attack
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AED/CPR
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Stroke
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Heart Attack
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Bleeding & wounds
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Burns & Scalding
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Bandaging
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Examination and Assessment is both practical and written and is held on Day 3 of the course.
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COURSE OUTCOME:
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• Successful delegates will receive a certificate valid for 2 years.
A 2-day refresher course is required after two years to stay certification.
Certs issued from affiliation - UFAS
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