First Aid Responder 

Description

PHECC First Aid Response is a 3-day course that will equip the attendee with the necessary practical skills, knowledge and confidence to;

• give effective life support (CPR);
• diagnose and treat injuries or illness;
• maintain care and comfort of a patient who has become suddenly ill or injured in the workplace or community until the arrival of emergency medical services;
• use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED);
• administer aspirin for cases of a suspected heart attack.

The Health & Safety Authority (HSA) now recognises the PHECC First Aid Response (FAR) training course as meeting the needs of Occupational First Aid Training. The FAR Standard was developed by the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC), an independent statutory body that sets the standards for education and training for pre-hospital emergency care in Ireland.

This PHECC First Aid Response course is comprised of 3 days of classroom sessions covering theory, practical exercises and assessments.

Learning Outcomes

• On completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Recognise and Assess the causes and effects of sudden illness and/or injury.
• Call for emergency medical services and provide adequate cover until handover.
• React to emergencies and respond in a safe, effective and appropriate manner.
• Record and report actions and interventions.
• Retain a caring attitude in your role as a First Aid Responder.

Course Outline

• Patient Assessment
• Incident Procedures
• Cardiac First Response (CFR) Community
• Common Medical Emergencies
• Injury Management & Shock
• Care of an Unconscious Patient
• Burns & Electrical Injury Care
• Hypothermia & Hyperthermia

• Information management
• Communications
• Well-Being of a First Aid Responder

Certification & Assessment

MCQ Exam + Skills Assessment
On successful completion of this course, participants will receive a PHECC certificate valid for two years from the date of completion of the course.