First Aid Responder

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First Aid Responder

Course: First Aid Responder

(Pre Hospital Emergency Care Council)

Duration: 3 Days (options for 3 consecutive days or 3 dates spread over 3 weeks)

Participants: Up to 8

First Aid Response (previously known as Occupational First Aid) is a comprehensive 3-day Pre Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) accredited course which covers all the essential aspects of first aid for the workplace. This is the course required to meet the standard for First Aid in the workplace in Ireland which is recognised by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA).

As of the 1st of June 2018, the Health & Safety Authority will only recognise First Aid Response for newly qualified First Aiders in the workplace. All First Aid personnel who previously held Occupational First Aid Certification up to the 31st of May 2018 will refresh to the First Aid Response standard when their certificate is due to expire or during the period of their certification.

This course is set to the requirements of the Health & Safety Authority – HSA, Guidelines on First Aid at Places of Work May 2008. As required by The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 to 2021.

This is the required course by the HSA for First Aid in the workplace in Ireland.

There are no scheduled courses/events at present. For group/custom courses get in touch.

The First Aid Response course includes:

Patient Assessment
Cardiac First Response – Community
Maintain a register of personnel who have received such training
Common Medical Emergencies
Injury Management and Shock

Benefits to Employers

Improved Safety Culture
Reduction in accidents on site
Reduction in lost time due to accidents
Improved employee morale
Recognised Safety Awareness Training

Benefits to Employees

Improved Safety and Health Awareness
Recognition of Safety Training
Personal Development
Safe Pass registration card
Improved employment prospects

Course Programme

08.00 – Registration
08.40 – Introduction to Site Safety
09.20 – Legislation
10.00 – Site Accident Reporting
10.10 – Introduction to Risk Assessment
10.30 – BREAK
10.45 – Electricity & Services
11.15 – Excavations and Confined Spaces
11.45 – Work at Heights
12.15 – Accident Causation
12.45 – BREAK
13.30 – Construction Equipment
14.00 – Construction Vehicles
14.45 – BREAK
14.55 – Noise & Vibration
15.18 – Health and Hygiene
15.40 – Assessment
16.00 – CLOSE

Fee

Public Course: €175 per person In Company Course: €1,950 (4–16 people) + €32 registration fee per participant

Includes SOLAS registration, breakfast roll & refreshments.

Important Notice

All attendees must bring:

1 Passport size photo
Photographic ID (e.g. Safe Pass card, Driver’s Licence)
PPS Number (Required)

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For groups or large companies we can provide on site certified training to suit your needs. Get in touch to find out more.

Our Facilities

Our modern, spacious and comfortable training centres in Gorey Business Park and our Dublin base on the Belgard Road are ideal learning environments. Each venue offers ample free car parking with the additional benefit of a Luas stop close by in Dublin. Equipped with the most advanced AV equipment and practical training aids, we bring training to life!

Testimonials

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