First Aid Response (FAR)
The aim of this First Aid Responder(FAR) course is to provide students with the knowledge, skills and attitude to become a competent First Aid Responder.
Duration: 3 Days (18H)
Maximum of 10 learners
Certificate of Competence valid for 2 years will be issued to all learners who successfully complete this course.
A recertification course must be taken every 2 years to keep up your certification, the refresher course is a 2-day course and proof of a current FAR certificate is required in order to attend for recertification. Price available on request.
Contact us to get the group discount.
Please note that this course requires a minimum of 3 learners.
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Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, employers in Ireland have a legal obligation to ensure the health and safety of their employees and others who may be affected by their work activities. This includes providing adequate first aid provisions and trained personnel, depending on the nature of the workplace and the level of risk involved.
Anyone who wants to be trained and certified as a First Aid Responder and deliver first aid care according to the protocols of PHECC.
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• Patient Assessment
• Incident Procedures
• Cardiac First Response - Community
• Common Medical Emergencies
• Injury Management & Shock
• Care of the Unconscious Patient
• Burns & Electrical Injury Care
• Hypothermia & Hyperthermia
• Information Management
• Communications
• The Wellbeing of the First-Aid Responder
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The course is highly interactive with each theory session being followed by a demonstration, practical tasks, and assessment of individual skills. EFAST instructors consider the type of training that will be most effective and adapting for your workforce, taking into account the specific skills and knowledge required for each role