FAR – INITIAL

Initial FIRST AID RESPONSE including CFR (Cardiac First Response)

COURSE VENUE:   

MALDRON HOTEL, ORANMORE. H91 K7FA

THE ONLY CERTIFICATION ACCEPTED BY HEALTH AND SAFETY AUTHORITY

HSE AND TUSLA REPLACING OCCUPATIONAL FIRST AID SINCE 2018

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                                               This is a 3 Day Course, usually running 1 Day per week for 3 weeks                                             

  * Funding may be available for eligible candidates from Dept Social Protection *

   * Funding may be available for eligible candidates from Skillnet Organisations *

                                                                                      DO NOT BOOK UNLESS YOU CAN ATTEND THE THREE DAYS

                 “2024/2025 Initial Training”

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                                                                    Course Title: First Aid Response (FAR)

                                                                    Course Duration:  Three Days (usually one day per week for three weeks)

                                                                    Course Venue:  MALDRON HOTEL, ORANMORE. H91 K7FA 

                                                                                                                 “Rinville Suite” First Floor   

                                                                                                                    –    Bar Food Available                                         

                                                                     Course Fee:  €300.00 per trainee

                                                                     Course Times: 09.30 to 16.30 daily

 VIRUS PRECAUTIONS:

All training courses will have the following safeguards to minimise virus risk.

• Large Venue, Small Groups with Social Distancing
• Full set of Equipment per trainee
• Hand Sanitiser available
• PPE, with each trainee shown how to “donn” and “doff”
• FAR Manual will have Covid 19 Information Section
• Trainees will receive a Adult/Child CPR Pocket Mask for Practice / Post Training

Who is this course for:

This course is designed to provide the learner with the understanding, knowledge and practical skills required to provide and coordinate first aid in the workplace in compliance with the requirements of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2007 and its accompanying Regulations and Guidelines. 

General Aims:

This course is designed to enable the learner to:

– Understand the responsibilities of the FAR place in the workplace.

– Provide treatment for the purpose of preserving life or minimising consequences of injuries until medical help arrives

– Provide treatment in the workplace for an injury which does not require medical attention.

– Be capable of coordinating first aid arrangements in the workplace.

– Be familiar with Health and Safety legislation on First Aid provision in the workplace.

Method of Delivery:

The course will utilise both theory and practical learning which will encourage student participation and feedback and ensure strong knowledge of practical skills.

Instructors:

Course delivered by the principles of First Aid Training Service only.

No part time – Trainees or unqualified instructors.

Certification:

Learners who successfully complete this course will receive a PHECC Certificate (Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council) which is valid for 2 years.

Topics Covered:

The following is a overview of topics covered on this course, ADULT & PAEDIATRIC SKILLS:

• Principles of First Aid
• Getting Help
• Primary Survey
• Secondary Survey
• Bleeding
• Shock
• Anaphylaxis
• Fractures
• Spinal Injury
• Soft Tissue Damage
• CFR – Cardiac First Responder (Community) CPR and AED
• Choking
• Unconsciousness
• Concussion
• Compression
• Fainting
• Diabetes
• Asthma
• Seizures
• Stroke

Our instructors are mobile and can travel to deliver a course to groups on site at any location nationwide.