PHECC First Aid Response (FAR) Training Course – Certified Workplace First Aid

Be prepared for emergencies with certified PHECC First Aid Response training. This nationally recognised course gives you the knowledge and hands-on skills to act fast during medical emergencies, including cardiac incidents. Suitable for individuals and workplaces, this course meets all legal first aid training standards in Ireland.

Why choose this first aid course?

• National Certification: Fully accredited by PHECC (Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council)
• Meets Workplace Regulations: Approved by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA)
• TUSLA Recognised: Approved first aid course for childcare settings
• Flexible Learning: 3-day in-person OR  1 day online, 2 days in-person)
• Expert Trainers: Delivered by experienced emergency care professionals

For in-house course delivery, we offer flexible options to suit your team’s needs. The training can be delivered entirely in person over three days, or by combining one day of live online instructor-led learning with two days of in-person instruction.

Upcoming Public Courses

Day 1 is delivered online through ZOOM.
Day 2 & 3 are delivered at the hotels in Dublin or Cork

Course times are 9am to 4.30pm.

Dublin: Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport
Cork: Rochestown Park Hotel

Lunch and parking costs included in the price while attending at the hotels. 

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Workplace First Aiders
• Childcare workers and early years professionals
• Teachers, coaches, volunteers
• Anyone who wants to be prepared for emergency situations

Note: Learners must be 18 years or older to attend.

What You’ll Learn

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

• Respond to life-threatening and non-life-threatening medical emergencies
• Perform CPR and use an AED (defibrillator)
• Recognise and treat common injuries and illnesses (burns, bleeding, seizures, etc.)
• Call for emergency medical services and manage the scene until help arrives
• Communicate with patients and emergency services using PHECC CPGs

Course Details

• Duration: 3 days (minimum 18 contact hours)
• Format: In-person or online/in-person (1 day online, 2 days in-person)
• Trainer to Learner Ratio: Max 1:8 for practical sessions
• Assessment: Continuous skills evaluation, practical assessments, and a 20-question multiple-choice exam
• Certification: PHECC First Aid Response Certificate (valid for 2 years)

Zoom Requirements (for online component where applicable)

• Stable internet connection
• Microphone and speakers (built-in or external)
• Webcam for participation

You can join via the Zoom app or directly through your browser using the course link provided after registration.

Legal Compliance for Employers

In accordance with Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Regulations 2007, employers must:

• Provide accessible first aid equipment and trained responders
• Ensure adequate numbers of trained first aiders based on workplace risk
• Include first aid arrangements in the safety statement

The Role of a First Aid Responder

A certified First Aid Responder is trained to:

• Manage medical incidents until emergency medical services arrive
• React effectively in high-pressure situations
• Apply PHECC guidelines for assessment, treatment, and communication
• Continue professional development through refresher training

Recertification Requirements

PHECC FAR certification is valid for 2 years. To maintain your status as a certified First Aider, you must complete a First Aid Refresher Course before the expiration date.

Check out our upcoming First Aid Recertification dates here

Book Your Place Today

Don’t wait until an emergency happens. Be ready to respond.

Contact us now to book your PHECC First Aid Response Course or arrange on-site training for your team.