Emergency First Aid at Work for Irish Audiences Online Course
Gain essential emergency first aid skills with this CPD-approved training designed for Irish workplaces. Learn how to assess incidents, perform CPR, handle injuries, and respond effectively in emergencies.
Course Overview
Emergency first aid is the immediate assistance provided during an accident or medical emergency. While minor incidents may require simple actions like applying a plaster, more serious situations demand quick thinking and effective response to increase survival odds.
This course highlights common first aid situations and provides step-by-step guidance on handling CPR, choking, bleeding, shock, fractures, head injuries, burns, and more. It ensures that learners can assess scenes, communicate effectively with emergency services, and act appropriately.
Review the course details to identify which region's standards it adheres to. If the course is designed to meet Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) First Aid Response (FAR) standards, it is suitable for workplaces in the Republic of Ireland.
This course is CPD-approved, making it an industry-recognized qualification suitable for employees who need refresher training before re-certification every two years under the PHECC FAR framework.
Who Should Take This Course?
- Employees who have completed an Emergency First Aid practical course – Stay updated before re-certification.
- Managers & Supervisors – Understand workplace first aid procedures.
- HR & Health & Safety Officers – Ensure compliance with workplace first aid requirements.
- Any Employee Looking to Refresh First Aid Skills – Gain confidence in handling medical emergencies.
- Irish Workplace First Aiders – Learn best practices aligned with PHECC FAR standards.
Course Modules
- What is First Aid? – Introduction to emergency first aid principles.
- Barriers, ABCDs, and the Recovery Position – Key life-saving techniques.
- CPR and AEDs – Step-by-step guidance on performing CPR and using AEDs.
- Choking – How to assist choking adults and children.
- Bleeding – Managing different types of wounds and controlling bleeding.
- Shock – Recognizing and responding to shock conditions.
- Spinal Injuries – Handling potential spinal trauma safely.
- Breaks & Fractures – How to immobilize and support broken bones.
- Head Injuries – Identifying and responding to concussions and severe head trauma.
- Sprains & Strains – Providing basic care for soft tissue injuries.
- Managing an Incident & Record Keeping – Essential first aid documentation.
- Burns & Scalds – Proper care for thermal and chemical burns.
- Electric Shock – First aid response to electrical injuries.
- Eye Injuries – Managing eye-related emergencies.
- Anaphylaxis and Diabetes – How to respond to severe allergic reactions and diabetic emergencies.
- Heart Attack & Stroke – Recognizing symptoms and providing immediate care.
Key Course Features
- CPD Approved – Industry-recognized qualification for Irish workplaces.
- Covers Emergency First Aid Procedures & Life-Saving Techniques – Be prepared for any workplace emergency.
- Fully Online & Self-Paced – Learn at your convenience.
- Ideal for First Aid Refreshers Before Re-Certification – Stay up to date with first aid protocols.
- Instant Certification Upon Completion – Demonstrate workplace first aid competency.
Course Duration
150 minutes of video content (excluding quiz and reflection time).
Be Ready for Emergencies – Enroll Today!