First Aid at work is of paramount importance. Chapter 2 of Part 7 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations (S.I. No. 299 of 2007) concerning first aid at workstate that Employers have a duty to provide first-aid equipment at all places of work where working conditions require it. Depending on the size and/or specific hazards of undertaking or establishment, trained Occupational First-Aiders must also be provided. Information must be provided to employees and/or safety representatives as regards first-aid facilities and arrangements in place.

Aim

After the course delegates should be able:

•  To increase awareness of possible accidents.
•  To identify an accident that requires first-aid treatment.
•  To learn techniques to apply first-aid.
•  To optimise performance and health in the workplace.

PHECC FAR (First-Aid Response) certification is valid for 2 years at which point recertification is required.

Thereafter, the First Aider will receive a certificate from the registered training provider for 2 yearly refresher training as per PHECC Requirements.

Existing FAR First-Aid Responders who do the 2 days refresher training and assessment based on the PHECC Standard will be entitled to a PHECC FAR (First-Aid Response) certificate. They will not need to do the full 3-day course. This is recognition of prior learning.

8 at the moment.This is to ensure learners have sufficient time to develop first aid skills. 

The FETAC Occupational First-Aid modules covers:

• First-Aid in the workplace
• Patient Assessments
• Respiratory emergencies
• Cardiac First Response (AED/Aspirin administration)
• Wounds and Bleeding
• Altered levels of consciousness
• Musculoskeletal injuries
• Medical Emergencies (Stroke, Heart Attacks, Epilepsy, Asthma, Diabetes)
• Burns, scalds, chemicals and electric shock.

Compliance with Safety Regulations, effective Safety Statement, reduced absenteeism, increased protection to employees, visitors, suppliers, contractors, etc., possible insurance benefits and increased morale to trained staff.