Training - First Aid (FAR, Basic, CFR, Defib) (Price on Enquiry)

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First Aid Training & Certification

Equip your workforce with life-saving skills through our comprehensive first aid training programs. Our certified courses provide employees with the confidence and competence to respond effectively to medical emergencies in the workplace.

Course Overview: Our first aid training delivers essential emergency response skills, from basic wound care to life-threatening situations. Participants learn practical techniques through hands-on practice and realistic scenarios, ensuring they're prepared to act when it matters most.

Key Learning Objectives:

• Assess emergency situations and prioritize care
• Perform CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and use AED devices
• Manage unconscious casualties and recovery positions
• Treat cuts, burns, fractures, and other common injuries
• Recognize and respond to heart attacks and strokes
• Handle choking emergencies in adults and children
• Manage shock and severe bleeding
• Understand when to call emergency services

Training Content Includes:

• Primary and secondary surveys of casualties
• CPR techniques for adults, children, and infants
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED) operation
• Wound cleaning, dressing, and bandaging techniques
• Treatment of burns, scalds, and chemical injuries
• Fracture and sprain management
• Medical emergency recognition (heart attack, stroke, seizures)
• Workplace-specific first aid scenarios

Who Should Attend:

• Designated workplace first aiders
• Health and safety representatives
• Supervisors and team leaders
• Employees in high-risk work environments
• Anyone wanting to learn life-saving skills

Training Details:

• Duration: 2-3 days (depending on certification level)
• Certification: Occupational First Aid Certificate (valid for 3 years or as per PHECC Guidelines)
• Delivery: Hands-on practical training with certified instructors
• Group Size: Maximum 10 participants for optimal practice time

Certification Levels Available:

• Basic First Aid: Essential skills for low-risk workplaces
• First Aid Responder (FAR): Comprehensive training for workplace first aiders

Practical Components:

• CPR practice on training manikins
• AED operation and scenarios
• Bandaging and wound care techniques
• Emergency scenario simulations
• Assessment and certification testing

Why Choose Our First Aid Training:

• Certified instructors with medical and emergency service backgrounds
• Compliance with Irish Health and Safety Authority requirements
• Realistic training scenarios based on actual workplace incidents
• Small class sizes ensuring individual attention
• Trusted by major employers including Garrett Motion

Benefits for Your Workplace:

• Meet legal first aid provision requirements
• Reduce severity of workplace injuries
• Faster emergency response times
• Increased employee confidence and morale
• Potential reduction in insurance premiums

Industries We Serve:

• Manufacturing and industrial facilities
• Office environments and retail spaces
• Construction and engineering sites
• Food and beverage processing
• Healthcare and educational facilities

Refresher Training Available: Annual refresher courses to maintain skills and update certifications, ensuring your first aiders stay current with best practices.

This essential training could mean the difference between life and death in your workplace. Invest in your employees' safety and your legal compliance today.