First Aid Response
This Medicore Medical Services course equips participants to recognise and support individuals with life-threatening injuries until medical professionals arrive. Designed for those needing basic first aid skills, including non-healthcare staff, sports coaches, teachers, and parents, it covers CPR, choking, recovery position and a range of first aid techniques, with no prerequisites required for enrolment.
Comprehensive First aid Training in Ireland
At Medicore Medical Services, we offer an industry-leading First Aid Responder Course designed to equip individuals with the essential skills needed to manage life-threatening emergencies effectively. Developed in line with the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) standards, this comprehensive training covers everything from a range of basic first aid techniques to cardiac first response, ensuring participants are fully prepared for real-life scenarios.
Course Details
Who's it for
There are currently no prerequisites for this course. Students should be physically well enough to carry out CPR as well as other practical skills, such as attempting to relieve the blockage in someone who is choking, placing somebody in the recovery position and putting bandages on injured limbs.
Requirements
First Aid Response (FAR) is a new training standard developed by the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council of Ireland.
FAR also includes the full Cardiac First Response Community standard.
Method of Delivery
The course is facilitated by an instructor from Medicore Medical Services who will use PowerPoint presentation and videos to guide you through the course.
The course is delivered through English.
Renewal
In order to maintain your qualification after your two-year certification period you will be required to undertake a two day recertification course.
Recertification should take place before your current certificate expires.
Course Description
First Aid in the Workplace: Learn the essentials of handling medical emergencies in a workplace setting, from injury management to patient assessment.
Cardiac First Response: Gain the skills needed to respond to cardiac emergencies at the community level, including CPR and defibrillation techniques.
Incident Procedures and Patient Care: Understand how to manage incidents effectively and provide critical care to unconscious patients, including recovery position techniques.
Emergency First Aid: Address common medical emergencies like asthma, diabetes, and seizures, as well as manage burns, hypothermia, and more.
Communication and Information Management: Master the art of clear communication during emergencies to ensure swift and effective responses.
Well-being of the First Aider: Learn how to care for yourself while helping others in high-stress situations.
Delivered by expert instructors using presentations, videos, and hands-on practice, the course ensures participants are fully first aid trained to handle emergencies confidently.
Why Choose medicore?
Comprehensive Curriculum:
Our FAR course is based on the latest PHECC training standards, providing a robust foundation in all aspects of first aid.
Focused on Practical Skills:
Our first aid courses focus on real-world applications, equipping you with essential emergency first aid skills.
No prerequisites required, suitable for anyone looking to learn first aid techniques, including teachers, coaches, and parents.
Enrol Today in Medicore’s First Aid Training
Medicore courses are classroom based and can be run in our training premises or onsite if space allows.
With a focus on real-world application and professional standards, we prepare you to confidently respond to emergencies wherever you are.