Next Open Classes in Dublin (9.30am-4.30pm):
July 12th – 14th
July 24th – 26th
August 9th – 11th
August 23rd – 25th
Other Dates Can Be Arranged Upon Request
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Introduction
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Following the FAR course participants should be able to:
• Deal with life-threatening or potentially life-threatening conditions until the arrival of emergency medical services
• Provide an adequate response for conditions not thought to be life-threatening but are necessary to prevent further harm before the emergency medical services arrive
• Provide first-aid in a wide range of environments including the workplace, home and recreational settings
• Display the requisite personal skills including composure, competence and self-confidence while understanding their limitations
Course Duration
The course is run over 3 days.
Course Content/Topics Covered
Patient Assessment
Incident Procedures
Cardiac First Response (CPR & AED, Choking & Stroke)
Common Medical Emergencies (Asthma, Diabetes, Seizures, Poisoning & Fainting)
Injury Management & Shock (Bleeding, Bone Injuries, Sprains, Strains & Dislocations, Shock)
Care of the Unconscious Patient
Burns & Electrical Injury Care
Hypothermia & Hyperthermia
Information Management & Communications
The Well-Being of the First-Aid Responder
Assessment/Evaluation
An assessment takes place at the end of the third day. There is a practical and theoretical element to the assessment. Participants complete a multiple-choice examination paper and undertake skills assessments. In order to be successful, participants must achieve a mark of 80% or greater in each element of the assessment.
Certification
Successful completion of the First Aid Response course leads to joint certification by both PHECC and Order of Malta Ireland as a recognised institution. All successful participants will receive a certificate and wallet-sized certification card which is valid for two years. Recertification in First Aid Response is required every 2 years.
Venue
This course can be provided at your company premises or at our Training Centre.
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