What will I learn?

 

​Delegates will gain the skills and confidence to provide effective first aid for adults, children, and infants in a variety of emergencies.

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​Topics covered in the course:

 

• Roles and responsibilities of first aiders and paediatric first aiders

• CPR and use of an AED (defibrillator)

• Managing an unconscious casualty

• Choking (adult, child, and infant)

• Burns and scalds

• Fractures, dislocations, and soft tissue injuries

• Head injuries and spinal injuries

• Asthma attacks

• Seizures, epilepsy and Febrile convulsions

• Minor injuries and wound management

• Anaphylaxis and allergic reactions

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Pre-requisites

 

​The practical elements of this course are essential, as they provide you with vital hands-on experience. You must be physically able to take part in the practical parts of the course. The HSE requires you to attend the full duration of the course, and candidates need a basic command of English (defined as Level 2) to be eligible for evaluation and qualify for an Emergency First Aid at Work certificate.

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​Assessment and Certification

 

You will be continually assessed throughout the course by one of our qualified trainers.

Upon successful completion, you will receive two separate certificates:

• First Aid at Work Certificate

• Paediatric First Aid Certificate

Both certificates are valid for three years and are equivalent to the full 2-day Paediatric First Aid qualification.

The HSE recommends that all qualified first aiders refresh their knowledge and practical skills every year to maintain confidence and competence.

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On-site training room requirements

 

​It is recommended that the room size should be approximately 20 x 30 feet for a full 12-person course. The room should be large enough to seat all candidates comfortably in a semicircle formation. The floor space in the centre should be clean and uncluttered, as this will be used for the practical parts of the course. The trainer will also require a flip chart, if one is available.

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