Health and safety

PHECC Approved First Aid Response


The First Aid Response (FAR) course gives the participant extensive knowledge and skills in how to diagnose and treat a wide range of medical emergencies and manage first aid scenarios. Be able to provide treatment for the purpose of preserving life or minimising the consequences of injury until discharge or the arrival of medical assistance Be able to provide treatment in the workplace for an injury which does not require the attention of a medical practitioner or nurse Be capable of coordinating first aid arrangements in the workplace Be familiar with health and safety legislation on first aid provision in the workplace Be capable of assessing the dangers involved during an incident not only to the casualty but to the first aider themselves. Be able to carry out an accurate and detailed diagnosis of an injured casualty and treat accordingly.

"I feel I have learned things I could apply at home or in work. Recently I came across an accident and I did not know how to cover bleeding skin, now I do!" - Ann

Learning Outcomes


Learning outcomes are broken in to the following units

  1. First Aid in the Workplace
  2. Patient Assessment
  3. Respiratory emergencies
  4. Cardiac First response
  5. Wounds and Bleeding
  6. Altered Levels of consciousness
  7. Musculoskeletal Injuries
  8. Burns and Scalds, Chemicals, Poison, Electric Shock

For a full list of learning outcomes see page 4-9 of component specification here

Programme details

  • Award Title:PHECC Approved First Aid Response

  • Duration: 18 hours Directed learning.

  • Entry requirements: none

  • Award Type: PHECC Approved First Aid Response

  • Awarding Body: PHECC (The Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council)

  • Assessment:
    1. Skills demonstrations
    2. Short answer question examination

  • Protection for learners:NCU Training is one of only seven fully bonded and insured ICPA (Irish Course Providers Association) member training providers in Ireland. If you train with us your course is fully insured for refund of all fees in case of disruptions. *This is only available on courses of three months in Duration

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