PHECC First Aid Response Course (FAR)

Looking for a certified first aid course in Dublin or a convenient first aid course online? Our PHECC First Aid Response (FAR) course is fully accredited and designed to meet both in-person and remote learning needs.

This 3-day first aid training course equips learners with the essential skills to:

• Give effective life support (CPR)
• Diagnose and treat injuries or illness
• Use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Administer aspirin for cases of a suspected heart attack
• Maintain care and comfort of a patient who has become suddenly ill or injured in the workplace or community until the arrival of emergency medical services

Recognised by the Health & Safety Authority (HSA), our PHECC First Aid Response course replaces the former Occupational First Aid qualification and complies with all workplace requirements in Ireland.

Delivered in Dublin classroom sessions or via a blended online + classroom format, this course prepares you for both everyday emergencies and workplace incidents.

Webinar/Classroom Option

Start your learning with online webinars and complete your first aid responder training with in-person practical assessments in Dublin or at your workplace.

Traditional Classroom Option

Attend a full 3-day in-person course in Dublin, covering all theory, skills practice, and final assessments face-to-face with our expert trainers.

Book Online Now by choosing a course date below, or contact us at info@hollandsafety.ie to set up private on-site training tailored for your company.

By the end of this FAR course, learners will be able to:

• Recognise and Assess the causes and effects of sudden illness and/or injury.
• Call for emergency medical services and provide adequate cover until handover.
• React to emergencies and respond in a safe, effective and appropriate manner.
• Record and report actions and interventions.
• Retain a caring attitude in your role as a First Aid Responder.

Anyone who needs a first aid certificate for work, including:

• Office Staff

• Warehouse Operatives

• Site Workers

• Community Volunteers

• Public Service Workers

You don’t need any prior experience — this course is suitable for beginners and professionals alike.

All participants will complete:

• A Multiple-Choice Exam

• A Practical Skills Assessment

Successful candidates will receive a PHECC First Aid Responder Certificate, valid for 2 years. This meets all legal and workplace requirements under the PHECC FAR standard.

If you already hold a valid FAR certificate, we offer a 2-day First Aid Responder Refresher course. Book Your Refresher Course Here.

Webinar/Classroom Option

This PHECC First Aid Response course comprises webinar-based training followed by traditional classroom based training to allow for practical exercises and assessments.
 

Traditional Classroom Option 

This PHECC First Aid Response course is comprised of 3 days of traditional classroom sessions covering theory, practical exercises and assessments. 

Recognition of Prior Learning

If you are a holder of a CFR Community certificate, recognition of prior learning may be applied. However, as the retention of CFR skills is known to diminish over time, it is recommended that you participate fully in the CFR component of the course.
Please contact us should you require further information 014019600.
 

Remediation

Should learners have difficulty reaching the PHECC FAR standard they will be supported with remediation efforts such as structured one-to-one time.
Please contact our training delivery team should you wish to discuss the options available.

Reasonable Accommodation

Holland Safety provides reasonable accommodation to meet the needs of a learner who has additional needs that may prevent them completing an assessment in its original form. Where necessary, we will endeavour to adapt assessments to remove possible barriers without altering the standard of the assessment.
Please contact our training delivery team should you wish to discuss the options available.

Who is a First Aid Responder?

A First Aid Responder may be a healthcare practitioner or a member of the public who has undertaken the education and training of a First Aid Response course incorporating the Cardiac First Response (CFR) standard. In addition to CFR skills, the First Aid Responder possesses defined practical skills in the further management of a patient who has become suddenly ill or injured in the pre-hospital environment until the arrival of emergency medical services (EMS). The First Aid Responder can assess and manage these patients in accordance with PHECC Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs). The First Aid Response Standard adopts a uniform approach to interacting with patients and other emergency medical services in the pre-hospital setting. FAR Education and Training Standards 

How long is an occupational first aid training course?

The PHECC FAR training course is a 3-day course, averaging 6 hours of instruction per day excluding breaks.

What type of a certificate does a first aider receive?

Successful candidates will receive a PHECC first aid response (FAR) certificate.

How long is the certification valid for?

PHECC first aid response(FAR) certificate is valid for 2 years after which recertification is needed. The PHECC FAR Refresher Course will be two days in duration.

How many first aiders should be present in a workplace?

Please click on the link from the Health & Safety Authority to find the typical number of first aiders needed for your workplace. HSA First Aiders at Workplace.