PHECC First Aid Response Recertification

PHECC First aid Responder/Response (FAR) Refresher 2-day course, the first day taught via webinar or eLearning, and second-day practical onsite training. Webinar/ classroom or eLearning/ classroom-based. On successful completion, participants receive PHECC First Aid Responder Certificate, valid for the following two years. This course is provided for participants who require Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council First Aid Response Recertification in order to retain their qualification

The Health & Safety Authority (HSA) now recognises the PHECC First Aid Response (FAR) training course as meeting the needs of occupational first aid. The FAR Standard was developed by the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) an independent statutory body who set the standards for education and training for pre-hospital emergency care in Ireland.

The PHECC First Aid Responder Refresher course revisits the necessary practical skills and knowledge to give effective life support, diagnose and treat injuries or illness, life-threatening and less serious and maintain the care and comfort of a patient until the arrival of emergency medical services. The candidates will also receive revision training in the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and the skills necessary to perform Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and the administration of aspirin for cases of a suspected heart attack.

Webinar/Classroom Option

This PHECC First Aid Response Refresher Course comprises of 1-day webinar-based training followed by a traditional classroom session on Day 2 to allow for practical exercises and assessments.

eLearning/Classroom Option

This PHECC First Aid Response Refresher Course is comprised of on-demand, self-paced eLearning modules followed by a 1-day traditional classroom session to allow for practical exercises and assessments. 

• Patient Assessment
• Incident Procedures
• Cardiac First Response (CFR) Community
• Common Medical Emergencies
• Injury Management & Shock
• Care of an Unconscious Patient
• Burns & Electrical Injury Care
• Hypothermia & Hyperthermia
• Information management
• Communications
• Well-Being of a First Aid Responder

MCQ Exam + Skills Assessment 

On successful completion of this course, participants will receive a PHECC First Aid Response Certificate valid for two years from the date of completion of the course.

Webinar/Classroom Option

This is a two-day comprehensive course. Days 1 is delivered via webinar with Day 2 in a traditional classroom setting for practical exercises and assessments.

eLearning/Classroom Option 

This is comprised of self-paced on-demand eLearning Modules followed by one day in a traditional classroom setting for practical exercises and assessments.

This course is provided for Participants who require Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council First Aid Response Recertification in order to retain their qualification.

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. 

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.

Entry Criteria

Valid in-date PHECC FAR certificate. We allow a short grace period of a maximum of 30 days should your certificate have lapsed. this grace period is restricted to extenuating circumstances and considered on case per case basis. 

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.