Who is this course for?
This course is designed to provide the learner with the understanding, knowledge and practical skills required to provide and coordinate first aid in the workplace in compliance with the requirements of the HSA and PHECC.
Course Content:
Chain of survival (Adults, Infants & Children)
- The four major threats – Heart Attack, Stroke, Cardiac Arrest, Foreign body airway obstruction
- AED -(Automated External Defibrillator) use
- Aspirin
- Incident Management
- Cardiac Emergencies
- Patient Assessment
- Injury management and shock
- Care of an unconscious patient
- Burns and Electrical injuries
- Poisonings
- Common Medical Emergencies
Method of Delivery:
The course will utilise both theory and practical learning which will encourage student participation and feedback and ensure strong knowledge of practical skills.
Duration:
3 Days
Assessment:
Learners will be assessed through Skills Demonstrations and Multiple Choice Question Paper
Certification:
This course incorporates the Pre Hospital Emergency Care Councils Cardiac First Response Course
Certificates awarded are as follows:
- PHECC First Aid Responder
- PHECC Cardiac First Response Community
Course Fee: €250
Irish Ambulance Training Institute
