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Emergency First Aid

The Emergency First Aid Course is a one-day training programme designed to equip participants with the fundamental life-saving skills needed to respond to workplace or public emergencies. This course is ideal for individuals who need basic first aid training without the full First Aid Response (FAR) certification.

Learners will gain hands-on experience in CPR, AED use, wound management, and emergency response

👉 Duration: 1 Day
👉 Location: Available at our training centre or onsite for groups
👉 Certification: PSTC Emergency First Aid Certificate (Valid for 2 Years)

This course is perfect for:
✔️ Employees needing basic first aid skills
✔️ Office staff, retail workers, and customer service personnel
✔️ Caregivers, community volunteers, and sports coaches
✔️ Construction and manual labour workers
✔️ Anyone who wants to learn life-saving first aid techniques

By the end of the Emergency First Aid Course, participants will:
✅ Understand the principles of first aid and emergency response
✅ Perform CPR and AED use for adults and children
✅ Recognise and manage choking incidents
✅ Administer first aid for wounds, burns, and fractures
✅ Manage shock, fainting, and medical emergencies
✅ Ensure casualty safety until professional help arrives

📌 Hands-on practical training
📌 Scenario-based learning for real-life emergency situations
📌 Interactive Q&A sessions with expert trainers
📌 Group discussions and case study analysis
📌 Skills assessments to reinforce learning

Participants receive a PSTC Emergency First Aid Certificate, valid for 2 years.

⚠️ Note: This course does not meet the PHECC First Aid Response (FAR) certification requirement for workplace first aiders under Irish law. Employers should check compliance requirements before booking.

💡 For HSA-approved workplace first aid training, see our First Aid Response (FAR) Course.