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First Aid Response Instructor

The First Aid Response (FAR) Instructor Course is designed for individuals who wish to become certified First Aid Instructors, enabling them to deliver First Aid Response (FAR) courses in compliance with National Regulations

This course covers instructional techniques, adult learning principles, assessment methods, and how to effectively deliver CPR, AED use, and emergency first aid skills to learners. Successful candidates will be equipped to train individuals and groups in FAR, meeting workplace first aid requirements across Ireland.

👉 Duration: 2 Day  (plus Teaching Practice)
👉 Location: Available at our training centre or onsite for groups
👉 Certification: First Aid Response Instructor Certificate (Valid for 2 Years)

💡 This course is ideal for trainers, healthcare professionals, and safety officers looking to become certified first aid instructors.

This First Aid Response Instructor Course is ideal for:
✔️ Health & safety trainers and consultants
✔️ Experienced first aiders looking to become instructors
✔️ Emergency responders (EMTs, paramedics, firefighters, etc.)
✔️ HR and training managers responsible for workplace safety
✔️ Security personnel and event safety officers
✔️ Employers ensuring compliance with first aid training regulations

By the end of this course, participants will:
✅ Understand adult learning principles and instructional techniques
✅ Learn how to deliver First Aid Response (FAR) courses effectively
✅ Develop assessment methods and learner evaluation techniques
✅ Teach CPR, AED use, wound care, burns, fractures, and medical emergencies
✅ Gain confidence in facilitating practical first aid scenarios
✅ Meet PHECC and HSA requirements for first aid training delivery

📌 Instructor-led classroom training with experienced FAR instructors
📌 Hands-on teaching practice with real-time feedback
📌 Scenario-based learning and assessment methods
📌 Presentation skills coaching for effective course delivery
📌 Final theory and practical assessment for certification

Upon successful completion, participants receive a First Aid Response Instructor Certificate, valid for 2 years.

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