Join our next First Aid Recertification January or February:

Aim

The aim of this First Aid Response Recertification course is to refresh and update learners’ knowledge and practical skills so they can continue to act effectively as a First Aid Responder in the workplace or community, in line with PHECC standards.

Objectives

On completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Assess and manage life-threatening and non-life-threatening conditions until emergency medical services arrive

• Provide effective CPR and AED use for adults, children, and infants

• Recognise and respond appropriately to medical emergencies such as heart attack, stroke, seizure, asthma, diabetes, and shock

• Manage injuries including bleeding, burns, fractures, and environmental conditions (hypothermia/hyperthermia)

• Care for an unconscious patient safely

• Communicate and record relevant information clearly

• Demonstrate composure, competence, and self-confidence while understanding their limits as a responder

Course Content

• Patient Assessment

• Incident Procedure

• CPR and AED Use

• Common Medical Emergencies

• Injury Management

• Care of the Unconscious Patient

• Burns and Electrical Injury

• Hypothermia & Hyperthermia

• Information Management & Communications

• Well-being of the First Aid Responder

Assessment & Certification

• Assessment: 20-question multiple-choice exam and practical skills assessment

• Certification: PHECC First Aid Responder Certificate (valid for 2 years)

• Participants must demonstrate competence in First Aid Response (FAR) and Cardiac First Response (CFR) skills

Course Duration

2 Days
9:30 am – 3:30 pm each day

Learners should allow additional time before the final day for:

• Reviewing notes (approx. 4 hours)

• Revising FAR and CFR skills (approx. 2 hours)

Access & Requirements

To participate, learners must:

• Hold a valid First Aid Response certificate (within 2 years of issue)

• Have a reasonable level of English (CEFR B2+ or Junior Certificate level)

Delivery Options

• In-person sessions at our Roscommon Town training venue

• On-site delivery for workplaces or groups (minimum 5 participants)

Cost

€200 per person
(includes course materials, assessment, and certification)

Why SkillWise?

• Delivered by PHECC-certified instructors with years of training experience

• Practical, hands-on refresher

• Supportive, small-group environment

• Local, flexible delivery across Roscommon and surrounding counties

Pair your First Aid course with our Manual Handling Training to create a safer workplace.