PHECC First Aid Response (FAR) Recertification Course – Roscommon, Athlone, Longford & Midlands

SkillWise delivers PHECC-certified First Aid Response (FAR) Recertification training in Roscommon, Athlone, Longford and across the Midlands and Ireland. This practical refresher course is designed for learners who already hold a valid or recently expired PHECC FAR certification and wish to renew their qualification.

Training takes place at our lakeside training venue near Roscommon Town and can also be delivered onsite for workplaces and organisations nationwide.

About the Course

The aim of this PHECC FAR Recertification course is to refresh and update learners’ First Aid knowledge, CPR skills and practical emergency response abilities in line with current PHECC standards.

The course focuses on practical hands-on training, CPR, AED use and emergency response scenarios to ensure learners remain confident and competent when responding to emergencies in workplace and community settings.

Course Objectives

On completion of this FAR Recertification course, learners will be able to:

• Assess emergency situations safely and effectively

• Respond to life-threatening and non-life-threatening emergencies

• Perform Adult and Child CPR

• Use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

• Respond appropriately to choking, heart attack, stroke and cardiac arrest

• Demonstrate updated First Aid skills in line with current PHECC guidelines

• Provide safe and effective patient care until emergency medical services arrive

• Act confidently and within the scope of a First Aid Responder

Course Content

The course includes revision and assessment of:

• Patient Assessment

• Incident Procedure

• CPR & AED Skills

• Choking Management

• Heart Attack & Stroke

• Common Medical Emergencies

• Injury Management

• Care of the Unconscious Patient

• Burns & Electrical Injury

• Bleeding & Shock

• Fractures & Soft Tissue Injuries

• Hypothermia & Hyperthermia

• Information Management & Communication

• Wellbeing of the First Aid Responder

Who Needs the FAR Recertification Course?

This course is suitable for learners who already hold a PHECC FAR certificate and require renewal for workplace, professional or personal reasons.

This may include:

• Workplace first aiders

• Childcare professionals

• Teachers and SNAs

• Sports coaches and clubs

• Community responders

• Healthcare support staff

• Employers and employees

• Anyone requiring valid FAR certification renewal

Course Duration

2 days classroom-based practical training and assessment.

Assessment & Certification

Learners will complete:

• Practical FAR skills assessments

• CPR assessment

• AED skills assessment

• Multiple-choice questionnaire (MCQ)

On successful completion, learners will receive a renewed PHECC First Aid Response (FAR) Certificate.

Certification is valid for 2 years.

Entry Requirements

Learners attending this course must hold a current or recently expired PHECC FAR certificate.

Participants should also have a good command of spoken and written English and be physically capable of carrying out practical skills such as CPR.

Course Delivery Methodology

This course is delivered using:

• Instructor-led revision

• Practical demonstrations

• Scenario-based learning

• Group participation

• Hands-on CPR and AED practice

• Practical assessment

The course is interactive and active learner participation is required throughout.

Support & Reasonable Accommodation

SkillWise aims to provide an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all learners.

Reasonable accommodation or additional learner support can be requested in advance of the course by contacting:

training@skillwise.ie
089 941 4861

The instructor will also be available during breaks to discuss any learner needs privately where required.

Full learner policies, supports, attendance requirements and additional course information are available within the Qualtec Learner Handbook.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Information regarding Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), learner policies and course procedures is available within the Qualtec Learner Handbook.

Cost

Please contact SkillWise for current recertification pricing and group workplace rates.

Why Choose SkillWise?

• Practical, supportive and learner-focused training

• Experienced PHECC-certified FAR instructors

• Hands-on CPR and AED refresher training

• Small group learning environment

• Flexible onsite workplace training available nationwide

• Suitable for workplaces, childcare, sports and community settings

SkillWise Training delivers courses in affiliation with Qualtec ATI, a PHECC Approved Training Institution.

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