STAC has designed our First Aid Responder Course to produce highly confident First Aiders with the skills and knowledge to provide care until the arrival of emergency services. The course is focused on practical skills and scenario training; this is backed up with the theory sessions to provide a solid foundation of knowledge and understanding.
A replacement for Occupational First Aid
Recognised by Health & Safety Authority from 1st November 2016
Meets all the requirements of the current Health & Safety Standards and requirements for employee training.
Develops a preventative approach to accidents and incidents within the workplace.
Objective:
On completion of the First Aid Responder, course participants will be able to: Demonstrate up-to-date practical skills;
Explain new developments in First Aid.
The course includes:
- Cardiac Emergencies
- Incident Management
- Patient Assessment
- Injury Management & Shock
- Care of Unconscious Patient
- Burns & Electrical Injuries
- Poisonings
- Common Medical Emergencies
- Adult C.P.R. & AED
- Infant C.P.R & AED
Pre-Course Requirements
First Aid Responder Certificate, proof of certification required. Proof of the last date of assessment is required. The burden of proof is on the learner and may affect training certification.
Duration: 2 Days
Student: Instructor Ratio 8:1
Certification: 2 Year certification of Competence from Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council, recognised by Health & Safety Authority, following successful assessments.