First Aid
About the course
The First Aid course is our most comprehensive skills training. This 3-day (18 hour) course turns novices into first aiders who are confident in their ability to manage any critical situation, delegate tasks to bystanders, and engage and inform the emergency services. The course covers first aid protocols for adults, children and babies. It also includes a demonstration of the AED (automated external defibrillator).
The First Aid course is aimed at:
- persons who want to develop the skills required to confidently manage emergency situations and provide a first aid response to a casualty.
- companies/organisations requiring fully qualified workplace first aiders. This is the standard training recommended for workplace first aid providers.
Course Outlines
Content
The course covers these topics:
- The role of the first aider
- Communication and casualty care
- Allergic reaction
- Asthma
- Basic defibrillator demonstration
- Bleeding
- Bone, muscle and joint injuries
- Burns and scalds
- Chest pains
- Choking
- Eye injuries
- Fainting
- Head injuries
- Low blood sugar
- Poisoning
- Resuscitation (CPR)
- Seizures
- Shock
- Spinal injuries
- Stroke
- Treatment of an unresponsive casualty
Prerequisites
- There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
- The minimum age to attend this course must be 14 years. Children below the age of 14 years are invited to follow the Three Cross Award.
Instructors
This training is delivered by qualified and experienced trainers.
Duration
This course may be delivered over 3 days (6.5 hours per day) or 4 sessions (approx. 5 hours per session) or 9 sessions (2 hours per session).
Assessment
The First Aid course is assessed through a written multiple-choice test and a practical test.
Certificate
- Successful candidates will receive an internationally recognised certificate which is valid for three years.
- The First Aid certificate fulfils the requirements of the local Occupational Health & Safety Regulations.
Course Details
DURATION
20 Hours
DAY(S)
3 Days
TIME
08.00 till 14.30
DATE
On request
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Course Handouts and Materials
- Certificate of Attendance
The registration fee includes all course notes, study materials, and a certificate of attendance.
Course fees are payable on registration by internet banking or cheque and bookings are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Places are limited for quality assurance purposes according to the requirements of each course. To register or request information, send an email to training@tfork.com or register online through our website: www.tfork.com
In-House Courses
Offering better value for money, they can be designed to closely match your specific requirements.
First Aid
€59.00
The First Aid course is our most comprehensive skills training. This 3-day (18-hour) course turns novices into first aiders who are confident in their ability to manage any critical situation, delegate tasks to bystanders, and engage and inform emergency services. The course covers first-aid protocols for adults, children, and babies. It also includes a demonstration of the AED (automated external defibrillator).
The First Aid course is aimed at:
- persons who want to develop the skills required to confidently manage emergency situations and provide a first aid response to a casualty.
- companies/organisations requiring fully qualified workplace first aiders. This is the standard training recommended for workplace first aid providers.
Course Fee: €50 (excl. VAT) for 2023