First-Aid Responder

Programme Overview

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

• Display skills related to the delivery of a first-aid response
• Assist in the recovery of people suffering medical emergencies
• Provide adequate cover before emergency services arrive
• Provide first-aid in the workplace amongst other environments

Programme Information

Next Programme Dates

To be scheduled.

Who is this Programme for

Personnel who wish to become certified first-aiders in their workplace

Location

National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI), Castletownbere, Co. Cork

Duration

3 days

Training Methodology

Classroom-based learning demonstrations

Practical training sessions

Certification

The CPL Institute on behalf of the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC)

Entry Requirements

There is no specific entry criterion including a minimum age for undertaking the course.

Progression

First-Aid Response is a specific course which is a pre-requisite to the diving programmes at BIM

Assessment

An assessment takes place at the end of the third day. There is a practical and theoretical element to the assessment. Participants complete a multiple-choice examination paper and undertake two skills assessments.

In order to be successful, participants must achieve a mark of 80% or greater in each element of the assessment.

Fees

€300