PHECC First Aid Response Course

Course aim: The aim of this course is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to be a First Aid Responder

Course objectives:

At the completion of this course learners will be able to:

• Deal With Life Threatening Or Potentially Life Threatening Conditions In The Pre-Hospital Environment Until Arrival Of Emergency Medical Services
  • Provide First Aid Response For Conditions Not Thought To Be Life-Threatening But Are Necessary To Prevent Further Harm Before The Emergency Medical Services Arrive
  • Provide Pre-Hospital First Aid Response In A Wide Range Of Environments Including Home And Recreational Settings
  • Display The Requisite Personal Skills Including Composure, Competence And Self-Confidence While Understanding Their Limitations
  • Recognise And Be Able To Cope With The Additional Challenges Provided By “Special Circumstances” For Which Additional Training Must Be Completed
  • Deal With Life Threatening Or Potentially Life Threatening Conditions In The Pre-Hospital Environment Until Arrival Of Emergency Medical Services
  • Provide First Aid Response For Conditions Not Thought To Be Life-Threatening But Are Necessary To Prevent Further Harm Before The Emergency Medical Services Arrive
  • Provide Pre-Hospital First Aid Response In A Wide Range Of Environments Including Home And Recreational Settings
  • Display The Requisite Personal Skills Including Composure, Competence And Self-Confidence While Understanding Their Limitations
  • Recognise And Be Able To Cope With The Additional Challenges Provided By “Special Circumstances” For Which Additional Training Must Be Completed

Course Content

• Patient Assessment
• Incident Procedure
• Common Medical Emergencies
• CPR
• Injury Management
• Care of the unconscious patient
• Burns & Electrical Injury
• Hypothermia & Hyperthermia
• Information Management
• Communications
• Well being of the First Aid Responder

Course duration: 18 Hours delivered over three days, days one and two option via Zoom or Classroom Training

Learners will be assessed on five FAR skills including CPR on the final day.

Course Delivery Methodology

This course is delivered using lecture, discussion and group work followed by practical demonstration and assessment in the classroom.

The course is highly interactive and participation is required from learners.

Blended Learning  option

Learners have an option to complete the theory the through elearning on our LMS followed by two days in the classroom.

Course Assessment & Time Commitment 

You will be required to complete a 20 question MCQ on the final Day.  Allow 4 hours for the revision of your notes in preparation for this.

Preparation for FAR Skill (s) assessment. Your FAR and CFR skills will be assessed on the final day of the course. You will need to revise your FAR and CFR skills in advance of being assessed. Allow 2 hours for this preparation.

Course Certification

On successful completion of the course, students will receive a PHECC First Aid Responder certificate.