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Basic First Aid

This Basic First Aid Course provides participants with essential knowledge and practical skills to manage common injuries and medical emergencies before professional help arrives. It is ideal for individuals who want foundational first aid training without the full commitment of a PHECC-certified First Aid Response course. This course supports compliance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, which requires employers to provide adequate training based on risk assessment.

95.00 €


📋 Course Content

  • Principles of First Aid and Legal Considerations
  • Scene Safety and Casualty Assessment
  • CPR and AED Awareness
  • Bleeding, Wounds, and Bandaging
  • Burns and Scalds
  • Fractures and Soft Tissue Injuries
  • Choking and Recovery Position
  • Medical Conditions (e.g., asthma, fainting, epilepsy)
  • Managing Shock and Unconsciousness


🧠 Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Assess an emergency scene safely using the DRABC approach
  • Administer basic first aid for cuts, burns, sprains, and fractures
  • Provide effective treatment for choking, bleeding, and shock
  • Perform adult CPR and understand the basics of AED use
  • Respond to medical emergencies such as fainting, seizures, and asthma
  • Understand when and how to contact emergency services

📅 Duration

  • 1 Day (6 hours approx.)
  • Delivered in-person (practical component required)

🎓 Certification

  • Participants will receive a Safeguard Training Certificate of Completion
  • Certificate is valid for 2 years
  • Course content is aligned with HSA guidelines for low-risk workplaces and community responders

📍 Location Options

  • On-site delivery available for workplaces, schools, and community groups
  • Public courses in Dublin
  • Private group bookings on request


👥 Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

  • Employees in low-risk workplaces (e.g., offices, retail)
  • Teachers, childcare providers, and school staff
  • Sports coaches and volunteers
  • Community group members
  • Individuals seeking basic life-saving knowledge

⚠️ Note: This is a non-PHECC course. For HSA-approved workplace first aid, see our First Aid Response (FAR) course.