This course will provide you with the practical and possible life-saving skills to deal with an emergency situation. Focus is on the essential elements of first aid and life-saving skills.
What will I learn on our course?
- Scene assessment and management
- Patient assessment
- Recognising and treating choking
- How to perform CPR and how to use an AED (defibrillator)
- Recognising and treating stroke and heart attack
- Treatment of fractures, spinal injuries, sprains and strains
- Treatment for shock and poisoning
- How to treat and bandage wounds and other injuries
- Recognising and treating concussion and compression
How will I learn?
All our instructors have several years of practical experience in the field and teaching. We teach theory and practical sessions where the participants can test their new skills.
What will I receive on the course?
Each participant will receive the following items:
- Emergency First aid booklet
- Pocket Face Mask
- Key-ring Face Shield
- Request Emergency Dispatch (RED) Card
- Student pack (this includes triangular bandage, roller bandage, wound dressing, sterile dressing, and gloves)
How many people will be on the course?
There will be a maximum of twelve people on the course.
How will I be assessed?
The course is tested by continuous observation by the trainer.
What certificate will I receive?
Successful learners are issued an electronic St John Ambulance Certificate in Emergency First Aid, valid for 2 years.
Where is the course located?
The course takes place on our premises at 29 Leeson Street Upper, Dublin 4, D04 PX94. For other locations ,please email [email protected].
I am travelling by car, where can I park?
Free Parking is available on our premises (29 Leeson Street Upper, Dublin 4, D04 PX94 ) at the back of our building.
I use Public Transport; where is the nearest Bus, Luas, DART or Dublin Bike station?
We are located at 29 Leeson Street Upper, Dublin 4, D04 PX94. Please click the link below or download the file to see the nearest Bus, Luas, DART and Dublin Bikes stations.
How much does the course cost?
The course costs €95 per person. Discounts are available if 3 or more people book the course. For further information on group discounts, please email [email protected] or ring 01 668 8077.
How do I pay?
Payment can be made securely using the online booking form below.
If you wish to pay by Invoice, Bank Transfer or over the phone with a credit card, please email [email protected] or ring 01 668 8077.
What other people say about this course
The course was very hands on and interactive, with the knowledge and experience of the instructor this greatly strengthened the value of the course.
Ultan
Completed course October 2023
The instructor was amazing, the course wasn’t boring because the instructor was explaining everything in a very entertaining way hence it was very easy to remember everything.
Sandra
Completed course February 2024
Mark went out of his way to make each person feel heard and also he gave full answers, many times with examples to ensure what he was saying/responding to was clear to us all.
Carmel
Completed course January 2024