Where do you offer Training?
We can offer corporate training in Dublin and Cork, should you have requirements outside of these areas why not connect with us and we would be happy to see how we can help your training needs.
Where can I find Health and Safety Authority Guidelines
For your convenience please follow the below links to the appropriate HSA guidelines.
What kind of first aid courses do you offer?
We run Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) accredited courses:
- 4 hour Cardiac First Response Community (CFR-C)
- 3-day First Aid Response (FAR) – replaced the OFA course
- 2-day First Aid Response-Recertification – (FAR-R)
We run first St John Ambulance accredited courses:
- 1-day Emergency First Aid
- 4 hour Baby & Toddler course
What courses include CPR and AED training?
All of our first aid courses teach CPR and AED training with the exception of our Baby & Toddler course which teaches CPR only.
I am an employer, which first aid course is appropriate for my workplace?
The specific requirements for first aid provision at work depends on several factors including:
- Size of the workplace
- Numbers employed
- Potential hazards
- Type of work involved e.g. office vs. construction
- Location of the workplace
- Distance and how long from the medical services e.g. in a city beside a hospital or 50 miles from the nearest hospital etc.
These factors are generally considered when forming the risk assessment section of your Safety statement. It is up to the employer to determine which first aid course is most appropriate based on the risk assessment conducted. The Health & Safety Authority offers guidance on the recommended number of occupational first aiders required for different types of workplaces. This can be found on the Health & Safety Authority website.
What happens if my FAR cert is out of date?
Recertification training should be completed on/before the expiry date of your previous certificate.
Can I attend one of your recertification courses if my previous training was with another provider?
Yes. The 2-Day Recertification course is open to anyone who currently holds a valid Occupational First Aid or First Aid Response Certificate which is due for renewal. Please provide a copy of your certificate at the time of booking for validation purposes.
I have done an FAR course with another provider but do not have my cert, can I attend a FAR-Recertification?
We will need to view a copy of your FAR cert before booking the course. Where you do not have copy of your certificate, please contact the first aid provider and they will be able to email you an electronic copy of the certificate that you can forward to us.
How long is the FAR cert valid for?
2 years
I completed a 3-day occupational course abroad, is that recognised in Ireland?
No, there are no mutual recognition agreements between Ireland and other countries on occupational first aid. Therefore occupational first aid certificates obtained in other countries are not transferable and are not valid in Ireland. To be a valid occupational first aider in Ireland, you must do the training in Ireland.
Can those under 18 years complete the first aid courses?
Only those over 18 years of age can participate in our public courses. If you have a group under 18s, we can train them separately.
Can I bring my baby / toddler to the Baby & Toddler First Aid course?
No, only adults can attend the course.
Do I need to pay for the course in advance?
Yes, to secure the course booking you need to pay before the course date.We accept payment via paypal or if you don’t have an account we accept credit cards, cheque
Do you offer group discounts?
For most courses we offer discounts if 3 or more people attend a course, please email [email protected]
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancellations made 5 working days or more before the course commencement date will be entitled to a full refund/credit
Cancellations of less than 5 working days may incur the full cost of the course.
