First Aid Essentials (FAE) – Basic First Aid (PHECC Accredited)

Course Content

Core Module 1: Cardiac First Response (CFR) – Community

• Adult CPR & Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (Choking)
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED) usage
• Aspirin administration for suspected heart attack

Module 1: Introduction to First Aid

• Role & responsibilities of a First Aider
• Scene safety assessment & risk reduction
• Effective patient communication & obtaining consent
• Legal considerations (Good Samaritan reference in Civil Law Act 2011)
• Recognizing signs of abuse/neglect
• Responder well-being & Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)

Module 2: Patient Assessment

• Conducting a Primary Survey
• Monitoring Vital Signs (Work of breathing, capillary refill, skin color/temp, AVPU consciousness level)
• History taking using the SAMPLE mnemonic (Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past History, Last intake, Events)
• Secondary Survey & identifying spinal injury risk factors

Module 3: Core Injury Management

• Control of external bleeding & nosebleeds
• Musculoskeletal injuries (fractures, sprains, dislocations, limb immobilization)
• Assessment & care of burn injuries

Module 4: Common Medical Emergencies

• Care management for altered level of consciousness
• Acute medical response: Diabetes, Asthma, Seizures, Poisoning, Anaphylaxis, Sepsis, and Fainting

Product Description

The Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) has designed the First Aid Essentials  standard to provide a fundamental, high-impact basic first aid skill set tailored for the general public, community groups, or specific operational environments.

This 1-day (6.5 contact hours) course incorporates core Cardiac First Response (CFR) – Community training. Upon successful completion, participants will be equipped to assess patients, manage injuries, handle medical emergencies, and provide vital life support until Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrive.

Certificate is valid for 2 years.

Location:

Unit 5 (Ground Floor), Block E
Castletroy Business Park Castletroy,
Limerick
Postcode: V94 C780

Awarding Body: PHECC

National Framework of Qualifications Level: N/a

Certification: PHECC Certificate

Renewal: 2 Years

Entry Requirements:
No minimum age, but participants must possess the maturity to comprehend skills/defibrillation and complete practical assessments.

Minimum English requirements: Leaners must be able to understand and convey the concepts contained in the programme content.

Assessment Details: MCQ Exam and Practical Skills Assessment

Cost Per Person:
The fee is inclusive of all training courseware materials, certificate of completion and 3 months after training support.

Progression Opportunities: Please see related courses

Protection for Enrolled Students: N/A

Should a course not proceed, any payment received will be refunded within 48 hours

student appeals policy and procedures can be located in our Learner handbook.

Our Learner Handbook can be found here.