First Aid Essentials – Basic First Aid
Gain the Confidence to Save a Life
Would you know what to do in the crucial moments before Emergency Services arrive?
The PHECC First Aid Essentials – Basic First Aid course provides participants with the knowledge, confidence and practical skills required to respond effectively to accidents, injuries and medical emergencies. Delivered over 6.5 contact hours (typically one day), this programme includes Cardiac First Response (CFR) and equips learners with the skills needed to provide immediate care when every second counts.
Whether you are a member of the public, volunteer, coach, community group member or employee, this course provides a solid foundation in essential first aid skills and emergency response.
Why Choose O'Hanlon Health & Safety?
At O'Hanlon Health & Safety, all training is delivered by PHECC-registered Paramedics with more than 8 years of frontline emergency care experience.
Our instructors draw upon real-world experience gained responding to medical emergencies in homes, workplaces, sporting events and communities across Ireland. This ensures our training is practical, relevant, engaging and focused on situations you may genuinely encounter.
What Sets Us Apart?
✔ Paramedic-led training
✔ Over 8 years of frontline emergency response experience
✔ Practical, hands-on learning
✔ Realistic emergency scenarios
✔ Small class sizes
✔ Nationwide course delivery
✔ Dual-accredited certification (C-TAC / PHECC)
✔ Supportive and interactive learning environment
About the Programme
PHECC has designed the First Aid Essentials Standard to provide appropriate training for individuals and groups requiring a basic first aid skill set, including Cardiac First Response (CFR).
The First Aid Essentials programme consists of three distinct streams, all designed for delivery over one day (6.5 teaching hours) and incorporating a core CFR Community module.
This course combines classroom learning with practical skills development to ensure participants can confidently apply first aid principles in real-world situations.
Course Content
Introduction to First Aid
Participants will learn about:
- The role and responsibilities of a First Aider
- Scene safety awareness and hazard identification
- Barriers to effective patient and team communication
- Patient capacity and obtaining consent for treatment
- Signs and symptoms of abuse and/or neglect
- Maintaining personal wellbeing as a responder
Patient Assessment
Learn how to:
- Conduct a Primary Survey
- Conduct a Secondary Survey
- Assess and record vital signs
- Recognise signs of patient deterioration
Common Medical Emergencies
Understand the recognition and management of:
- Diabetic emergencies
- Asthma attacks
- Seizures
- Poisoning incidents
- Anaphylaxis
- Sepsis
- Fainting and collapse
Injury Management
Develop practical skills in:
- Wound care and bleeding control
- Fracture management
- Basic immobilisation techniques
Cardiac First Response
Practical instruction includes:
- CPR for adults, children and infants
- Recognition of cardiac arrest
- Safe and effective use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Who Should Attend?
This course is suitable for:
- Members of the public
- Community organisations
- Sports clubs and coaches
- Voluntary groups
- Workplace staff
- Parents and guardians
- Anyone wishing to gain life-saving first aid skills
The programme can also be tailored to meet the requirements of specific organisations and groups.
Training Methods
Our training combines expert instruction with practical hands-on learning to maximise knowledge retention and learner confidence.
Training methods include:
- Interactive lectures and presentations
- Practical demonstrations
- Scenario-based emergency response exercises
- Group discussions
- Question and answer sessions
- Hands-on CPR and AED practice
Participants are encouraged to actively engage throughout the course, ensuring they leave with both the knowledge and confidence to respond effectively in an emergency.
Certification
Upon successful completion, participants will receive a PHECC accredited C-TAC / PHECC First Aid Essentials – Basic First Aid Certificate.
Certificate Validity: 2 Years
Course Information
Duration: 6.5 Hours (1 Day)
Location: Nationwide
Maximum Participants: 8 Participants
Public Course Cost: €100 Per Person
Book Your Course Today
Learning first aid is one of the most valuable skills you can acquire. The actions taken in the first few minutes of an emergency can make a significant difference to patient outcomes.
Join one of our upcoming courses and gain the confidence, knowledge and practical skills needed to respond when it matters most.
Contact O'Hanlon Health & Safety today to book your place or arrange onsite training for your workplace, club or organisation.
Phone 083 048 4245
Email - ohanlonhealthandsafety@gmail.com
