FAR (First Aid Response)
Joint PHECC/FITAC ‘First Aid Response’ certificate valid for 2 years
Duration: 3 Days
Assessment: Practical skills assessment and 20 Multiple Choice Questions (pass mark 80%)
Refresher Course: A 2-Day Refresher course is required at least every 2 years to recertify.
Course includes practice of all skills, provision of clinical updates and other training need as identified by the instructor.
Please enquire about upcoming courses with us at info@fitac.ie
Course Content
Patient Assessment Cardiac First Response (CFR)
Adult & Child CPR
Using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Choking
Heart Attack
Bleeding Control and Shock Musculoskeletal Injuries
Unconsciousness Medical Emergencies
Asthma
Diabetes
Seizures
Fainting
Burns/ Electrical Injuries
Hypothermia and Hyperthermia