First Aid Responder
| Award Name | Cardiac First Response |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | PreHospital Emergency Care Council |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac First Response | PreHospital Emergency Care Council |
Duration
8 weeks. 3 hours per week.
Entry Requirements
Education: No formal education requirements. However, applicants should have a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 4 when accessing this course.
Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course. Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential, including verbal and written command of the English language.
Previous experience: Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.
Careers / Further progression
Progression Routes: Students who complete this course will have gained the necessary skills to assess a client who may require first aid, to administer basic first aid and basic life support measures until the arrival of emergency medical services, to ensure that the safety of the client is of the utmost importance and to ensure first aid is given to prevent any further harm. These skills can then be used in a variety of care and other work settings.
Further information
Applying for a Course:
If you have any difficulty contacting the relevant person then please contact Donegal ETB’s Adult Guidance and Information Service in Letterkenny (Tel: 074 9178088) or Donegal Town (Tel: 074 9725520).
You can also email adultguidance@donegaletb.ie or complete this web form and our staff will get back to you: https://www.donegaletb.ie/further- education-training/adult-guidance/.
Alternatively, you can apply online through our website course finder, https://www.donegaletb.ie/further-education-training/course-finder/, or through the national FET course finder, www.fetchcourses.ie. If you are in receipt of Jobseekers Allowance, then your DSP Case Officer will be able to refer you to our courses.
Location: Various Locations.
Cost: €130.00.
If you are in employment or selfemployed you may be eligible for a fee waiver or reduced course fees under the Skills to Advance initiative.
If you are unemployed and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment, you may be eligible for a fee waiver. Contact your DSP case officer.
The aim of this part-time evening course is to enable the student to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies to operate as a First Aid Responder. The course aims to develop the student’s personal skills, composure, competence and confidence while understanding their limitations. This qualification is highly sought after in a number of different sectors to include Childcare, Healthcare and the Emergency Services.
Modules:
— Induction
— First Aid Responder (PHECC)
Modules may be subject to change.
Contact:
Tricia Fitzpatrick
Tel: 074 9120500