Our First Aid Response (FAR) course qualifies employees as workplace First Aid Responders in accordance with the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) standard the requirement recognised by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) for occupational first aid in Irish workplaces.
This course provides participants with the skills to assess a casualty, deliver first aid for injury and illness, and provide care until emergency medical services arrive. Suitable for all workplace environments, including offices, production, warehousing and remote sites.
Duration: 3 days (18 hours) | Certification: FAR certificate issued by a PHECC-recognised provider. | Validity: 2 years (A 2-day refresher is required before expiry to maintain certification) | Delivery: On-site or at our Cork Premises
FAR training delivered to the PHECC standard, with certification issued on successful completion.
Skilled instructors who bring real-world first-aid experience and engaging delivery.
Combines essential first aid knowledge with hands-on practice in CPR, AED use, bleeding control, and casualty care.
Includes response to heart attack, stroke, choking, bleeding, fractures, shock and more.
Participants learn how to assess an incident, make safe decisions, call help and respond appropriately.
Cost-effective solutions for teams or company-wide first-aid coverage.
Ensures each learner gets guided practice, feedback and confidence in their role.
At Cork Safety Services, we deliver practical workplace safety training designed to support business operations, not disrupt them. Training is delivered on-site or outside standard working hours, allowing businesses to train staff efficiently.
Morning, evening, and weekend sessions are available, making it easier to schedule training around operational needs and larger teams.
Understand the role and responsibilities of a workplace first aider and the legal context in Ireland.
Perform a primary survey of a casualty, recognise life-threatening conditions and activate emergency services.
Manage choking, cuts, burns, fractures, shock, and other common emergencies.
Apply correct casualty positioning, monitoring, and care while awaiting medical assistance.
Manage a first aid incident safely, including scene awareness and casualty care until emergency services arrive.
Carry out appropriate first aid interventions in line with PHECC First Aid Response guidelines.
Receive a PHECC First Aid Response certificate, valid for two years, as evidence of completed training.
Demonstrate high-quality adult CPR and use an AED safely and confidently.
The course is delivered over 3 full days (approximately 18 hours), including practical skills training and assessment.
Yes — the course can be delivered onsite throughout Cork & Munster, scheduled to minimise disruption to your business.
Employees appointed as workplace first aiders or those with responsibility for providing first aid.
They will learn casualty assessment, CPR/AED use, managing choking, bleeding, shock, fractures, burns, scene safety and hand-over to emergency services.
To maintain valid First Aid Response certification, a FAR Refresher course must be completed before the certificate expires.
“We booked the Basic First Aid Training for our team in Cork City, and it was excellent from start to finish. The trainer was patient, knowledgeable and made everyone feel comfortable. We’ll definitely be returning for refresher training.”
Patrick H.Buissiness Owner“It’s great to have a safety training provider based right here in Cork. The course was practical, hands-on and perfectly suited to our workplace needs. Our staff now feel much more confident dealing with emergencies.”
Denise O’R.Operations Manager“We’ve used Cork Safety Services for several courses, including First Aid and Manual Handling. Every time, the training is top-class. Clear instruction, great delivery and excellent support throughout.”
Brian C.Facilities Supervisor“We needed quick, effective training for our staff in Ballincollig, and Cork Safety Services delivered exactly that. The trainer explained everything in plain English and kept the day engaging. Fantastic experience.”
Laura M.HR Coordinator“For a Cork-based SME like ours, finding a trusted safety training partner is important. The team were flexible with scheduling, the training was easy to follow, and the certification process was smooth. Couldn’t ask for more.”
Kevin F.Retail ManagerWe deliver first-aid response training at times that suit your business: weekdays and weekends.
Certified instructors with extensive practical first-aid experience deliver engaging, realistic training.
Serving Cork and Munster, we offer bespoke service, fast logistics and understanding of regional business needs.
Training is interactive, scenario-based and focused on real workplace application — not just theory.
