PHECC First Aid Instructor Course – Kildare

Become a qualified PHECC First Aid Response (FAR) Instructor and teach the first aid standard Irish workplaces and childcare settings rely on. Our FAR Instructor course in Naas, Co. Kildare combines two classroom days with three supervised teaching sessions. By the end, you’ll have the knowledge, skills and confidence to deliver the full PHECC First Aid Response course to your own learners.

It’s the highest responder-level instructor qualification. It suits CFR instructors, workplace trainers, safety professionals and prehospital practitioners who want to deliver occupational first aid training.

Format
2 classroom days + 3 supervised sessions

Location
Co. Kildare & Surrounding Counties

Standard
PHECC Education and Training Standards

Certification
FAR Instructor, valid for 2 years

To join the FAR Instructor course, you need:

Not a CFR instructor yet? Most people start with our CFR Community Instructor course. EMTs, Paramedics and Advanced Paramedics can take the CFR Advanced Instructor course instead. See the full PHECC instructor pathway to find your starting point.

FAR certificate out of date? Renew it first on our FAR Recertification course.

• CFR instructors who want to progress from teaching CPR to teaching the full first aid course
• Workplace trainers and safety officers who want to deliver occupational first aid training in-house
• EMTs, Paramedics and Advanced Paramedics who want to teach first aid to the public and workplaces
• Childcare, education and sports professionals who want to train colleagues and volunteers to a recognised standard

The PHECC First Aid Response standard satisfies the Health and Safety Authority’s requirements for occupational first aid training. It’s also recognised by Tusla as the standard for childcare settings. That makes FAR instructors in demand across every sector.

Interactive lectures, demonstrations, realistic scenarios and group discussion, covering:

• The awarding body and setting up a course
• The FAR course framework
• PHECC Education and Training Standards
• FAR teaching materials
• Lesson plans, course delivery and course design
• Feedback and remediation
• The learning environment and the learning cycle
• Accommodating differences between learners
• Reflective practice

After the classroom days, you put it into practice on real courses:

1. Assist an instructor. Support an experienced FAR instructor on a live course.
2. Teach under supervision. Deliver a course yourself, with an instructor observing and giving feedback.
3. Final instructor assessment. Show you can deliver the FAR course to PHECC standards.

We’ll schedule your supervised sessions with you when you book.

When you qualify, you’ll be able to:

• Explain the role of the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) and an Approved Training Institution
• Carry out the role of a FAR instructor
• Deliver the First Aid Response course in line with PHECC Education and Training Standards and Clinical Practice Guidelines

You’ll train FAR candidates to:

• Manage life-threatening conditions until the emergency medical services arrive
• Give first aid for injuries and illnesses that aren’t life-threatening, to prevent further harm
• Respond in home, recreational and workplace settings
• Act with composure, competence and confidence, while understanding their limits

On successful completion, you’ll receive FAR Instructor certification valid for two years. To stay certified, you also need to keep your CFR instructor certification in date.

Our classroom days take place in Timahoe East, Donadea, Naas, Co. Kildare (W91 W5DD). It’s easy to reach from Naas, Clane, Prosperous, Kilcock, Maynooth, Celbridge, Newbridge and Edenderry, with quick access from the M4 and M7 for learners travelling from Dublin, Meath, Offaly and Laois.

How do I become a first aid instructor in Ireland?

To teach the PHECC First Aid Response course, you need to be a qualified CFR instructor and hold a FAR certificate or PHECC practitioner registration. Then you complete the FAR Instructor course. Our PHECC instructor pathway page explains each route step by step.

Do I have to be a CFR instructor first?

Yes. Valid CFR instructor certification is an entry requirement, and you need to keep it in date to remain a FAR Instructor. If you’re not a CFR instructor yet, start with our CFR Community Instructor course.

Is this the same as a “train the trainer” first aid course?

Yes. The FAR Instructor course is the PHECC train-the-trainer qualification for occupational first aid. It qualifies you to teach the First Aid Response course, the standard that satisfies HSA requirements for workplace first aid.

How long does it take?

The course is two classroom days followed by three supervised sessions. How quickly you finish depends on when you can attend the supervised sessions. We’ll plan them with you when you book.

How long is the certification valid?

Two years. You also need to keep your CFR instructor certification valid throughout.

My FAR certificate has expired. Can I still apply?

You’ll need a valid FAR certificate or PHECC practitioner registration first. Our two-day FAR Recertification course will bring you back up to date.

Can you train a group of instructors for our organisation?

Yes. If several of your staff need to become FAR instructors, contact us about a dedicated group course.