Emergency First Aid

Emergency First Aid are courses designed for those do not require a first aid qualification but wish to gain some knowledge of what to do in an emergency first aid situation. It may be appropriate for those who help out on a voluntary capacity with groups or clubs who do not have the time for a full course. You may just have an interest in knowing what to do and what not to do in an Emergency at home.

These courses are available as a full day course (8 hours) and ½ day course (4 hours). Full day course includes theory and some limited practical practice and the ½ day course (4 hours) covers the topics in theory and demonstrations only.

Emergency First Aid - Adult

The Emergency First Aid-Adult course focuses on Adult condtions. We cover citizen (Hands only) CPR and demonstarte the use of a defibrillator. On our Adult course we deal with items such as cardiac/medical conditions and basic trauma such as fractures, sprains and burns. 

Emergency First Aid - Sports

The Emergency First Aid-Sports course focuses on sport. We cover citizen (Hands only) CPR and demonstarte the use of a defibrillator. On our sports course we deal with items such as fractures, sprains, strains, concussion and some medical conditions. 

Emergency First Aid – Paediatrics

The Emergency First Aid-Paediatrics course focuses on children and infants. CPR for children/Infants and other common paediatric emergencies.

Certificate:          Slán Sábháilte Emergency First Aid attendance certificate (for the full day only)

Participants:       12-20 recommended (ensure enough space considering COVID)

Common Modules:

Patient Assessment          Primary Survey

Circulatory Conditions      Heart attack, Stroke, recognition and action

CPR                                  Citizen CPR Practice & AED (defibrillator) demonstration 

                                          Choking assessment and action

Medical conditions            Recognition and action to be taken in the event of an asthma attack or epileptic seizure

Bleeding & Brakes            Recognition and treatment including practice

Burns & Poisons               Recognition and action to be taken

Practical                            Adult & child hands only CPR – demonstration & Practice

                                          Bandage – simple forearm & elevation sling

                                          Fracture – Large arm sling