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Basic First Aid Training

This one-day workplace first aid course gives your team the essential skills and confidence to respond to injuries and sudden illness. Ideal for low-risk settings or as an introduction to first aid.

Delivered at your location

Our experienced trainers deliver courses on-site, providing a hassle-free way to certify your team without leaving the premises.

Cost and time efficient

Save on travel and staff downtime. On-site training allows group sessions at a time that suits your schedule and budget.

Tailored to business needs

Training is adapted to your industry, risks, and staff roles. Practical, relevant and compliant with workplace regulations.

What Is Basic First Aid Training?

Our Basic First Aid Training is a practical one-day course designed to equip staff with the core skills to respond to common workplace injuries and medical emergencies. It is ideal for businesses looking to increase general safety awareness, particularly in low-risk environments.

This non-certified course offers hands-on training in essential first aid techniques such as patient assessment, bleeding control, burns, and unconsciousness. It is especially useful for supporting team members who may not need full FAR certification but still have a role to play in workplace safety.

Who Should Attend Basic First Aid Training?

This course is suitable for staff in offices, retail, education, hospitality, and community groups who want a general introduction to first aid. It’s also ideal for workplaces that already have FAR-trained responders but wish to increase overall team readiness.

There are no entry requirements, though learners should be comfortable participating in practical exercises such as placing someone in the recovery position or applying basic wound care.

First Aid Training Delivered at Your Premises

1 Full Day

Handle with Care delivers Basic First Aid training on-site at your premises anywhere in Ireland. Our qualified instructors tailor content to suit your working environment, ensuring the training is both practical and workplace-relevant.

This one-day format is designed for convenience, offering valuable skills while keeping staff time away from duties to a minimum. Ideal for businesses wanting to boost confidence across their team.

Course Aims and Learning Objectives

The Basic First Aid course helps participants:

• Recognise and respond to everyday workplace incidents
• Gain confidence in managing bleeding, burns, and unconsciousness
• Understand their role in supporting health and safety procedures
• Improve overall workplace preparedness and team awareness

Course Delivery, Duration, Structure

This training is delivered in a classroom setting and includes short theory segments, live demonstrations, and plenty of practical, hands-on exercises. Each session is tailored to reflect your workplace, typical risks, and staff roles.

• Course duration: 1 day
• Assessment: No formal exam – informal trainer observation
• Group size: Maximum of 10 participants

Each learner receives a Basic First Aid course handout and participates in guided skill practice.

Course Content – What You Will Learn

Topics covered during Basic First Aid training include:

• Introduction to first aid responsibilities
• Patient assessment and incident reporting
• Bleeding, wounds, and bandaging
• Burns, scalds, and minor injuries
• Care of the unconscious patient
• Fainting, shock, and recovery position
• Choking and breathing difficulties
• When and how to call emergency services

Certification

This course is not PHECC-certified, but participants receive a Basic First Aid training attendance certificate issued by Handle with Care. This document confirms participation and skills covered, and can be kept on file to support workplace training records.

Frequently Asked Questions – First Aid Responder (FAR) Training