First Aid Essentials – Basic First Aid | PHECC Recognised | Maynooth

First Aid Essentials – Basic First Aid

Learn the skills. Build your confidence. Be ready to help.

Emergencies can happen anywhere, at home, in the workplace or out in the community. Knowing how to respond quickly and confidently can make a real difference.

TrainedIn's First Aid Essentials – Basic First Aid is a PHECC-recognised, one-day training course developed to the PHECC standard.

This practical course equips learners with the knowledge and skills to respond to common injuries, illnesses and life-threatening emergencies until professional medical help arrives.

The course also includes Cardiac First Response – Community (CFR-C), covering essential CPR and AED skills.

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for anyone interested in developing practical first aid skills, including:

• Employees and employers
• Workplace staff seeking basic first aid knowledge
• Sports coaches and activity leaders
• Community groups and volunteers
• Parents, carers and members of the public
• Anyone who wants to feel more confident responding to emergencies

No previous first aid experience is required.

What Will You Learn?

1. Cardiac First Response (CFR Community)

• Performing CPR
• Using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Responding to choking
• Recognising life-threatening emergencies

2. Introduction to First Aid

• The role and responsibilities of a first aider
• Scene safety and communication
• Consent and safeguarding

3. Patient Assessment

• Primary and secondary patient assessments
• Checking vital signs
• Recognising possible spinal injuries

4. Injury Management

• Managing bleeding and wounds
• Responding to burns
• Managing musculoskeletal injuries
• Recognising suspected spinal injuries

5. Medical Emergencies

• Asthma and breathing difficulties
• Diabetes-related emergencies
• Seizures
• Anaphylaxis
• Poisoning and sepsis
• Fainting and altered consciousness

Course Information

📅 Duration: 1 Day (6.5 contact hours)

📍 Venue: TrainedIn, Block B, Maynooth Business Campus, Co. Kildare, W23 WX57

👨‍🏫 Delivery: Instructor-led training with demonstrations, group activities and hands-on practical exercises.

📝 Assessment: Continuous practical assessment using PHECC skills assessment sheets.

📜 Certification: Successful learners receive a joint PHECC / recognised institution e-certificate in First Aid Essentials – Basic First Aid, valid for 2 years.

Why Train with TrainedIn?

✔ PHECC Approved Training Institution

✔ Experienced and supportive instructors

✔ Practical training focused on real-life emergencies

✔ Convenient training location in Maynooth

✔ Recognised certification valid for 2 years

Book Your Place Today

Whether you're learning first aid for work, volunteering or personal knowledge, this course will help you develop essential skills to respond confidently when someone needs assistance.

Places are limited. Book now to secure your place!

For enquiries or group bookings:

📞 +353 1 629 3852

📧 contact@trainedin.global

🌐 www.trainedin.global