The document outlines various training courses offered by the Irish Red Cross, including Emergency First Aid, Cardiac First Response, and Occupational First Aid, aimed at enhancing health and safety practices in workplaces. Each course varies in duration, content, and certification, including practical assessments and no formal exams for some. The Irish Red Cross utilizes a pool of qualified instructors and ensures that proceeds from the courses support their charitable activities, with an emphasis on convenient training locations.

1. TRAINING
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TO BUSINESS
Provided by the Irish Red Cross

2. Organisations with 50-249 employees reported the largest
proportion of incidents (30%), followed by organisations with
10-49 employees (25%), 12% of reports from companies with
1-9 employees
6,707
non-fatal incidents were reported
by employers in 2010.
68,500
working days lost in 2010 due to work
related illness and workplace injury.

3. Back 22% Shoulder 6%
Arm 6%
Hand 8%
Fingers 10%
Leg 8%
Ankle 6%
Most injured body parts, all sectors 2010

4. WE OFFER
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OUR SERVICES
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5. CARDIAC FIRST RESPONDER COMMUNITY
COURSE DURATION:
The course duration is 4 hours plus of training, generally over one day.
The course is designed to allow participants attain a basic understanding of Basic Life Support
situations and their treatment. This course is Level 1 on the PHECC (Pre-Hospital Emergency
Care Council) Training Standards.
COURSE CONTENT:
The programme is delivered using a variety of tools, including PowerPoint presentations
and interactive DVDs. The demonstration element is key in allowing the learner to achieve the
relevant competencies and our instructors place emphasis on ensuring that learners achieve
these competencies through demonstration and student practice.
There key items covered on the course are:
1. An introduction to Sudden Cardiac Death 7. Optional:
2. Heart Disease • Child CPR
3. CPR - Adult • Child Foreign Body Airway Obstruction
4. Foreign Body Airway Obstruction - Adult • Infant CPR
5. AED Operation • Infant Foreign Body Airway Obstruction
6. Stroke – including FAST assessment
STUDENT LEARNING MATERIAL:
Each student will receive the following, included as part of the course fee:
• Face Mask
• Cardiac First Responder Manual
• RED Card
This manual is essential in assisting the student to achieve key competencies in their training
and ensuring that they have reference and practice material which they can use in their own
time following the course.
EXAMINATION:
There is no exam on this course.
• Skills Assesment on CPR skills
CERTIFICATION:
Successful completion of the course results in the issue of a certificate for each candidate by the
Irish Red Cross and PHECC upon payment of the course fee.
INSTRUCTORS & EXAMINERS:
The Irish Red Cross has a pool of over 200 fully qualified instructors nationwide and has training
centres throughout the country. This means we are the only training provider that can conduct
training in multiple locations for both public and in-house (at the customer’s venue) courses for
ultimate convenience.
100% of the profits of this course are used by the
Irish Red Cross for our charitable activities, with
about 87% of profits going into your local area.

6. EMERGENCY FIRST AID
COURSE DURATION:
The course duration is 8 hours of training, generally over one day.
The course is designed to allow participants attain a basic understanding of key First Aid
situations and their treatment. It will enable participants to act as a back up to Occupational
First Aiders in an occupational setting and/or respond to an emergency prior to the arrival of
more qualified personnel.
COURSE CONTENT:
The programme is delivered using a variety of tools, including PowerPoint presentations and
interactive DVDs using a watch then practice method.
MODULES:
1. An introduction to First Aid 6. Altered levels of consciousness
2. Casualty Assessment 7. Musculoskeletal Injuries
3. Heart Disease 8. Burns
4. CPR and choking on adults 9. Poisons
5. Wounds and Bleeding
EXAMINATION:
There is no exam on this course.
CERTIFICATION:
Full attendance at this course results in the issue of a certificate for each candidate by the
Irish Red Cross upon payment of the course fee.
INSTRUCTORS & EXAMINERS:
The Irish Red Cross has a pool of over 200 fully qualified instructors nationwide and has training
centres throughout the country. This means we are the only training provider that can conduct
training in multiple locations for both public and in-house (at the customer’s venue) courses for
ultimate convenience.
100% of the profits of this course are used by the
Irish Red Cross for our charitable activities, with
about 87% of profits going into your local area.

7. HEARTSAVER AED
COURSE DURATION:
The course duration is 3½-4 hours of training, generally over a half-day.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course is designed to show how to respond to a cardiac emergency, including the use
of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator).
COURSE CONTENT:
The programme is delivered using interactive DVDs using a watch then practice method.
Our instructors place emphasis on ensuring that learners achieve skill competence through
demonstration and student practice.
The aims of the course are to enable the participant to:
• Perform CPR in Adults, Children & Infants
• Provide assistance for Choking in Adults, Children & Infants
• Use of barrier devices
• Use of AED
COURSE VENUE:
Can be held on Client’s site or at an alternative venue (client or IRC). Where course is held on
Client’s site, the room will need to allow for both digital projection and practical scenarios.
TARGET PARTICIPANTS:
• Family, friends and members of the general community who want to learn CPR
• Those who have a duty to respond to a cardiac emergency because of job
responsibilities or regulatory requirements
• This program also can be done for schools
STUDENT LEARNING MATERIAL:
No student materials are used on this course.
EXAMINATION:
There is a skills based test at the end of this course.
CERTIFICATION:
Successful completion of the course results in the issue of a certificate for each candidate
by the Irish Red Cross.
INSTRUCTORS & EXAMINERS:
The Irish Red Cross has a pool of over 200 fully qualified instructors nationwide each who
have extensive qualifications in the pre-hospital care area.

8. HEARTSAVER CPR
COURSE DURATION:
The course duration is 3-4 hours of training, generally over a half-day.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course is designed to show how to respond to a cardiac emergency.
COURSE CONTENT:
The programme is delivered using interactive DVDs using a practice while watching method.
MODULES:
• Perform CPR in Adults, Children & Infants
• Provide assistance for Choking in Adults, Children & Infants
• Use of barrier devices
STUDENT LEARNING MATERIAL:
No student materials are used on this course.
EXAMINATION:
There is a skills based test at the end of this course.
CERTIFICATION:
Successful completion of the course results in the issue of a certificate for each candidate
by the Irish Red Cross upon payment of the course fee.
INSTRUCTORS & EXAMINERS:
The Irish Red Cross has a pool of over 200 fully qualified instructors nationwide and has
training centres throughout the country. This means we are the only training provider that
can conduct training in multiple locations for both public and in-house (at the customer’s
venue) courses for ultimate convenience.
100% of the profits of this course are used by the
Irish Red Cross for our charitable activities, with
about 87% of profits going into your local area.

9. PEOPLE MOVING
COURSE DURATION:
The course is run over 8 hours, generally over one days.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course is designed to give attendees a thorough understanding of the Manual Handling of
Inanimate Loads, including Animate Loads (People).
COURSE CONTENT:
The programme is delivered using a variety of tools, including PowerPoint presentations and
practical elements.
MODULES:
1. Introduction to Safer Manual Handling
2. Spinal Awareness
3. Keeping Your Back Healthy
4. Principles of Safer Handling of Loads
5. Personal Risk Assessment
6. Formal Risk Assessment
7. Practical Session
STUDENT LEARNING MATERIAL:
Each student will receive the Irish Red Cross Animate Student Workbook.
EXAMINATION:
There is no exam on this course as it involves continuous practical assessment.
CERTIFICATION:
Successful candidates will receive a certificate from the Irish Red Cross upon payment of the
course fee.
INSTRUCTORS & EXAMINERS:
The Irish Red Cross has a pool of over 200 fully qualified instructors nationwide and has training
centres throughout the country. This means we are the only training provider that can conduct
training in multiple locations for both public and in-house (at the customer’s venue) courses for
ultimate convenience.
100% of the profits of this course are used by the
Irish Red Cross for our charitable activities, with
about 87% of profits going into your local area.

10. MANUAL HANDLING
COURSE DURATION:
The course is run over 3-4 hours.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course is designed to give attendees a basic understanding of Manual Handling.
COURSE CONTENT:
The programme is delivered using a variety of tools, including PowerPoint presentations and
practical elements.
MODULES:
1. Introduction to Safer Manual Handling
2. Spinal Awareness
3. Keeping Your Back Healthy
4. Principles of Safer Handling of Loads
5. Practical Session
STUDENT LEARNING MATERIAL:
There are no course materials on this course.
EXAMINATION:
There is no exam on this course.
CERTIFICATION:
Full attendance at this course results in the issue of a certificate for each candidate by the Irish Red
Cross upon payment of the course fee.
INSTRUCTORS & EXAMINERS:
The Irish Red Cross has a pool of over 200 fully qualified instructors nationwide and has training
centres throughout the country. This means we are the only training provider that can conduct
training in multiple locations for both public and in-house (at the customer’s venue) courses for
ultimate convenience.
100% of the profits of this course are used by the
Irish Red Cross for our charitable activities, with
about 87% of profits going into your local area.

11. OCCUPATIONAL FIRST AID (FETAC Level 5)
COURSE DURATION:
The course is completed over 24 hours of training, generally over three days. The days
can be consecutive or spread over three weeks, for example.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The Irish Red Cross is an accredited HSA and OFAAA Occupational First Aid training
provider and the syllabus for OFA training is as required by the HSA.
COURSE CONTENT:
The programme is delivered using a variety of tools, including PowerPoint presentations
designed specifically for the Irish Red Cross OFA Course and interactive DVDs using a
watch then practice method.
MODULES:
1. FIRST AID IN THE WORKPLACE 5. WOUNDS AND BLEEDING
An introduction to First Aid, including the Examining how the body works in terms of the
legal aspects of first aid in the workplace and circulatory system, the effect that blood loss
shows the first aiders how they can protect has on the body and how to control that blood
themselves emotionally and physically. loss and minimise infection.
2. CASUALTY ASSESSMENT 6. ALTERED LEVELS OF CONSCIOUSNESS
The student will be able to assess a scene This module ensures that the students can
and a casualty and ensure that they follow treat patients who have an injury or medical
the correct protocols in treating a patient. problem which is impacting on their level of
consciousness.
3. RESPIRATORY EMERGENCIES
This module ensures the first aider knows how 7. MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURIES
to deal with breathing problems After completing this section, the first
and choking. aiders will be able to treat fractures, sprains
and strains and deal with other muscular
4. CARDIAC FIRST RESPONSE or skeletal injuries which can happen in the
This Pre-Hospital Emergency Care work place.
Council module covers CPR and AED use
on adults, CPR on children and infants, as 8. BURNS, SCALDS, CHEMICALS, POISONS,
well as ensuring students know how to treat ELECTRIC SHOCK
stroke patients. Following this module, the student will be
competent to treat a number of injuries which
are common in the workplace.
COURSE VENUE:
The course can be held on the Client’s site or at an alternative venue (client or IRC). Where the
course is held on the Client’s site, the room will need to allow for both digital projection and
practical scenarios.
TARGET PARTICIPANTS:
• Members of the Fire Team (Marshalls/Wardens).
• Security personnel.
• Prospective Occupational First Aiders.
• Managers/Supervisors with Health & Safety responsibilities.
• Emergency Response Team members.
• “Buddies” under a “Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan”

12. STUDENT LEARNING MATERIAL:
Each student will receive the following, included as part of the course fee:
• Irish Red Cross First Aid Manual (Publisher: Dorling Kindersley; ISBN: 9781405327220)
• Irish Red Cross Practical First Aid Workbook & Scenarios
• PHECC Cardiac First Responder Manual
• First Aid Training Pack (including bandages, CPR pocket mask, gloves, etc)
This package is essential in assisting the student to achieve key competencies in their
training and ensuring that they have reference and practice material that they can use in
their own time following the course.
EXAMINATION:
There is a written exam and skill based test and the end of this course.
CERTIFICATION:
Successful completion of the course and prescribed examination results in the issue of a
letter of completion for each candidate by the Irish Red Cross. The Irish Red Cross will submit
the successful candidate details to the Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC)
for a certificate at Level 5. During this period, the letter of completion will be accepted by the HSA
and the OFAAA as proof of course completion.
INSTRUCTORS & EXAMINERS:
The Irish Red Cross has a pool of over 200 fully qualified instructors nationwide who have extensive
qualifications in the pre-hospital care area.

13. PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID
COURSE DURATION:
The course duration is 8 hours of training, generally over one day.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course is designed to allow participants attain a basic understanding of key First Aid
situations and their treatment for the Paediatric patient.
COURSE CONTENT:
The programme is delivered using a variety of tools, including PowerPoint presentations and
interactive DVDs using a watch then practice method. There key items covered on the course are:
1. An introduction to Paediatric First Aid 6. Musculoskeletal Injuries
2. Paediatric Casualty Assessment 7. Burns
3. CPR and choking on children and infants 8. Poisons
4. Wounds and Bleeding 9. Medical conditions specific to children
5. Altered levels of consciousness
COURSE VENUE:
Can be held on Client’s site or at an alternative venue (client or IRC). Where course is held on
Client’s site, the room will need to allow for both digital projection and practical scenarios.
TARGET PARTICIPANTS:
• Parents
• Babysitters
• Aunts, Uncles, Grandparents, older siblings
• Those with an interest in working with children
STUDENT LEARNING MATERIAL:
Each student will receive the following, included as part of the course fee:
• Irish Red Cross Paediatric First Aid Notes
These notes are essential in assisting the student to achieve key competencies in their
training and ensuring that they have reference and practice material which they can use
in their own time following the course.
EXAMINATION:
There is no exam on this course as it involves ongoing practical assessments.
CERTIFICATION:
Successful completion of the course results in the issue of a certificate for each candidate
by the Irish Red Cross.
INSTRUCTORS & EXAMINERS:
The Irish Red Cross has a pool of over 200 fully qualified instructors nationwide each who
have extensive qualifications in the pre-hospital care area.

14. PRACTICAL FIRST AID
COURSE DURATION:
The course duration is 12-16 hours of training, generally over two days.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course is designed to allow participants attain a basic understanding of key First Aid
situations and their treatment. It will enable participants to act as a back up to Occupational
First Aiders in an occupational setting and/or respond to an emergency prior to the arrival of
more qualified personnel.
COURSE CONTENT:
The programme is delivered using a variety of tools, including PowerPoint presentations
and interactive DVDs using a watch then practice method. There key items covered on the
course are:
1. An introduction to First Aid 6. Altered levels of consciousness
2. Casualty Assessment 7. Musculoskeletal Injuries
3. Heart Disease 8. Burns
4. CPR and choking on adults 9. Poisons
5. Wounds and Bleeding
COURSE VENUE:
Can be held on Client’s site or at an alternative venue (client or IRC). Where course is held on
Client’s site, the room will need to allow for both digital projection and practical scenarios.
TARGET PARTICIPANTS:
• Members of Fire Team (Marshalls/Wardens).
• Security personnel.
• Back up personnel for Occupational First Aiders.
• Managers/Supervisors with Health & Safety responsibilities.
• Emergency Response Team members.
• “Buddies” under a “Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan”
STUDENT LEARNING MATERIAL:
Each student will receive the following, included as part of the course fee:
• Irish Red Cross Practical First Aid Workbook & Scenarios
EXAMINATION:
There is no exam on this course as it involves ongoing practical assessments.
CERTIFICATION:
Successful completion of the course results in the issue of a certificate for each candidate
by the Irish Red Cross upon payment of the course fee. This certificate is recognised throughout
Europe under the European First Aid Certificate.
INSTRUCTORS & EXAMINERS:
The Irish Red Cross has a pool of over 200 fully qualified instructors nationwide each who
have extensive qualifications in the pre-hospital care area.

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