Basic First Aid

The Real Cost of Workplace Medical Emergencies
• Common workplace injuries and sudden medical emergencies
• The consequences of delayed or incorrect first aid
• Impact on employees, productivity, and business continuity
• Lessons learned from real workplace incidents
• The importance of early intervention

Understanding First Aid Responsibilities
• The role of the workplace first aider
• Assessing emergency situations safely
• Protecting yourself and the casualty
• Legal considerations when providing first aid
• Effective communication during emergencies

Recognising Medical Emergencies
• Primary survey (DRABC approach)
• Unresponsive casualties
• Recovery position
• Choking incidents
• Shock recognition and management

Responding to Common Workplace Injuries
• Severe bleeding and wound management
• Burns and scalds
• Fractures and soft tissue injuries
• Head injuries
• Eye injuries

Managing Medical Conditions
• Heart attack recognition
• Stroke awareness
• Asthma emergencies
• Diabetic emergencies
• Epileptic seizures
• Allergic reactions

Practical First Aid Skills
• CPR awareness and practical guidance
• Safe casualty management
• Infection prevention and hygiene
• Safe use of workplace first aid equipment

Organisational Responsibility & Employee Wellbeing
• Supporting a positive workplace safety culture
• Encouraging early reporting of incidents
• Understanding accident reporting procedures
• Promoting employee wellbeing and resilience
• Building confidence across the workforce

First Aid as an Ongoing Risk Management Activity
• Maintaining first aid competence
• Regular refresher training
• Reviewing workplace first aid arrangements
• Supporting continual improvement in emergency preparedness
• Embedding first aid awareness into everyday workplace culture

This course is suitable for:

• Employees across all industries
• Office staff
• Manufacturing personnel
• Construction workers
• Hospitality teams
• Retail staff
• Schools and educational staff
• Healthcare support workers
• Facilities personnel
• Supervisors and Team Leaders
• Anyone nominated to provide first aid in the workplace

No previous first aid experience is required.

Reduce Workplace Risk
Medical emergencies can occur at any time. Prompt first aid can significantly reduce the severity of injuries, improve recovery outcomes, and potentially save lives before emergency services arrive.

Legal Responsibility
Irish employers are required to assess workplace first aid needs and provide appropriate first aid equipment, facilities, and trained personnel based on workplace risks.

Employee Wellbeing
Investing in first aid training demonstrates a commitment to employee health, wellbeing, and psychological safety while creating greater confidence throughout the workforce.

Business Continuity
Effective first aid response helps minimise operational disruption, supports faster recovery following workplace incidents, and contributes to organisational resilience.

Compliance
Training supports employer obligations under Irish workplace health and safety legislation and Health and Safety Authority (HSA) guidance relating to occupational first aid.

Participants will:

• Understand their role during workplace emergencies
• Assess incidents safely and confidently
• Respond to common injuries and illnesses
• Apply practical first aid techniques
• Support emergency services until they arrive
• Promote a safer workplace environment
• Contribute to organisational emergency preparedness

Instructor-led training with practical demonstrations.
Includes:

• CPR practice exercises
• First aid scenario discussions
• Hands-on demonstrations
• Emergency response guidance

Delivered:
• Onsite at client premises, or
• At designated training venues/ Online Webinar

This training supports employer obligations under:

• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 – Part 7: First Aid

Irish legislation requires employers to:

• Provide adequate first aid equipment
• Ensure trained personnel are available
• Maintain appropriate emergency procedures

Since 2008, Samson Training has been helping organisations across Ireland build safer, healthier, and more resilient workplaces through practical, instructor-led training.

With 98%+ positive participant reviews on Google, our reputation is built on delivering engaging, professional, and workplace-focused training that provides real value beyond compliance.

Organisations choose Samson Training because we offer:

• Established workplace training provider since 2008
• 98%+ positive Google reviews from course participants
• Experienced first aid instructors with industry expertise
• Practical, scenario-based learning using real workplace examples
• Flexible onsite, online, and public course delivery options
• Training tailored to organisational risks and working environments
• Nationwide delivery throughout Ireland
• Ongoing customer support and advice

We believe first aid training should form part of a wider employee wellbeing, organisational resilience, and business continuity strategy—not simply a compliance requirement.

Is first aid training required in Irish workplaces?
Employers must ensure adequate first aid arrangements are available, including trained personnel where necessary.

Who should attend Basic First Aid training?
Employees designated as workplace first aiders or anyone wishing to develop emergency response knowledge.

Does the course include CPR training?
Yes. Participants receive instruction on CPR techniques and AED awareness.

How long does the Basic First Aid course take?
The course is delivered over one full day and includes both theory and practical instruction.