Emergency First Aid

The Real Cost of Delayed Emergency Response
• Consequences of failing to provide immediate first aid
• Impact of delayed treatment on casualty outcomes
• Workplace injuries, business disruption, and legal exposure
• Importance of early intervention during emergencies
• Lessons learned from real workplace incidents

Understanding Emergency First Aid
• Principles of emergency first aid
• Priorities when responding to an incident
• Assessing emergency situations safely
• Protecting yourself and others during an emergency
• The role and responsibilities of an Emergency First Aider

Hazard Identification & Emergency Risk Awareness
• Recognising common workplace injuries and medical emergencies
• Dynamic risk assessment before providing assistance
• Contacting emergency services effectively
• Managing emergency scenes safely
• Preventing further harm to casualties

Immediate Emergency First Aid Techniques
• Primary survey (DRSABCD approach)
• Managing an unconscious casualty
• Recovery position
• CPR awareness and practical instruction
• AED awareness and safe use principles
• Choking management
• Control of severe bleeding
• Managing shock

Responding to Common Workplace Incidents
• Minor wounds and burns
• Fractures, sprains, and strains awareness
• Head injuries
• Medical emergencies requiring urgent action
• Monitoring casualties until emergency services arrive

Organisational Responsibility & Safety Culture
• Employee responsibilities during emergencies
• Reporting incidents correctly
• Supporting workplace emergency procedures
• Maintaining first aid equipment awareness
• Promoting a proactive safety culture

Emergency First Aid as an Ongoing Risk Management Activity
• Maintaining emergency response skills
• Participating in refresher training
• Reviewing workplace emergency procedures
• Continuous improvement of emergency preparedness
• Embedding first aid awareness into everyday operations

Suitable for employees who require basic emergency response knowledge, including:

• Office staff
• Customer service teams
• Retail employees
• Supervisors and team leaders
• Workplace safety representatives

No prior first aid experience required.

Emergency Preparedness
Medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, choking, or severe bleeding can occur unexpectedly in any workplace. Having employees trained in emergency first aid ensures immediate assistance can be provided before professional medical services arrive.

Rapid Response
Quick intervention during the first few minutes of an emergency can significantly improve outcomes and reduce the severity of injuries or medical complications.

Workplace Safety
Training staff in emergency first aid promotes awareness and supports a proactive safety culture where employees feel confident responding to incidents.

Compliance
Employers must ensure appropriate first aid arrangements are in place to protect employees, visitors, and contractors within the workplace.

Participants will:

• Recognise emergency situations
• Respond safely to cardiac arrest incidents
• Perform CPR
• Manage choking emergencies
• Assist unconscious casualties
• Provide basic bleeding control

Instructor-led practical training.

Includes:
• CPR demonstration
• Emergency scenario discussions
• Practical guidance for emergency response

Delivered:
• Onsite
• 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 workplace legislation requires employers to:

• Provide adequate first aid equipment and facilities
• Ensure employees receive appropriate first aid information and training
• Maintain procedures for responding to workplace medical emergencies
• Provide access to trained personnel where required

Emergency First Aid Training helps organisations ensure staff have the knowledge to respond safely and effectively in urgent situations.

Samson Training delivers practical first aid training focused on confidence, competence, and workplace emergency preparedness.

Our approach emphasises:

• Practical emergency response skills
• Real workplace scenarios
• Experienced professional instructors
• Interactive, hands-on learning
• Observation-led coaching and feedback
• Consistent, high-quality training delivery

We position Emergency First Aid as a critical part of organisational safety culture, helping workplaces respond quickly and effectively when every second counts.

What is Emergency First Aid training?
Emergency First Aid training provides essential lifesaving knowledge including CPR, choking response, and basic casualty management to help individuals respond to life-threatening emergencies until professional help arrives.

Who should attend Emergency First Aid training?
This course is suitable for employees in any workplace who may need to respond to emergencies, including office staff, supervisors, customer-facing personnel, and workplace safety representatives.

How long does Emergency First Aid training take?
Emergency First Aid training is delivered as a half-day course (approximately 3–4 hours) and includes both theoretical instruction and practical demonstrations.

Does the course include CPR training?
Yes. Participants receive instruction on adult CPR techniques and awareness of Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use.

Is Emergency First Aid training suitable for workplaces?
Yes. The course is designed for workplaces across all sectors and helps organisations ensure employees are prepared to respond to medical emergencies.