First Aid Response

The Real Cost of Workplace Medical Emergencies
• Common causes of workplace injuries and medical emergencies
• The impact of delayed or ineffective first aid response
• Business disruption, absenteeism, and legal consequences
• Protecting employees, contractors, and visitors
• Lessons learned from real workplace incidents

Understanding the Role of the Workplace First Aider
• Responsibilities of the occupational first aider
• Scene safety and dynamic risk assessment
• Communication during emergencies
• Activating Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
• Maintaining casualty dignity and reassurance

Casualty Assessment & Emergency Response
• Primary Survey (DRSABCDE approach)
• Secondary assessment techniques
• Monitoring casualty condition
• Infection prevention and control
• Recording incidents and handover procedures

CPR, AED & Life-Threatening Emergencies
• Adult CPR techniques
• Safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Recovery position
• Choking management
• Cardiac emergencies and early intervention

Managing Workplace Injuries & Medical Conditions
• Severe bleeding and shock management
• Burns and scalds
• Fractures, sprains, and soft tissue injuries
• Head, neck, and spinal injuries
• Medical emergencies including asthma, diabetes, seizures, stroke, allergic reactions, and heart attack

Practical First Aid Skills
• Bandaging and dressings
• Managing unconscious casualties
• Safe casualty movement considerations
• Practical scenario-based exercises
• Instructor coaching and competency assessment

Organisational Responsibility & Safety Culture
• Employer and employee responsibilities
• Maintaining workplace first aid arrangements
• Reporting incidents and near misses
• Supporting emergency preparedness planning
• Promoting a proactive health and safety culture

First Aid as an Ongoing Risk Management Activity
• Maintaining practical competence
• Regular refresher training and skills practice
• Reviewing emergency procedures
• Continuous improvement through workplace learning
• Embedding first aid awareness across the organisation

This course is suitable for individuals responsible for providing workplace first aid, including:

• Designated Occupational First Aiders
• Health & Safety Officers
• EHS Managers
• Supervisors and Team Leaders
• Facilities Managers
• HR Managers and HR Business Partners
• Emergency Response Team Members
• Security Personnel
• Manufacturing and Production Employees
• Construction Personnel
• Hospitality and Retail Staff
• Education and Childcare Personnel
• Healthcare Support Staff
• Any employee nominated as a workplace first aider

No previous first aid experience is required.

Risk Management
Prompt and effective first aid can significantly reduce the severity of injuries, improve casualty outcomes, and minimise the impact of workplace emergencies.

Legal Responsibility
Employers are required to assess workplace first aid needs and provide appropriate first aid facilities, equipment, and competent personnel.

Compliance
The course supports organisational obligations under Irish occupational health and safety legislation and recognised workplace first aid guidance.

Organisational Preparedness
Well-trained first aiders improve emergency response capability, enhance employee confidence, and contribute to a safer working environment.

Participants will:

• Understand the role and responsibilities of a workplace first aider
• Carry out structured casualty assessments
• Perform CPR and safely use an AED
• Respond effectively to workplace injuries and medical emergencies
• Manage life-threatening situations until professional medical assistance arrives
• Maintain accurate incident records and communicate effectively during emergencies
• Support organisational compliance and workplace safety culture

Instructor-led training
• Interactive discussion and practical demonstrations
• Hands-on CPR and first aid exercises
• Workplace scenario analysis

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

The course emphasises practical first aid response skills and emergency preparedness rather than theory-only instruction.

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 and facilities
• Ensure trained personnel are available where necessary
• Maintain appropriate emergency procedures
• Provide employees with information and training on first aid arrangements
• Support workplace preparedness for medical emergencies

Samson Training delivers practical occupational first aid training designed to develop confident responders and strengthen workplace emergency preparedness.

Our approach emphasises:

• Practical hands-on learning
• Real workplace emergency scenarios
• Experienced instructors with industry expertise
• Interactive coaching and continuous feedback
• High-quality, professional course delivery
• Supporting long-term organisational resilience and safety performance

We position workplace first aid as a critical element of organisational risk management, helping businesses protect their people while supporting compliance and operational continuity.

Who should attend the First Aid Response Course?
The course is suitable for employees nominated as workplace first aiders, Health & Safety personnel, supervisors, managers, emergency response teams, and anyone responsible for responding to workplace medical emergencies.

Do I need previous first aid experience?
No. The course is designed for beginners as well as individuals requiring comprehensive workplace first aid training.

Does the course include CPR and AED training?
Yes. Practical CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training forms a core part of the programme.

Can the course be delivered onsite?
Yes. Samson Training delivers First Aid Response training onsite throughout Ireland or at designated training venues.

Is this course suitable for all industries?
Yes. The course is appropriate for manufacturing, construction, offices, healthcare, hospitality, education, logistics, pharmaceutical, food production, retail, and public sector organisations.