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PHECC-certified First Aid Response Course in Athlone | Certified Workplace Manual Handling Training | Comprehensive training | Valid for 2 years | Real-world scenarios | Our trainers are registered first-aid response instructors and EMTs and fully compliant with the latest QQI Level 6 Instructor requirements
First Aid Responder (FAR) Course
Our First Aid Response (FAR) Certification Course in Athlone is a QQI-accredited programme designed to meet the Health and Safety Authority’s (HSA) requirements for workplace first aid in Ireland.
This comprehensive 3-day course equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills to confidently respond to medical emergencies, including CPR, AED use, and injury management.
Whether you're an employer ensuring compliance or an individual seeking certification, this course is ideal for anyone looking to play a vital role in emergency response and workplace safety. Delivered by experienced, certified instructors, our FAR training combines real-world scenarios with hands-on learning to ensure you're fully prepared when every second counts.
2. First Aid Response (FAR) Refresher Training Course Athlone - 2 Day Recertification
Our First Aid Response (FAR) Refresher Course in Athlone is designed for individuals who already hold a valid FAR certification and need to renew their qualification in line with Health and Safety Authority (HSA) standards.
This 2-day QQI-recognised refresher training ensures you stay up to date with the latest first aid protocols, including CPR, AED use, and emergency care techniques. Perfect for workplace first aiders, healthcare staff, and safety officers, this course helps you maintain compliance with Irish health and safety regulations while keeping your life-saving skills sharp.
Delivered by expert instructors, our FAR Refresher course is both practical and fully certified—ideal for anyone needing to renew their first aid certification efficiently and professionally.
3. Heart Saver CPR AED Certification Training
Our Heartsaver CPR AED Course is a practical, hands-on training designed for individuals with no medical background who want to be prepared to respond to cardiac emergencies at home, at work, or in the community.
This 3-hour certified course covers essential life-saving skills, including how to perform high-quality CPR, use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and assist someone who is choking—across all age groups: adult, child, and infant.
Taught by experienced instructors, this course follows American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines and is ideal for teachers, childcare providers, gym staff, parents, or anyone looking to gain the confidence and ability to act in a crisis. Book your place today to get certified in CPR and AED use.
4. Manual Handling Training Courses
Our Manual Handling Training Course is a QQI-compliant programme designed to help employees and employers meet their legal obligations under Irish health and safety legislation. This short, practical course teaches participants how to lift, carry, push, and pull loads safely to reduce the risk of back injuries and musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace.
Ideal for staff in warehousing, construction, healthcare, retail, and office settings, the training covers both theory and hands-on techniques, with a focus on proper posture, risk assessment, and real-world application.
Delivered by certified instructors, this course ensures you or your team are fully trained in safe manual handling practices—a key step in maintaining a safe, compliant work environment.
FAQs
Where do your first aid and manual handling courses take place?
We have a public course every month in Athlone, Co. Westmeath. The venue is the Bounty, Athlone.
We also provide training in many workplaces across the midlands each month in Westmeath, Longford, Offaly and Galway.
Are your first aid training courses certified?
Yes. The First Aid Refresher (FAR) course is the national standard for workplace first aid in Ireland. Our First Aid Response (FAR) course is recognised by the Irish Health and Safety Authority as meeting the requirements of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 (S.I.No. 299 of 2007).
Successful FAR course participants will receive a Digital PHECC First Aid Response (FAR) Certificate. Certificate is valid for 2 yrs
The Heartsaver CPR AED course is certified by the Irish Heart Foundation – American Heart Association and an official completion card will be issued upon successful completion of the course. Certification is valid for 2 years
Are your manual handling courses certified?
On successful completion of this course, participants will receive a Manual Handling Certificate
Certification is valid for 3 years.
Our trainers are fully compliant with the latest QQI Level 6 Instructor requirements
How long is the FAR certification valid?
FAR certification is valid for 2 years. You must complete a 2-day refresher course before your cert expires to remain certified.
Once your certificate has expired, there is a 30-day grace period during which you can take the refresher course.
After those 30 days, you are required to complete the full 3-day training course to get recertified and are not eligible to do a 2-day refresher course. This is mandated by the certificate issuers and cannot be negotiated.
Do you provide First Aid Response (FAR) refresher courses?
Yes. First Aid Response (FAR) refresher courses take place over 2 days.
It is open to anyone who has a valid FAR certificate which is in date or expired by not more than 30 days at the time of refresher course completion.
Who needs to complete first aid training in the workplace?
Under Irish law, employers must ensure they have a sufficient number of trained First Aid Responders based on a risk assessment. This typically applies to:
Construction and manual labour sites
Schools and childcare providers
Offices, factories, and retail spaces
What's the difference between First Aid Response (FAR) Course and the Heartsaver CPR AED Course?
FAR is a comprehensive 3-day course for workplace responders.
The Heartsaver CPR AED course is a shorter course (half-day) focused on life-saving skills like chest compressions and defibrillator use. The Heartsaver AED course is often taken by community members, schools, gyms, etc.
Do you teach first aid for children, babies and families?
Our Heartsaver CPR AED Certification course is ideal for individuals with little or no medical training who want to be prepared to respond in an emergency. This 3-hour, hands-on course teaches participants how to recognize when someone needs CPR and how to perform high-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants. It also covers how to give effective breaths, use an AED, and respond to choking incidents across all age groups.
Is Manual Handling training a legal requirement in Ireland?
Yes. Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007, employers must ensure staff receive Manual Handling training if their role involves lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling loads.
Who needs Manual Handling training, and is it required for all employees?
Manual Handling training is required for any employee whose work involves lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling loads that could pose a risk of injury. This includes roles such as warehouse and factory staff, heavy manual labourers, healthcare workers, construction site employees, office staff handling equipment, delivery drivers, and agricultural workers.
However, manual handling training is not mandatory for all employees. According to Irish regulations, training is only required where the task involves a risk of injury, particularly to the back. For instance, someone who only lifts light items at waist height may not need training. That said, employers have a legal obligation to assess and manage manual handling risks in the workplace. Over one-third of all workplace injuries reported to the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) are caused by manual handling, making it a leading cause of work-related disability.
Do I need Manual Handling certification to get a job?
Yes, many employers — especially in construction, warehousing, or healthcare — will require a valid Manual Handling certificate before you start work.
Can you provide training at our workplace, organisation or school?
Yes. Multiskill offers on-site group training for businesses and organisations across Ireland but primarily in the midlands. We can tailor the course to your working environment and shift patterns.
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