PHECC Paediatric First Aid Course
Location
University College Cork
Brookfield Health Science Complex
Level 1 Nursing & Midwifery Centre
College Road
Cork
The Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (P.H.E.C.C) of Ireland has designed the Paediatric First Aid offer appropriate training to individuals and groups who require a first aid skill set to look after our children. The course will include cardiac first response community level course. The new 2026 education and training standard for Paediatric First Aid meets the Child and Family Agency (TUSLA) guidance also recognises FAR as the standard for child care.
The PHECC Paediatric First Aid Course can be delivered onsite or offsite as required in Cork and Nationwide.
Entry Criteria: There is no specific entry criterion including a minimum age for undertaking the course. However, a course participant should be mature enough to comprehend the knowledge, skills and implications associated with defibrillation and have a maturity to complete assessment to receive certification.
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Learning outcome 1: Introduction to First Aid
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Learning outcome 2: Patient Assessment
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Learning outcome 3: Injury management
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Learning outcome 4: Common medical emergencies
Certification: PHECC Paediatric First Aid Course valid for 2 years
Due to student practical skills depreciation and the requirement for class team participation and involvement in PHECC courses, students will be required to participate the course in full. This is applied to all students. Participants who have a valid in date PHECC CFR certificate will still be required to engage in the full PHECC course including the PHECC CFR section.
English Language: All our PHECC courses are delivered in English. Students are expected to have good command of the english language.
Nursing & Midwifery Training Centre
Course Provider: E.R Training
Venue Location:
Brookfield Health Science Complex
College Road, Cork
Getting Here
Cork Airport & Bus Station : Taxi is best option. Approx 20 euros / 20 min travel time
Car: Follow the google map link to the above address. On entering the complex keep left, through the barrier & park around the back.
Staying in Cork
Hotels: Closest would be the Hayfield Manor and the Kingsley Hotel
B&Bs: Located along the "Western Road"