Who can teach a FAR course?

A PHECC certified FAR Instructor working on behalf of a recognised institution can teach FAR courses. Tutor/assistant tutor (or facilitators) and EFR instructors on the PHECC Register may also teach FAR courses as long as they have a valid CFR instructor certificate.

Will I get a certificate?

Yes all successful course participants must be given a joint Pre Hospital Emergency Care Council/recognised institution FAR card/certificates. The certificate will expire after 2 years when you may re-certify. 5. Where can I access FAR training? PHECC Recognised Institutions are listed on the PHECC website. Only FAR instructors working with recognised institutions are approved to deliver training and issue joint institution/PHECC FAR certificates.

What can I expect on a FAR course?

We are recognised by the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council and only PHECC recognised institutions can deliver a FAR course. The course should take no less than 18 teaching contact hours (averaging 6 hours per day), but can also be delivered on a modular basis e.g. over successive weekends. It will be delivered by a certified FAR instructor who will lead and guide you through the course. You can expect the course to be delivered by a combination of presentations, demonstrations and lots of practical sessions. The CFR part of the course takes about 4-5 hours and is DVD led. The assessment will be skills based and a short multiple choice question exam designed to reinforce the knowledge and skills learnt on the course.

Who are the first aid responders?

A first aid responder may be a healthcare practitioner or a member of the public who has undertaken a First Aid Response course. The first aid responder will be taught how to assess and manage patients in accordance with the PHECC FAR standard and clinical practice guidelines (CPGs).

What is First Aid Response (FAR)?

First Aid Response or FAR is PHECC’s newest education and training standard. It’s a foundation first aid course that trains course participants to provide first aid for a person who becomes suddenly unwell or injured until the arrival of emergency medical services. FAR includes the full Cardiac First Response Community standard also.

How do I become a certified Occupational First Aider?

You must complete the PHECC FAR course. This is not an online course. Please contact us for more details.