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First-Aid Responder

Next cohort 2 Jun 2026
Duration 3 Days
Fee €300
Location BIM National Fisheries College, Castletownbere
Certification Aquaculture
Seats
11 of 14
Awarding body Computer Placement Limited (CPL)

Entry requirements

Minimum 16 years of age. No prior first aid training needed.

About this programme

Duration 3 Days (full time) Certification PHECC This course is eligible for grant aid.
Location National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI)
Castletownbere
Co. Cork
Fees €300

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Programme Overview Programme Overview

On completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Display skills related to the delivery of a first-aid response
  • Assist in the recovery of people suffering medical emergencies
  • Provide adequate cover before emergency services arrive
  • Provide first-aid in the workplace amongst other environments

About this course

Programme Information

Who is this Programme for

Personnel who wish to become certified first-aiders in their workplace

Next Programme Dates

Location 2025
NFCI Greencastle, Co Donegal
  • To be scheduled.
NFCI Castletownbere, Co Cork
  • To be scheduled.

Location

National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI), Castletownbere, Co. Cork

Duration

3 days

Training Methodology

Classroom-based learning demonstrations

Practical training sessions

Certification

The CPL Institute on behalf of the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC)

Entry Requirements

There is no specific entry criterion including a minimum age for undertaking the course.

Progression

First-Aid Response is a specific course which is a pre-requisite to the diving programmes at BIM

Assessment

An assessment takes place at the end of the third day. There is a practical and theoretical element to the assessment. Participants complete a multiple-choice examination paper and undertake two skills assessments.

In order to be successful, participants must achieve a mark of 80% or greater in each element of the assessment.

Fees

€300

This course is eligible for grant aid.

For more Information contact

National Fisheries College of Ireland (Cork)

Castletownbere, Co Cork

Safety TrainingAquacultureFisheriesSeafood Processing

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