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Continue readingPublic First Aid Response Course Begins on 7th January 2019 in Glanmire
St John Ambulance Glanmire is pleased to announce that a PHECC certified First Aid Response (FAR) course will begin on Monday 7th January 2019, running for 6 weeks on Monday evenings from 6.30pm to 9.30pm.
The First Aid Response (FAR) standard replaces the former Occupational First Aid (OFA) standard and is approved by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) for first aiders in the workplace.
The course will be held at the St John Ambulance Glanmire Training Centre, Unit 5D Glanmire Industrial Estate, Sallybrook, Glanmire, Co Cork.
Topics covered include;
- Introduction to first aid
- Treatment of wounds/bleeding
- Sprains and Strains… Continue reading
PepsiCo make donation to St John Ambulance Glanmire
St John Ambulance Glanmire was delighted to recently receive a donation from PepsiCo Little Island, Cork that enabled the purchase of additional CPR training manikins. These manikins will be used to train members of the public in the local area in lifesaving skills, in line with St John Ambulance’s goal that “No one should suffer for the lack of trained first aiders.“
Gobnait Dempsey, PepsiCo HR, is seen presenting a “Little Junior” CPR training manikin to Gerard Doyle, Paramedic & Superintendent of St John Ambulance Glanmire.
For upcoming training courses, contact [email protected] or 086-0699086.
St John Glanmire to host Community First Responder Information Evening 17th April
St John Ambulance Glanmire, in association with the National Ambulance Service (NAS) and CFR Ireland, will host an information evening at its Divisional Headquarters Unit 5D, Glanmire Industrial Estate, Sallybrook, Glanmire T45 DY62 on Tuesday 17th April at 7pm.
The information session is intended to inform members of the local community about the establishment of a Community First Responder group in Glanmire, linked to the National Ambulance Service.
Community First Responders (CFR) are volunteers who are trained to attend certain types of emergency calls in the area where they live or work. Their aim is to reach a potential life… Continue reading
Glanmire First Aid Course begins 2nd October 2017
Glanmire Division is pleased to announce that an adult first aid course will begin on 2nd October 2017, running for 8 weeks on Monday evenings from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
The course will be held in St John Glanmire’s premises at Glanmire Industrial Estate, Sallybrook.
Topics covered include;
- Managing Incidents
- Resuscitation/CPR including AED
- Poisoning
- Patient Examination
- Fractures
- Miscellaneous Injuries
- Priorities of First Aid
- Control of Bleeding
- Communications
- Unconsciousness
- Wounds & Dressings
- Heart Attacks
- Strokes
- Burns & Scalds
The cost of this course is €120.
To book a place, email [email protected] with your name, contact number,… Continue reading
First Aid Course begins in Glanmire 20th February 2017
Glanmire Division is pleased to announce that an adult community first aid course will begin on 20th February 2017, running for 7 weeks on Monday evenings from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
The course will be held in St John Glanmire’s premises at Glanmire Industrial Estate, Sallybrook.
Topics covered include;
- Managing Incidents
- Resuscitation/CPR including AED
- Poisoning
- Patient Examination
- Fractures
- Miscellaneous Injuries
- Priorities of First Aid
- Control of Bleeding
- Communications
- Unconsciousness
- Wounds & Dressings
- Heart Attacks
- Strokes
- Burns & Scalds
The cost of this course is €100.
To book a place, email [email protected] with your… Continue reading
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