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First Aid Courses
A practical up-to-date paediatric first aid training course for parents and carers.



Introduction
ClapHandies have joined forces with Responder Training to bring you a practical up-to-date paediatric first aid training courses for parents and carers of babies and young children.

The course director is Alice Walsh of Responder Training, Alice has extensive experience in the fields of Medicine and the business of Childcare. Alice is a registered General Nurse, Midwife and Intensive Care Nurse. The Responder Training team of instructors are all certified by the Occupational First Aid Assessment Agency and registered Occupational First Aid instructor with the Health and Safety Authority and with the National Ambulance Training Board, and have many years experience delivering occupational and paediatric first aid courses throughout Ireland.
Option 1 - First Aid Talk (2 1/2 hours)
The aim of the course is to teach you how to respond confidently in case of an emergency with your family and friends and how to best to avoid accident and emergency admissions.
  • C.P.R. - Paediatric and Adult
  • Choking and air way management
  • Recovery Position
  • Temperature management
  • Burns and scalds
  • Chemical burns & poisons
  • Electrical shock & Home safety
  • Fractures & Breaks
  • Meningitis
Duration - 2 1/2 hours
Fee - €50 for 1 place, €90 for 2 places
Option 2 - Basic Life Support (2 1/2 hours)
A practical 'hands on' course covering the essential life saving techniques. Contents include:
  • C.P.R. - Paediatric and Adult
  • Choking and air way management
  • Recovery Position
Duration - 2 1/2 hours
Max attendees - 12
Fee - €60 for 1 place, €100 for 2 places
Price includes first aid manual and certificate valid for 2 years
Option 3 - Comprehensive First Aid training course for Parents (6 hours)
This comprehensive course covers both the practical and theory elements of first aid training. Contents include:
  • C.P.R. - Paediatric and Adult (practical & theory)
  • Choking and air way management (practical & theory)
  • Recovery Position (practical & theory)
  • Temperature management
  • Burns and scalds
  • Chemical burns & poisons
  • Electrical shock & Home safety
  • Fractures & Breaks
  • Meningitis
  • Medical emergencies, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Spinal injuries
Duration - 6 hours
Max attendees - 12
Fee - €140 for 1 place, €240 for 2 places, €330 for 3 places, €400 for 4 places,
Price includes first aid manual and certificate valid for 2 years
Cancellation Policy
- Up to 3 weeks before course start, full refund
- Up to 1 week before course start, 50% refund (unless we are able to rebook your place, then 100% refund)
- Less than 1 week before course start, no refund (unless we are able to rebook your place, then we will will offer you a place on next available course)
Bookings
To book and pay for your place just fill in the booking form, email us at office@claphandies.com, or call Liza on 087 919 6042