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Pre-Paramedic Fire and Ambulance
QQI Level 5 5M4468
PHECC Accredited Courses
Practical
Small Classes
Free to Apply

Pre-Paramedic Fire and Ambulance Course - Dublin

At BFEI, located in Blackrock village, Co.Dublin we offer a one year QQI Level 5 Pre-Paramedic Fire and Ambulance course.

Can you see yourself as a Firefighter, Paramedic, or working in the emergency services? Are you calm, work well under pressure and have a desire to help people? Do you want to work in a caring environment? Are you currently a member of the many volunteer organisations and enjoy the experience? Or would you like to progress to study for a degree? Yes? 

Course Code PFA
Duration 1 year
Number of Places 120
Contact Hours 20
Days per WK 5 Days

Is this course for you?

If you want an exciting and challenging practical course that can lead to a career in the emergency services, this course is for you.

What will I study?

  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Safety & Health at Work
  • Exercise and Fitness
  • Statistics
  • Emergency Department Care Skills and First Aid Responder (FAR)
  • Word Processing
  • Communications
  • Work Experience

Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) Courses Training: 

  • Fire Warden (Fire Safety and Fire Extinguisher Training)
  • Breathing Apparatus
  • Hazardous Substances
  • Manual Handling and Patient Handling
  • Emergency First Response (EFR) incorporating Defibrillator Training

Optional Training*:

  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Training Courses are delivered in conjunction with an external provider, currently the Emergency Services Training Institute and take place during term breaks. The optional training* EMT course will incur additional costs and starts in June with final exams in September/October.

Entry Requirements

  • You must have achieved 5 passes or 5 O6/ H7s or a combination of 5 O6/H7s or have achieved the LCA with a Merit profile, or have achieved a full relevant QQI Level 4 Award.
  • Mature applicants (aged 21 and over) and other applicants without the formal entry requirements will be assessed individually for suitability.

Before starting the course, it is advisable to become a member of one of the voluntary organisations such as The Order of Malta, St. John Ambulance or The Civil Defence. You should work towards obtaining a Driving Licence as this will enhance your employment prospects. 

Assessment and Certification

  • Learners who successfully pass all 8 subjects will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Community Health Services (5M4468).
  • Assessment is based on a combination of work submitted during the year and exams.
  • Pre-hospital care courses are certified by the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) and delivered by PHECC recognised institutes and tutors.
  • Training Courses are delivered in conjunction with an external provider, currently the Emergency Services Training Institute and take place during term breaks. The optional training* EMT course will incur additional costs and starts in June with final exams in September/October.

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Career Opportunities

Graduates are pursuing careers in a range of areas including:

  • Dublin Fire Brigade
  • HSE Ambulance Service
  • Private Ambulance Services
  • Dublin Airport Fire Service
  • Diageo Fire Service
  • Event Medics
  • London Ambulance Service NHS
  • Care/Nursing Homes

* The HSE last intake of recruites recognised the BFEI Level 5 course as the equivalent of 2 years full-time Ambulance Service experience at EMT Level.

Companies who have hired BFEI graduates include:

  • Diageo
  • Dublin Airport
  • ECAS
  • ESTI

Progression

If you want to get a degree, then this course opens up a range of progression routes both in the UK and in Ireland.

You may also apply through the CAO system for entry into degree courses in the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme such as:

Check out more progression options by downloading the BFEI Progression Pathways Chart at www.bfei.ie

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Contact us

BFEI
Main Street
Blackrock
Co Dublin
A94 X383