Author Archives: UFAS

Learners practising CPR on a manikin during a PHECC First Aid Essentials Basic First Aid course

Which first aid course do you need? Basic first aid or FAR

Most people only think about first aid training when something forces the question. A new job. An audit. A near miss in the car park. Then comes the harder part: working out which course you actually need. There is now one more option on the list, and for a lot of people it is the […]

Early years educator practising infant CPR on a baby manikin during a PHECC paediatric first aid course

Tusla first aid requirements for pre-schools from September 2026

If you run a crèche, a pre-school or a school-age service, first aid training is not a nice to have. It is a condition of operating. From September 2026 there is a specific PHECC course named for it, and UFAS is approved to deliver it. What changed Tusla now includes PHECC First Aid Essentials Paediatric […]

UFAS PHECC certification fees are now €10 across every course

Certification pricing is usually the first thing an instructor compares when deciding who to deliver through. It is the easiest number to line up side by side. From October 2026, that number is simpler at UFAS. Every UFAS PHECC certificate is now €10. Every course. Every faculty member. No conditions. The new UFAS pricing in […]

signs of a stroke

Signs of a Stroke: Know FAST and Act Fast This World Stroke Day

World Stroke Day takes place on 29 October each year. For 2026, the message from the World Stroke Organization is simple: Every Minute Counts. When a stroke happens, recognising the signs quickly and getting emergency medical help can make a critical difference. A stroke is a medical emergency. It happens when the blood supply to […]

Choosing a Collaborative Provision Partner: Trust Over Price

Deliver training through a collaborative framework and you hand over a lot. What you actually hand over Learner names Client details Course dates Documentation Much of that is unavoidable. Good governance and certification depend on it. But in doing so, you are also trusting another organisation with something considerably more valuable than paperwork: Relationships you […]

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