First aid training · Derry/Foyle
Would you know what to do?
Practical, encouraging first aid training with John Porter, shaped around your group and the situations you're likely to face.
Recognised by
- 18 years teaching first aid
- 40+ years in outdoor education
- Recognised by HSENI and PHECC
- Lead trainer, Heart of Foyle CFR
Courses
Training shaped around your group
Every course is built around the people in the room and what they're most likely to face. These are the usual starting points.
Defibrillator, CPR and life support5 courses
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AED Training
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Training.
Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are now in place at many workplaces and leisure areas. It is seen as the effective therapy for cardiac arrest improving survival rates by reducing the time between collapse to delivery of the first shock.
1 year certificate Book -
CPR
A 4-hour course which can be used as a stand-alone course or a refresher course between more advanced 3 yearly courses.
4 hours Book -
Anaphylaxis Awareness
A 2-hour awareness course to learn about anaphylaxis and the steps that can be taken in an emergency situation. It will provide a systematic way to manage casualties suffering from an anaphylactic shock.
2 hours Book -
Community First Responder (CFR)
A one-day course teaching basic life support, safe AED use, and effective response to emergencies.
1 day · PHECC Book -
First Aid Responder (FAR)
The FAR course is accredited by the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC). Learners will learn to deal with life-threatening or potentially life-threatening conditions until the arrival of emergency medical services.
3 days · PHECC Book
Workplace and everyday first aid3 courses
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Life Saver
A 4-hour course. The basic first aid course is designed to introduce a systematic way of first aid for managing casualties. Topic learning and practicals intermixed with scenarios of real situations.
4 hours Book -
Basic First Aid
A one-day course (6 hours). The basic first aid course is designed to introduce a systematic way of first aid for managing casualties. Topic learning and practicals intermixed with scenarios of real situations.
6 or 8 hours Book -
HSENI Emergency First Aid at Work
Emergency First Aid at Work. A one-day (minimum 6 hours teaching time) course. The course is for statutory and workplace needs. The EFAW course is designed to introduce a systematic method of first aid for managing casualties. The course is a balance of learning and practical intermixed with scenarios of real situations.
6 hours Book
Outdoor, mountain and water4 courses
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Adventure Sports First Aid
3-day course for adventure sports first aid. This course covers the requirements of the 3-day First Aid at Work course.
3 days, including FAW Book -
Mountain First Aid
A three-day course. A two-day outdoor first aid course with a bolt-on extra day specifically for mountains. The course is designed to introduce a systematic way of first aid for managing casualties. Topic learning and practicals intermixed with scenarios of real situations.
3 days Book -
Watersports First Aid
A three-day course. A two-day outdoor first aid course with a bolt-on extra day specifically for water sports. The course is designed to introduce a systematic way of first aid for managing casualties. Topic learning and practicals intermixed with scenarios of real situations.
3 days Book -
Outdoor First Aid
A two-day course (16 hours). The outdoor first aid course is designed to introduce a systematic way of first aid for managing casualties. Topic learning and practicals intermixed with scenarios of real situations.
16 hours Book
Children and early years2 courses
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Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Our course follows the statutory framework for the early years in England which sets the standards for first aid training required for workers caring for young children in the absence of their parents and is appropriate to the age of the children being cared for.
Delegates will be able to practise on first aid equipment including baby and junior first aid manikins.
6 hours Book -
Paediatric First Aid
Paediatric first aid course, 12 hours duration. Suitable for childminders, teachers and nursery nurses.
Our course follows the statutory framework for the early years in England which sets the standards for first aid training required for workers caring for young children in the absence of their parents and is appropriate to the age of the children being cared for.
12 hours Book
Tell me about your group
Who's coming, where you work and what worries you most. I'll put the right course together.
How I teach
I always ask people, “Would you know what to do?”
My aim is for you to leave able to say yes. So I keep it practical, use everyday scenarios and make them as real as I can. Everything is explained plainly, and you'll get plenty of encouragement when you get it right.
Each course is structured around the students and the organisation: who you are, where you work, and what you're most likely to come across.
Booking is simple
Get in touch
Call, email or use the form.
Tell me about your group
Who's coming and what you need.
Learn by doing
Hands-on, built around real scenarios.
About John
Ports First Aid · Rescue Emergency CareHi folks, I'm John Porter. Most people call me Ports.
I've spent more than 40 years in outdoor education, working as an instructor in several outdoor centres. Along the way I've travelled all over the world on extreme personal expeditions, and a few just for fun.
I've been teaching first aid for the last 18 years. My qualifications were gained on both sides of the border and are recognised by HSENI and PHECC. I'm also the lead trainer for Heart of Foyle, my local community first responder group in the city.
People I teach
- Outdoor instructors
- Mountain rescue teams
- Social workers in children's homes
- CFR groups
- Doctors' surgeries
- Youth leaders
- Private groups
Recognised by
Gallery
From recent courses
What people say
“Brilliant course with practical scenarios, Ports made you think outside the box, plenty of encouragement, and he clearly knows the outdoors inside out.”
Of course. I keep things practical and easy to understand, and I give plenty of encouragement when things get done right.
Yes, that's how I work. Courses are structured around the needs of your students and your organisation, using scenarios that are as real as possible.
I've taught first aid for 18 years. My first aid qualifications were gained in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, and are recognised by HSENI and PHECC.
I'm based in Derry/Foyle and travel across the North West, including Donegal. I can come to your workplace, club or community hall, and I bring all the equipment.
Contact
Book a course or get a quote
Tell me a bit about your group and I'll get back to you. Or just pick up the phone.
- Phone
- 07753 963727
- [email protected]
- Based in
- Derry/Foyle, Northern Ireland
Thanks, message sent.
I'll be in touch soon.