PHECC is pleased to announce the release of Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) 2026 (8th Edition). CPGs are developed by the Medical Advisory Committee and recommended to Council for publication. This follows MAC review of CPGs or submissions from individuals, speciality groups and clinical programmes. The membership of MAC is available here.
While CPGs are now web-based, users can create a PDF document incorporating CPGs for Responder levels and supporting documentation.
To create a PDF for FAR level CLICK HERE.
To create a PDF for EFR level CLICK HERE.
The latest version of CPGs have undergone an extensive development programme and include significant changes aimed at enhancing pre-hospital emergency care in Ireland.
CPGs guide the practitioner in assessment, treatment and disposition of patients who present with an acute illness or injury. CPGs presume no intervention has been applied, nor medication administered, prior to the arrival of the practitioner/responder. In the event of another practitioner or responder initiating care during an acute episode, the practitioner or responder must be cognisant of interventions applied and medication doses already administered and act accordingly.
A number of CPGs and/or elements of CPGs are designated as ‘non-core’. This recognises that not all Licensed CPG Providers need to implement every CPG.
The 2026 Edition of the CPGs take precedent over older versions.
The 2026 Edition CPGs may be implemented provided:
1. The Responder maintains current certification as outlined in PHECC Education & Training Standards.
2. The Responder has received training on, and is competent in, the skills and medications specified in the CPG being utilised.
An online feedback form is provided on the webpage if required.