Occupational First Aid Course Details

A comprehensive three day first aid course covering all the essential aspects of occupational first aid. It meets with current Health & Safety Authority requirements for employee training and will give participants the knowledge to provide and co-ordinate first aid in the workplace. The course will provide the participants with knowledge and practical skills to give effective life support, diagnose & treat injuries or illness, and maintain care and comfort of the casualty.

Preferred Pre-Course Requirements

FETAC Level 4 Certificate, Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences.

Learners who successfully complete this course will

• understand the responsibilities of the occupational first aider
• be able to provide treatment for the purpose of preserving life or minimising the consequences of injury until discharge or the arrival of medical assistance
• be able to provide treatment in the workplace for an injury which does not require the attention of a medical practitioner or nurse
• be capable of coordinating first aid arrangements in the workplace
• be familiar with health and safety legislation on first aid provision in the workplace

The specific learning outcomes are grouped into 8 units.

• Unit 1 – First aid in the workplace
• Unit 2 – Patient assessment
• Unit 3 – Respiratory emergencies
• Unit 4 – Cardiac first response
• Unit 5 – Wounds and bleeding
• Unit 6 – Altered levels of consciousness
• Unit 7 – Musculoskeletal injuries
• Unit 8 – Burns and scalds, chemicals, electric shock

Who should attend?

All appointed Occupational First Aider’s and/or anyone who is appointed as an Occupational First Aider.

Assessment/Certification

Participants will be awarded a level 5 FETAC Certificate following an assessment by an examiner, a legally recognised qualification

Course Materials

All participants will receive course hand-out

Certification Valid For

2 Years

Duration

3 Days

Maximum Participants

10