Occupational First Aid- FETAC level 5 Accredited.

Course: Occupational First aid

 

Duration:    

3 Day’s

 

Overview:

This Occupational First Aid Course meets the requirements of the syllabus for FETAC Occupational First Aid (Level 5) as set down by the Health and Safety Authority.

This programme requires a high level of trainee participation and interaction where the theory is enhanced by practical demonstration of skills and practical application by trainees.

Who should attend?

Supervisors or those who have been appointed as a first aider in the work place.

 

Objectives:

Having Completed this course participants will be able to:

• Understand the responsibilities of an Occupational First Aider.
• Be able to provide treatment for the purpose of preserving life or minimizing 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 co-coordinating first aid arrangements in the workplace.
• Be familiar with health and safety legislation on first aid provision in the workplace.

 

Course Programme:

• Course Introduction.
• First in the Workplace.
• Patient Assessment.
• Respiratory Emergencies.
• Cardiac First Response.
• Wounds and Bleeding.
• Altered Levels of Consciousness.
• Musculoskeletal Injuries.
• Burns and scalds, chemicals, electric shock.
• Course De-Brief and Assessment.

Pre Course Requirements:

None

 

Assessment/ Certification:

• Certification assessments (theory and practical) will be held on Day 3 of the course.
• Unit assessments will be performed as per unit.
• Successful completion of the course results in the issue of FETAC Level 5 Certificate.
• Certificates are valid for 2 years.