OCCUPATIONAL FIRST AID

Course Title: Occupational First Aid Fetac Level 5

Aim

The aim of this training is to provide the learner with the knowledge, practical
skills and attitude to fulfil the role of an Occupational First Aider

Duration: 3 days

Course Content (8 Modules)

• First Aid in the workplace.
• Patient assessment.
• Respiratory emergencies.
• Cardiac first response.
• Wounds & bleeding.
• Altered levels of consciousness.
• Musculoskeletal injuries.
• Burns, scalds, poisons, chemicals & electric shock.

Who Should Attend?

Anyone who wants to be trained and certified as an Occupational First Aider and deliver first aid care according to the protocols taught in the course. NOTE: Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007, there is a requirement on employers based on a risk assessment to have a sufficient number of occupational first aiders trained and available in the workplace.

Maximum Participants

Maximum of 10 per course

Assessment

Each learner will be required to complete a short assessment and a practical exam

Accreditation

Each learner, on successful completion of the Occupational First Aid training Course will receive a FETAC level 5 certificate, which is valid for 2 years