This is a comprehensive 3 day FETAC level 5 certification course which covers all the essential aspects of the Occupational First Aid requirements as outlined in module 5N1207 and was introduced on 1 September 2008. The Occupational First Aid course now includes Cardiac First Responder training in automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and administering aspirin for heart attack patients. The Occupational First Aid Regulations Safety, Health and Welfare at Work General Applications Regulations S.I. No. 299 of 2007. 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 deployed in the workplace.
All participants receive a comprehensive first aid manual. The assessment is conducted by an independent Instructor recognised by the Health & Safety Authority. The course consists of 8 units as listed below and includes Cardiac First Responder training in automated external defibrillators (AED’S). All Safe Solutions is an Approved Assessor by the Health & Safety Authority. Upon successful completion of the course and assessment, participants are presented with an Occupational First Aid Certificate, which is valid for two years.
Course Programme
- Unit 1: First Aid in the workplace – This Module covers the role of the occupational first aider, the legal requirements and how to effectively ensure the safety of the first aider in the work place
- Unit 2: Patient Assessment – After this module, the candidate will be able to do a primary survey on a potential casualty. They will know how to take vitals (pulse, breathing, etc) signs and treat a casualty with a suspected neck injury.
- Unit 3: Respiratory Emergencies – This module covers the functions of the respiratory system and shows the occupational First Aider how to manage a choking patient as well how to do mouth to mouth ventilations.
- Unit 4: Cardiac first response – After this module the student will understand the chain of survival and will be able to activate their links, by calling for an ambulance, starting CPR and using a Defibrillator effectively.
- Unit 5: Wounds and Bleeding – This module teaches the student how to deal with blood injuries. They will know how to recognise the different types of wounds and know how to treat them. They will be able to deal with head, eye and facial injuries as well as effectively minimizing the consequences of internal bleeding.
- Unit 6: Altered levels of consciousness – The student learns how to treat shock and how to do the recovery position. This will allow them to treat a casualty who has reduced or lost consciousness.
- Unit 7: Musculosketal injuries – At the end, the student will be able to treat patients who have fractured (broken) bones as well as deal effectively with casualties who have sprains, strains and dislocations.
- Unit 8: Burns and scalds, chemicals, electric shock – this module covers the treatment of major and minor burns as well as the many different causes of burns. It also covers poisoning and how to treat someone who has been poised. The student will cover electrical shock and how to manage a patient who has been electrocuted.
Who should attend?
Anybody at any level. People who would like to gain a FETAC qualification for work place First Aid.
What do I get from the course?
A FETAC level 5 cert which is valid for 2 years.
First Aid manual and a CPR FACE Mask.
Accreditation
Recognised Training by the Health & Safety Authority HSA, Further Education and Training Awards Council FETAC and Pre Hospital Emergency Care Council PHECC.
Pricing
All safe solutions believes in affordable pricing. We provide in house training or public classes. Discounts on group bookings. Contact Amy for the best price.
Max 10 students per class to ensure all students get the best from the instructor.
