Occupational First Aid (FETAC 5)

The SafeHands Occupational First Aid Training course is highly interactive with each theory session being followed by demonstration, practical tasks and assessment of individual skills.

Course	Occupational First Aid (FETAC 5)
Course duration	3 days
Course certification	2 years
No. of Participants	10 max
Company Courses	Please contact us or call 01 797 9836 to arrange this course inhouse at your company premises

Occupational First Aid Course Objectives

On completion of the occupational first aid course participants will be able to:

• Provide necessary First Aid within the workplace
• Deal with emergencies
• Implement essential life saving skills
• Implement AED and use Defibrillator

FETAC Level 5 Certification

This is a FETAC (Further Education and Training Awards Council) accredited course. FETAC is the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland. All of our instructors are registered with the Occupational First Aid Assessment Agent (OFAAA) and our course is run in full accordance with Health and Safety Authority guidelines.

Full certification is provided on successful completion of the course. Certification is valid for two years.

Course Assessment

Examination – written test, practical incident scenario and CPR test

Occupational First Aid Course Content

Day One

1. Responsibilities of a first aid giver
2. Diagnosis and principles of treatment
3. The Nervous System
4. Head Injuries
5. Shock – Fainting
6. Unconsciousness
7. Patient Approach
8. Examination of Casualty
9. Recovery Position
10. Asphyxia and its causes
11. Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation practical - CPR, AED Defibrillator
12. Treatment of foreign bodies
13. Examination of the eye
14. Poisoning

Day Two

1. Burns and Scalds
2. Corrosive injuries
3. Chemical splashes
4. Blood and the circulation system
5. Wounds and bleeding
6. Control of bleeding
7. Dressings and bandages
8. Fractures – causes, types, signs and symptoms
9. Sprains, strains and dislocation
10. Crush injuries
11. General rules for treatment
12. Handling and transport, including improvisation

Day Three

1. Dressing and bandaging fractures
2. Epilepsy, Asthma and Diabetes
3. Emergency First Aid Kits – contents
4. Revision - practical; any requested subject
5. Examination - written test, practical incident scenario and CPR test

Our Clients Say...

We have been working with SafeHands for the past 4 years. I have found them to be most reliable helpful and very professional in their services.

We have used Safehands for our manual handling, first aid, and food hygiene training. Their tutors have been excellent in their delivery of the training but also made it fun and interesting & easy to understand.

They got to know the participants before they launched into the serious aspect of the training and left enough time for questions & answers.

Noel is very friendly and professional and was quick to reply to any queries we had. His safety statement was set out and done in a very friendly and professional way and he considered all aspects of our premises and business.

Siobhán Parnell
Manager
Little Bells Creche, Palmerstown, Dublin