Occupational First Aid

Occupational First Aid - FETAC Level 5

Dates:   to be confirmed  January 2012

Venue: 65 Bushy Park Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6

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General Aims

Learners who successfully complete this module will:

• understand the responsibilities of the occupational first aide;
• 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.