Awarded by QQI – Level 5
3 Day Occupational First Aid
24th September, 1st & 8th October
or 3rd, 10th & 17th October
Day One
Welcome & Introduction
Safety Legislation / Clinical Indemnity
Role & Responsibility of a First Aider
Infection Control
Dealing with Death & Dying
Emotion & Stress
Primary & Secondary Survey
Breathing Rate & Pulse Assessment
AVPU & Handover Procedures
Spinal Injuries
Respiratory System
Mechanism of Breathing
Asthma
Heart Conditions
Stroke
Aspirin Administration
Day 2
Heartsaver CPR / AED
Practical Skill / Practice
Foreign Body Airway Obstruction
Wounds & Bleeding
The Circulatory System
Blood Loss / Control of Bleeding / PEEP
Dressings / Bandages
Internal Bleeding / Crush Injuries
Altered Level of Consciousness
Shock – Causes & Treatment
Unconsciousness / Head Injuries / Fainting
Diabetes / Epilepsy
Day Three
Function of the Skeleton
Fractures & Bandaging Treatment
Dislocations and Soft Tissue Injuries
Burns
Electricity / Chemical Burns
Poisons
Revision of all Practical Work
Occupational First Aid Assessment
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