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Description:
An intensive course providing all the knowledge and practical skills
necessary to become the designated workplace "First Aider".
Duration:
4 days including examination
Normal hours 9am - 4.45pm each day
Aims and Objectives:
On completion of the course the candidate will be able to deal with:
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Action
at an emergency |
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Broken
Bones |
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Neck
and Back injuries |
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Unconscious
casualities |
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Soft
tissue injuries |
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Poisoning |
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Expired
Air Resuscitation |
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Burns
and scalds |
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(mouth
to mouth) |
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Eye
injuries |
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C.P.R
(Heart stopped) |
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Head
injuries |
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Diabetes,
epilepsy, fits etc. |
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Wounds
and bleeding |
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Treatment
of Shock |
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Record
Keeping |
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Heart
Attacks |
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HSE
Legislation and |
Anaphylaxis |
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requirements |
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Entry
Requirements:
None specific, however candidates require to be physically fit with good
lung function and a willingness to become involved with emergencies.
Qualification:
Candidates will be assessed during and at the end of the course and
successful completion will result in the award of an approved "First
Aid at Work" Certificate which is valid for three years.
First aid at Work Cert.
First Aid Requalification
Emergency First Aid
First Aid Practice & Update
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