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:

	Action at an emergency		Broken Bones
	Neck and Back injuries		Unconcious Casualties
	Soft tissue injuries		Poisoning
	Expired Air Resuscitation		Burns and scalds
	(mouth to mouth)
	Eye injuries		C.P.R (Heart stopped)
	Head injuries		Handling and
			Transporting
	Wounds and bleeding		Treatment of Shock
	Record Keeping		Heart Attacks
	HSE Legislation and
	requirements

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.

Description:

A short intensive refresher course covering most of the topics previously covered on the Initial Certificate Course

Duration:

2 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:

	Action at an emergency			Soft tissue injuries
	Poisoning			Unconcious casualties
	Burns and scalds			Eye injuries
	Expired Air Resuscitation			Head injuries
	(mouth to mouth)
	Handling and transporting			Treatment of shock
	Record keeping			C.P.R (Heart stopped)
	Heart attacks			HSE Legislation and
				requirements
	Wounds and Bleeding			Neck and Back injuries
	Broken Bones

Entry Requirements:

Candidates MUST have a current First Aid Certificate on date of exam. NB: a lapsed certificate even by a day will require a full 4 day course

Qualification:

Successful completion following assessment will result in renewal of the First Aid Work Certificate for a further three years.