An intensive course providing all the knowledge and practical skills necessary to become the designated workplace "First Aider".
Duration: 3 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
Administer Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.)
Burns and scalds
Anaphylactic shock
Wounds and bleeding
Use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
Choking casualties
HSE Legislation and Record Keeping. Preventing cross infection requirements
Broken Bones, Muscles and joints including spinal injuries
Unconscious casualties
Poisoning
Eye injuries
Treatment of Shock
Recognise Major illness including Heart Attack, Stroke, Diabetes, epilepsy, asthma etc.
Head injuries
Preventing cross infection
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.
Annual half day refresher training will be provided FREE to MFTG certificate holders.
An intensive course providing all the knowledge and practical skills necessary to become the designated workplace "First Aider". Duration: 3 days including assessment. Normal hours 9am - 4.45pm each day
Price includes refreshments, handbook and assessment fees.
