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OCCUPATIONAL FIRST AID OVERVIEW This 3 day course is intended for personnel who wish to become certified first aiders in their workplace. Topics covered include: responsibilities of a first-‐aider, patient approach and contacting the emergency services.
DURATION 3 Days WHO IS THIS COURSE INTENDED FOR? Personnel who wish to become certified first aiders in their workplace. OBJECTIVES On completion of this course participants will be able to:
• Provide necessary first aid within the workplace • Implement essential life saving skills if required.
SUMMARY CONTENT Responsibilities of a first-‐ aider The Nervous System Patient Approach Head Injuries Contacting the emergency services Unconsciousness Examination of Casualty Fainting Diagnosis and principles of treatment Recovery Position Emergency First Aid Kits – contents Epilepsy Respiratory emergencies Diabetes Asphyxia and its causes Poisoning Asthma Fractures Choking Sprains, strains and dislocation Heart disease Crush injuries Aspirin administration Handling spinal injuries Cardio-‐pulmonary resuscitation Burns and Scalds Defibrillator / AED Chemical burns Wounds and bleeding Electric shock Examination of the eye Blood and the circulation General rules for treatment Revision – theoretical (all subjects) Control of bleeding Revision – practical (any requested subject) Dressings and bandages
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ASSESSMENT Examination – Written Test / Practical Incident Scenarios / CPR -‐ AED Test Certification FETAC Level 5