QQI LEVEL 5 OCCUPATIONAL FIRST AID « Health and Safety Training & Solutions - Demack Safety

Overview

This 3 day training course, delivered by QQI Level 6 instructors, is aimed at persons appointed to act as Occupational First Aiders in the Workplace under the First Aid at Work Regulations 2007.

Course Aim:

To enable the delegates to become competent and confident First Aiders, and have a full understanding of the principles of first aid in a wide range of disciplines as laid down by QQI and current Health & Safety standards.

Courses Objectives:

To provide the Occupational First Aider with the necessary skills and knowledge to administer and coordinate effective first aid in the workplace, to deal with emergencies, to assess and treat injuries and to maintain care and comfort of the adult, child or infant casualty until medical treatment can be provided in compliance with current legislation.

Course Programme:

The course programme is delivered in accordance with the QQI guidance and is divided into 8 units;

First Aid in the Workplace
Patient Assessment
Respiratory Emergencies
Cardiac First Response
Wounds & Bleeds
Altered Level of Consciousness
Musculoskeletal Injuries
Burns & Scalds, Chemical, Poison & Electric Shock

Who Should Attend?

Persons selected or appointed as Occupational First Aiders in the Workplace with no previous or expired certification.

Assessment & Certification

Theoretical Assessment together with Skills Assessments in accordance with QQI will be carried out by an independent examiner. On successful completion of the course participants will be issued with a QQI Level 5 Certificate. Recertification is required every 2 years.