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Dublin: May 11th, 28th, June 21st, July 13th, August 2nd, 24th & September 7th & 21st Cork: May 4th, 25th, June 29th, July 20th, August 10th, 29th & September 20th Galway: May 10th, June 8th, July 3rd, August 1st & September 14th Regulation 165(1)(b) requires employers to designate at each place of work under the employer’s control the number of occupational first-aiders as is necessary to give first-aid at the place of work concerned. Click to view the HSA Guidelines on First Aid at Places of Work 2008 PLEASE NOTE: As of January 2012, FETAC no longer issue separate certificates for First Aid Refresher courses. Participants will instead receive a Nifast Certificate. This certificate is still valid and meets the requirements of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, General Application Regulations 2007 and the Occupational First Aid Assessment Agent and is in accordance with FETAC Quality Assurance standards, of which Nifast is an accredited provider. This 1 day Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) Occupational First Aid level 5 Component certificate course covers all the essential aspects of Occupational First Aid as outlined in Module D20188 and was introduced on 1st September 2008. Refresher courses are essential every two years for certified First Aiders to keep up with developments in First Aid practice, and to refresh skills that may be only intermittently used. This refresher course will provide the learner with the knowledge, practical skills to give effective life support, diagnose & treat injuries or illness, and maintain care and comfort of the casualty and an understanding required to provide and co-ordinate first aid in the workplace in compliance with the requirements of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007: Part 7 – Chapter 2: First Aid and associated guide to these regulations. An occupational first aider is a qualified person who is trained by a registered competent instructor in accordance with the standard set by the H.S.A. of Ireland and the P.H.E.C.C. The new 2008 standard consists of 8 units listed below and includes Cardiac First Responder training in automated external defibrillators (AEDs) as per PHECC standard and administering aspirin for heart attack patients. This programme is delivered as 1 day course by Certified Occupational First Aid Instructor from the HSA register. This course can also be delivered at weekends if work requirements demand. Who should attend? Any qualified FETAC Occupational First Aider that needs to be recertified within the 2 year period as per HSA guidelines. Methods of Training The course is highly interactive with each theory session being followed by demonstration, practical tasks (including AED DVD for unit 4) and assessment of individual skills. Training will be delivered on a ratio of 1 mannequin and 1 training AED for every 4 learners as stated in the new standard. All participants receive a comprehensive first aid and CFR manual. Course Objectives Learners who successfully complete this module D20188 will: – Understand the responsibilities of the occupational first aider. – Be familiar with health and safety legislation on first aid provision in the workplace. – Be able to provide treatment for preserving life or minimising the consequences of injury until the arrival of medical aid. – Be able to provide treatment in the workplace for injuries which do not require the attention of a medical practitioner or nurse. – Be able to co-ordinate first aid arrangements in the workplace. – Successful participants will be registered as Occupational First Aiders with FETAC certification. – Demonstrate up-to-date practical skills – Explain new developments in First Aid Course Programme Unit 1: First aid in the workplace Unit 2: Patient assessment Unit 3: Respiratory emergencies Unit 4: Cardiac first response Unit 5: Wounds and bleeding Unit 6: Altered levels of consciousness Unit 7: Musculoskeletal injuries Unit 8: Burns and scalds, chemicals, electric shock Pre-Course Requirements Participants must hold a current Occupational First Aid Certificate. Refresher training must be attended within 2 years of original certificate. Assessment/Certification Participants complete a theoretical exam and practical skills assessments as indicated below. The fair and consistent assessment of learners is paramount to Nifast and is implemented through our QA system. All assessments are carried out in accordance with FETAC regulations and are internally verified and externally authenticated before certification is issued. All participants have the right to appeal their result and all appeals will be dealt with in accordance with the Nifast FETAC appeals procedure. All participants who successfully complete the written and practical examinations will be awarded with a Nifast certificate in Occupational First Aid on their first refresher course, which is valid for 2 years as per HSA guidelines. Summary of Assessments Basic Life Saving Skills 40% Examination (Short Answer Questions) 30% Skills Demonstration x 2 30% Grading Pass 50-64% Merit 65-79% Distinction 80-100% English is the language in which training is delivered and participants must have a good command of the English language. If participants wish to bring an interpreter they may do so but prior notice must be given to Nifast. Please let us know if participants have any specific learner requirements. Duration: 1 Day Maximum Number of Participants: 10 Per Session |
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