Dublin Training Dates: April 26-30

Training is delivered on our partner site in Ballymun

Duration: 5 Days
Fee: Please contact Nifast (FÁS Funding available)

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Nifast and SC Homecare are now offering a 5 day Introductory Training Course for those wishing to pursue a new career in Healthcare. The course will cover the areas of First Aid, Patient Handling and Drugs & Alcohol Awareness.

Who should attend?

In this ever changing environment, people are looking to upskill and in some cases, change careers. Enrolling in this new 5 day course will be an excellent stepping stone for your new career in Healthcare while continuing with your own personal development. This course is an ideal stepping stone in the Healthcare Industry.

Course Programme:

DAYS 1 – 3

FETAC Occupational First Aid Certificate

• First Aid in the Workplace
• Patient Assessment
• Respiratory Emergencies
• Cardiac First Response
• Wounds and Bleeding
• Altered Levels of Consciousness
• Musculoskeletal Injuries
• Burns, Scalds, Chemicals & Electric Shock

DAY 4

Patient Handling

• State the Relevant Safety Legislation
• Identify Risks of Working with Patients
• Move, Handle and Transfer Patients Safely
• Describe the Limitations of the Spine and Methods of Lifting / Movement which can Protect the Back
• Recognise Loads which are too Heavy or Awkward for One or Two Persons

DAY 5

Drugs and Alcohol Awareness

• Introduction to Drug and Alcohol Use and Misuse
• Head Shops – So Called Legal Highs
• Legal Drugs v's Illegal Drugs
• Different Classifications of Drugs
• Drugs Case
• Summary and Support Services

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.