Course details

Assessment: Written test, practical incident scenario, CPR – AED test

Accreditation: FETAC Level 5 Minor Award in Occupational First Aid 5N1207 – awarded by QQI

Target Audience

The FETAC three day Occupational First Aid courses are 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.

Course Objectives

On completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Provide necessary first aid within the workplace
  • Deal with emergencies while awaiting the arrival of emergency services
  • Implement essential life-saving skills if required

Course Contents

Topics covered on this course include:

  • 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
  • Heart disease
  • Sprains, strains and dislocation
  • Crush injuries
  • Aspirin administration
  • Handling spinal injuries
  • Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
  • Burns and scalds
  • Defibrillator / AED
  • Chemical burns
  • Wounds and bleeding
  • Electric shock
  • Examination of the eye
  • Blood and the circulation
  • General rules for treatment
  • Control of bleeding
  • Dressings and bandages
Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Chris Mee Safety Engineering CMSE

CMSE Recruitment is part of the Chris Mee Group and They deliver the best quality and value in Health and Safety, Environmental, Engineering, Quality, Construction and Project recruitment.

At CMSE Recruitment They pride Theirselves on delivering the best quality and value service to both Their clients and candidates. CMSE Recruitment provides permanent and temporary personnel to many clients for jobs in Ireland, the UK and further afield. CMSE Recruitment is a fully registered recruitment agency for many years. They have a large number of satisfied clients and candidates – but don’t just take Their word for it. Check out what they have to say about us on Their testimonials page and read more about the recruitment services They provide clients.

See all Chris Mee Safety Engineering CMSE courses
Are you from Chris Mee Safety Engineering CMSE ? Claim your course!
Courses you can instantly connect with... Do an online course on First Aid starting now. See all courses

Is this the right course for you?

Rate this page

Didn't find what you were looking for ?

or