- Location: Mountrath Enterprise Park, Portlaoise Road, Mountrath, Co. Laois
- Duration: 3 Days
Course details
Aim:
To help the learner understand the responsibilities of the occupational first aider, to be able to provide
treatment for the purpose of preserving life or minimising the consequences of injury until discharge or
the arrival of medical assistance. To be able to provide treatment in the workplace for an injury, which
does not require the attention of a medical practitioner or nurse. To be capable of coordinating first aid arrangements in the workplace and to be familiar with health and safety legislation on first aid provision in the workplace.
Content:
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
Updated on 08 November, 2015About Midland Energy Training & Assessment Centre METAC
METAC Training is the largest energy training and assessment centre in Ireland and the UK and trains approximately 2,700 people annually. Their realistic training facilities equip people with practical skills for the modern workforce that are nationally recognised by FAS/SOLAS, FETAC/QQI, City & Guilds, UKAS, Bord Gais and OFTEC, amongst others. All cTheirses They run are independently certified and verified by external agencies.
In September 2010, They invested and installed a 16 metre 6KW wind turbine and accompanying Photovoltaic systems at Their centre which was supported and grant aided by Laois Partnership Ltd. making us the first and only training centre to do so. This facility now allows us to expand Their renewable energy training to incorporate wind training.
On completion of Their cTheirses all participants are equipped with practical skills that are nationally recognised by FAS/SOLAS, Bord Gais, City & Guilds and OFTEC.
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