Course details

The aim of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence 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 and the associated Guide to these Regulations

Programme Aim:

At the end of the course the learner will be to:

  • To enable the learner to explore the role of Occupational First Aid in organisations
  • To facilitate the learner to competently perform a patient assessment
  • To enable the learner to recognise and competently treat respiratory emergencies
  • To develop the learners competence in Cardiac First Response
  • To facilitate the learner understanding and develop their competence in identifying and treating wounds and bleeding
  • To facilitate the learner understanding and develop their competence in identifying and treating altered levels of consciousness
  • To facilitate the learner understanding and develop their competence in identifying and treating musculoskeletal injuries
  • To facilitate the learner understanding and develop their competence in identifying and treating burns and scalds, chemicals, poison, electric shock

Entry Requirement

Leaving cert or equivalent qualification. Relevant life/work experience also considered

Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Barrow Training & Consultancy

Barrow Training was established in 2008. We are a FETAC/QQI and VTCT accredited training center based in Bagenalstown, Co Carlow.

We specialise in professional training in the following areas:

  • Hospitality and Tourism and Bar Work
  • Healthcare and Healthcare Management
  • Childcare
  • Community Development
  • Personal and Professional Development
  • Health and Safety including Occupational First Aid and Manual and Patient Handling
  • Business Studies and IT

Our aim is to provide specialist professional training to inpiduals and organisations tailored to suit your needs in any setting nationwide.

We have a dedicated and committed team who will visit you in your Organisation to plan your training and development needs based on your Strategic Plan and support you in achieving your Organisation’s goals and objectives and KPI’s.

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