Occupational First Aid Refresher Training

Course details

An Occupational First Aid QQI Level 5 programme is valid for a period of from the date of issue. All those who have completed this programme can complete a one day refresher programme in order to re-activate and extend the validity of your qualification.

This programme is available to those who have already completed the Occupational First Aid QQI Level 5 programme and whereby it has or is due to expire.

Course Overview

The following modules are completed on the Occupational First Aid – Refresher training

• First Aid in the Workplace
• Respiratory Emergencies
• Wounds and bleeding
• Bone, Joint and muscle injuries
• Patient Assessment
• Cardiac First Response & AED
• Alerted level of consciousness
• Burns and Electric shock

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of this programme learners will

• Understand the responsibilities of the First Aider
• Understand the duties of employers and the legal framework
• Be able to act safely, promptly and effectively with emergencies at work
• Be able to deal with a casualty who is unresponsive, choking or requires cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Be able to deal with a casualty who does not require the attention of a medical practitioner