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FETAC Occupational First Aid Refresher
This one day Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) Occupational First Aid level 5 Component certificate course covers all the essential aspects of Occupational First Aid as outlined in Module D20188 and was introduced on 1st September 2008. Refresher courses are essential every two years for certified First Aiders to keep up with developments in First Aid practice, and to refresh skills that may be only intermittently used. This refresher course will provide the learner with the knowledge, practical skills to give effective life support, diagnose & treat injuries or illness, and maintain care and comfort of the casualty and an understanding required 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: Part 7 - Chapter 2: First Aid and associated guide to these regulations. An occupational first aider is a qualified person who is trained by a registered competent instructor in accordance with the standard set by the H.S.A. of Ireland and the P.H.E.C.C.
The new 2008 standard consists of 8 units listed below and includes Cardiac First Responder training in automated external defibrillators (AEDs) as per PHECC standard and administering aspirin for heart attack patients. This programme is delivered as 1 day course by Certified Occupational First Aid Instructor from the HSA register. This course can also be delivered at weekends if work requirements demand.
This one day Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) Occupational First Aid level 5 Component certificate course covers all the essential aspects of Occupational First Aid as outlined in Module D20188 and was introduced on 1st September 2008. Refresher courses are essential every two years for certified First Aiders to keep up with developments in First Aid practice, and to refresh skills that may be only intermittently used. This refresher course will provide the learner with the knowledge, practical skills to give effective life support, diagnose & treat injuries or illness, and maintain care and comfort of the casualty and an understanding required 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: Part 7 - Chapter 2: First Aid and associated guide to these regulations. An occupational first aider is a qualified person who is trained by a registered competent instructor in accordance with the standard set by the H.S.A. of Ireland and the P.H.E.C.C.
The new 2008 standard consists of 8 units listed below and includes Cardiac First Responder training in automated external defibrillators (AEDs) as per PHECC standard and administering aspirin for heart attack patients. This programme is delivered as 1 day course by Certified Occupational First Aid Instructor from the HSA register. This course can also be delivered at weekends if work requirements demand.
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Course Details
Course Programme
- 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
Method of Training
The course is highly interactive with each theory session being followed by demonstration, practical tasks (including AED DVD for unit 4) and assessment of individual skills. Training will be delivered on a ratio of 1 mannequin and 1 training AED for every 4 learners as stated in the new standard. All participants receive a comprehensive first aid and CFR manual.
Please Note
Mileage @ €0.50 per km and accommodation @ €100 per night may be charged for courses.
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 Anderco
Who Should Attend?
Any qualified FETAC Occupational First Aider that needs to be recertified with in the 2 year period as per HSA guidelines. Any qualified Occupational First Aider who was certified prior to 1st September 2008 and certificate is less than three years old.
Pre Course Requirements
Participants must hold a current Occupational First Aid Certificate having attended a course prior to 1st September 2008 or obtained a FETAC Level 5 Occupational First Certificate post 1st September 2008. Refresher training must be attended within 3 years if original certificate was obtained prior to 1st September 2008 and two years thereafter for certificates obtained post 1st September 2008.
Equality, Access, Transfer and Progression
Places are open to all people and assigned to participants on a first come basis, if a course is full then extra courses will be scheduled if there is sufficient demand. Anderco endeavours at all times to ensure equality in our service provision. We therefore would ask any learner with specific learning requirements to contact the local Anderco office in advance of any course and we will ensure that all possible measures are taken so that you enjoy a valuable learning experience with Anderco. 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 Anderco.
Please note that this is a modular course. Each course has its own specific timetable and participants are not encouraged to attend later modules or exam days on alternative courses, but Anderco will accommodate when possible the transfer to a later course/examination when participants cannot complete the course due to circumstances outside their control. Successful candidates who hold a valid Occupational First Aid level 5 Component certificate can progress to an Occupational First Aid Instructor level 6 certificate as this a minimum standard for entry to this course.
Assessment / Certification
Participants complete a theoretical exam and practical skills assessments as indicated below. The fair and consistent assessment of learners is paramount to Anderco and is implemented through our QA system. All assessments are carried out in accordance with FETAC regulations and are internally verified and externally authenticated before certification is issued. All participants have the right to appeal their result and all appeals will be dealt with in accordance with the Anderco FETAC appeals procedure. All participants who successfully complete the written and practical examinations will be awarded with a FETAC Level 5 component certificate in Occupational First Aid on their first refresher course post 1st September 2008, which is valid for 2 years as per HSA guidelines.
Summary of Assessments
Basic Life Saving Skills 40%
Examination (Short Answer Questions) 30%
Skills Demonstration x 2 30%
Grading
- Pass 50-64%
- Merit 65-79%
- Distinction 80-100%
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