The Occupational First Aid Refresher course is given to participants who have completed the Occupational First Aid course and are due for renewal. It builds on the learning outcomes of the original course and helps to keep the theory and skills up to date.

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Occupational First Aid Refresher Course Objectives:

After completing this Occupational First Aid Refresher course, participants should be able to:

• Know when to apply first aid treatment

• Competently administer first aid treatment

• Correctly use an automated external defibrillator (AED)

Occupational First Aid Refresher Course 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, Poison and Electric Shock

Duration

1 Day

Number of Candidates

Up to 10 People per course

Occupational First Aid Refresher Course Certification

On successful completion of the training programme each participant will receive a QQI Level 5 Award in Occupational First Aid which is valid for 3 years.

Course Validation

All our First Aid Instructors and First Aid examiners are on the OFAAA Register of First Aid Trainers and are dedicated to providing a real-life practical application of each of the above Units.