Outline

Section 11 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 requires all employers to have plans and procedures for emergencies and people trained to implement those plans.

Many workplaces will have existing trained First Aid Responders (First Aiders). Those First Aid Responders now require updated training relevant to their roles in the context of Covid -19 . This course provides designated First Aid Responders with the updated knowledge and skills to deal with First Aid Emergencies in the current and future environment.

Section 7B in the Return to Work Safety Protocol COVID-19:

 “In the event that first aid is required in the workplace it may not be possible to maintain a distance of 2 metres. Workers with a specific role in acting as first responders should be provided with updated training on infection prevention and control principles including performance of hand hygiene and appropriate use of personal protective equipment when delivering first aid.”

Aims 

The aim of this course is to ensure that existing trained First Aid Responders receive the required knowledge and skills to enable them to perform First Aid safely during Covid-19.

Who should attend/Pre-Requisites  

Current First Aid Responders (Occupational First Aiders)

Max. number of participants 

12

Assessment 

Multiple Choice Theory Assessment

Duration 

1 Hour

Certification 

Safety Solutions Certification

Content 

• Explain the term SARS NCOV2 (COVID-19).

• Explain how SARS NCOV2 (COVID-19) infection may spread from person to person.

• Describe how First Aid Responders can break the COVID-19 chain of infection.

• Describe the essential elements of infection control standard precautions.

• Demonstrate hand hygiene techniques.

• List the circumstances in which hand hygiene should be performed.

• Select appropriate personal protective equipment based upon risk assessment.

• Demonstrate how to remove and dispose of PPE.

• Demonstrate respiratory hygiene, cough and sneezing etiquette.

• Outline the modifications in the provision of CPR for a patient in cardiac arrest.

• State the Health Protection Surveillance Centre’s screening case definition for COVID-19.

• Explain how the FAR can look after their own physical and mental well-being.

• Describe the precautions that must be taken when ventilating a patient using a bag valve mask (BVM).

• Describe the precautions that must be taken when oxygen is being delivered to a patient.

• Explain why oral and nasal suctioning must be avoided where possible (particularly in confined spaces).

• Outline the care/management of a patient with suspected/confirmed COVID-19.