Emergency First Aid at Work For Irish Audiences

Education, First Aid Training, Health and Safety

17 Lessons

1 hour 55 mins

Complexity : Easy

Introduction to Emergency First Aid at Work for Irish: Explore the basics of providing immediate assistance during workplace emergencies in Ireland. Understand the importance of quick action and how your actions can potentially save lives.

Common Workplace Emergencies in Ireland: Learn about the specific emergencies that can occur in Irish workplaces. This module equips you with the skills needed to handle various scenarios, from minor injuries to more serious accidents. Understand the unique challenges and solutions relevant to Irish workplaces.

Safe Situation Assessment: Properly assess the situation before taking action. Learn how to identify any risks and ensure the safety of everyone involved, including yourself. Emphasis is placed on a systematic approach to emergency response in Irish work environments.

Essential First Aid Techniques: Acquire essential first aid knowledge applicable to Irish workplaces. This session provides step-by-step instructions in clear English for performing CPR, treating burns, and managing injuries. Feel confident in your ability to assist when needed.

Communication and Reporting in an Emergency: Effective communication is crucial during an emergency. Learn how to communicate with colleagues, emergency services, and medical professionals clearly and efficiently. Understand the importance of following correct reporting procedures to ensure follow-up care and prevent similar incidents in the future.

Lessons

Brief Description of Emergency First Aid at Work For Irish Audiences
Easy
2 mins

The "Emergency First Aid at Work for Irish Audiences" course is tailored to individuals in Ireland and focuses on providing essential first aid skills in workplace settings.
Module 1: What is First Aid?
Easy
6 mins

First aid is crucial in cases of blood and gore, as it is often the first response to a severe injury. However, many skilled first aiders hesitate to provide assistance due to fear of bandage knots.
Module 2: Barriers, ABCDs and The Recovery Position
Easy
11 mins

This module covers basic first aid tools, including ABC Ds and recovery position barriers. Gloves and face shields are essential to protect from infection and blood, saliva, bile, and vomit.
Module 3: CPR and AED
Easy
11 mins

This subject covers CPR and defibrillators, which are essential first aid techniques used in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Module 4: Choking
Easy
6 mins

Module four discusses choking, a condition where a foreign object in the throat causes muscle spasm and difficulty breathing, potentially leading to unconsciousness.
Module 5: Bleeding
Easy
6 mins

This module covers severe bleeding, which can cause shock, distress, loss of consciousness, and death if uncontrolled. Blood carries oxygen to human tissues and has three types: arterial, vein, and capillary.
Module 6: Shock
Easy
6 mins

This module discusses shock, a life-threatening disorder resulting from blood loss in vital organs like the heart and brain. It can be caused by improper blood flow regulation, organ bleeding, or blood pouring into a body cavity.
Module 7: Spinal Injuries
Easy
6 mins

Spinal injuries can affect various parts of the body, including the back, neck, bones, muscles, ligaments, and spinal cord. The spinal cord, which connects the brain to the neurological system, can be damaged when it breaks.
Module 8: Breaks
Easy
6 mins

This module discusses fractures, which are broken bones that can result from a hard blow or violent twist. Open fractures are visible and can cause internal bleeding and damage, while closed fractures cover the bone but may cause internal bleeding.
Module 9: Head Injuries
Easy
12 mins

Head injuries, such as motor vehicle accidents and falls, can cause serious damage to the skull, brain tissue, and blood vessels. Concussions, which can cause edema or internal bleeding, are usually not serious and usually go away quickly.
Module 10: Sprains
Easy
6 mins

This module discusses sprains, which are damage to soft tissues around joints, bones, tendons, ligaments, and muscles. They occur when rapid and severe movements stretch or break these tissues, often at muscle-tendon junctions.
Module 11: Incident Management
Easy
6 mins

This module focuses on incident management and documentation in first aid situations. It emphasizes the importance of calming down, thinking, and appraising the issue, claiming first aid training, and determining the accident's cause.
Module 12: Burns and Scalds
Easy
7 mins

This module discusses burns and scolds, which are caused by dry objects and steam or hot liquids. Burns are caused by naked flames touching hot objects, while scolds come from hot liquids, spilled tea, coffee, heated fat, or kettle steam.
Module 13: Electric Shock
Easy
6 mins

Electric shock occurs when an electrical energy source passes through the body, causing damage that can be fatal or life-threatening. Burns may be hard to spot but can be deep and require hospitalization.
Module 14: Eye Injuries
Easy
6 mins

This module discusses eye injuries caused by chemical burns, foreign substances, lacerations, and initial chemical contact. These injuries can cause significant damage and can cause pain.
Module 15: Epilepsy, Anaphylaxis and Diabetes
Easy
6 mins

This module covers diabetes, allergies, and epilepsy. Epilepsy is a recurring disorder causing seizures or epileptic fits, which can cause severe symptoms such as seizures, rigidity, difficulty breathing, and loss of consciousness.
Module 16: Heart Attack and Stroke
Easy
6 mins

This module discusses heart attacks and strokes, which are caused by abrupt heart muscle blood supply blockages. Heart attacks can cause chest pain, jaw, neck, and arms pain.

Emergency First Aid at Work For Irish Audiences

Emergency First Aid at Work For Irish Audiences

Lessons

Brief Description of Emergency First Aid at Work For Irish Audiences

Module 1: What is First Aid?

Module 2: Barriers, ABCDs and The Recovery Position

Module 3: CPR and AED

Module 4: Choking

Module 5: Bleeding

Module 6: Shock

Module 7: Spinal Injuries

Module 8: Breaks

Module 9: Head Injuries

Module 10: Sprains

Module 11: Incident Management

Module 12: Burns and Scalds

Module 13: Electric Shock

Module 14: Eye Injuries

Module 15: Epilepsy, Anaphylaxis and Diabetes

Module 16: Heart Attack and Stroke

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