Occupational First Aid

New full-colour textbook based on the revised FETAC module descriptor (5N1207) introducing the knowledge, skill and competence 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 and the associated guide to these regulations.






Provides all information required to meet the learning outcomes listed under the following headings:


First Aid in the Workplace
Patient Assessment
Respiratory Emergencies
Cardiac First Response
Wounds and Bleeding
Altered Levels of Consciousness
Musculoskeletal Injuries
Burns and Scalds, Chemicals, Poison, Electric Shock









Diagrams and photos are used throughout to clearly demonstrate best practice and procedure in first aid scenarios.


Written For:




Students taking the Occupational First Aid component module (5N1207) as part of the following major awards:


Early Childhood Care and Education (5M2009)


Security Studies (5M2110)


Applied Social Studies (5M2181)


Health Service Skills (5M3782)


Healthcare Support (5M4339)


Nursing Studies (5M4349)


Anyone training in occupational first aid