First Aid Frequently Asked Questions

Provision of First Aiders	Do I need a qualified first aider in my workplace? How many first aiders should be present in a workplace? If the designated occupational first aider is absent from the place of work, what must the employer do? How is a first aider contacted? How are the emergency services contacted?
First Aid Training	When did the changes to occupational first aid commence? Where do I find an occupational first aid training provider? How long is an occupational first aid training course? What is the retraining requirement? When do occupational first aiders need additional training?
First Aid Certificates	What type of a certificate does a first aider receive? Will an existing first aider get a FETAC certificate? What happens if a first aider’s certificate lapses? How long is certification valid for? I am an existing occupational first aider. When I am required to do refresher training? Are occupational first aid certificates from other countries valid in Ireland?
First Aid Boxes	What should be in a first aid box or travel kit? Is there some flexibility on the contents of boxes and kits? What first aid records and documentation need to be kept? Can a first aider give out painkillers/headache tablets?
AED(Automated External Defibrillator)	What is an AED? Are occupational first aiders trained in the use of AED? Are employers required to have an AED?
First Aid Room	Do I have to have a first aid room at my workplace? What should be considered when planning and designing first aid rooms?
First Aid Instructors	Where do I get information on the requirements for becoming a first aid instructor? What are the requirements to become a first aid instructor? How long is an instructor’s certificate valid for? What are the options for an instructor? What is the maximum number of learners/trainees to an instructor? Who does the first aid assessment?

 

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