Course Description

This core QQI level 5 module is delivered as part of the Major award in Healthcare Support 5M4339. The course will run for 1 day per week for 3 weeks. 
Please note, if you have applied for the major award there is no need to apply for the individual modules seperately.
This module can be offered only to the participants who are currently employed in a private healthcare organization.

Course Aim

The aim of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to promote and maintain safety and health in a work environment.

Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes

Learners will be able to:

1. Analyse the duties of employers and employees as specified in current Safety, Health and Welfare at work legislation
2. Examine the role of the Health and Safety Authority
3. Explore the role of communication and training in the promotion and provision of health and safety in the workplace
4. Comment on the elements and functions of the safety statement
5. Summarise the factors which contribute to safe and healthy working environments
6. Outline the principles and procedures of good housekeeping in the workplace
7. Explain the causes, prevention, emergency procedures, reporting and recording of accidents and dangerous occurrences
8. Analyse the causes and prevention of fire related events to include identification of emergency procedures, the fire triangle and fire equipment
9. Comment on specific hazards and risks when working with equipment to include mechanical and electrical equipment
10. Investigate how personal protective equipment (PPE) is used in the workplace
11. Explore appropriate procedures for use and disposal of hazardous materials and waste in the workplace to include reference to material safety data sheets (MSDS)
12. Examine the control and associated risks of a range of health and safety issues to include noise, sound, fumes, dust or any vocationally specific work issue
13. Explain the typical contents of a first aid kit and their appropriate use
14. Examine a range of issues related to infection control to include conditions for the growth and development of micro-organisms, routes of infection, symptoms, ill-health, preventative measures and emergency procedures for suspected contamination
15. Investigate risk factors in relation to safety to include hazards, work environments, work practices, effects of medication, drink and drugs
16. Interpret a range of safety signs in the workplace
17. Promote safe and healthy working practices in relation to oneself, others and the workplace
18. Outline risk factors in relation to health to include stress, lifestyle, diet, illness
19. Outline the role of diet and exercise in the promotion of good health. 

Assessment

• Written Assignments - 60% weighting
• Examination - Theory - 40%  weighting

Exact details of how to complete all assessments will be given in advance in class.

Trainer’s Profile

Trainer Name: To be confirmed