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First Aid and Manual Handling Workshop

The Transition Year students had First Aid and Manual Handling workshops on Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th December.

Students received instruction and demonstration on:
• Cardiac emergencies: heart attack and stroke.
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Scene management and patient assessment.
• Impaired responsiveness and the unconsciousness patient.
• Recovery position.
• Airway obstruction and choking.
• Bleeding and wounds.

TY students also did their Manual Handling practical exam as part of their Online Manual Handling course.

Tony Guerin