Offshore First Aid (OFA)

The Iqarus Offshore First Aid (OFA) course is an intense four day programme, approved by the Health & Safety Executive and compliant with the Offshore Installations and Pipeline Works (First Aid) Regulations 1989.

Successful candidates will be trained to deliver basic First Aid independently and to provide effective support to the Offshore Medic when necessary.  The syllabus covers the aims and principles of first aid, basic life support and automated defibrillation, use of, manual suction devices, airways and oxygen  musculoskeletal injuries bleeding and shock management,  the unconscious casualty, hypo and hyperthermia, the effects of immersion, common toxins, burns, eye injuries, inhalation of hot gases or products of combustion, common illnesses, hygiene and infection control, patient transport, analgesia, communication and record maintenance.

Successful candidates will receive a certificate, approved by the HSE and valid for 3 years.