Course Outcome:

This course refreshes the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid response, life support, management of casualty(s), the incident and other first aiders, until the arrival of medical or other assistance.

This unit incorporates the content of units HLTCPR201A Perform CPR and HLTFA201A Provide basic emergency life support.

Entry Requirements:

A current Apply First Aid certificate is required. Code HLTFA301B

Pre-Reading:

Students are provided with a ‘Pre-Reading Booklet’ and the manual ‘Emergency First Aid.

This ‘Pre-Reading Booklet’ DOES NOT contribute to your theory assessment and contains ‘recommended reading’ and Assessment Question exercises.

Enrolment Procedure:

Contact us to enrol in this course.

Nominal Duration:

7 hours

Qualification:

·         Accredited Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment

·         Entered on the National Training Information Service.

·         Valid for 3 years

The Australian Resuscitation Council recommends that you attend a resuscitation update every 12 months.

Competencies to be achieved during the training:

At the successful completion of this course you will be able to:

1.     Assess an emergency situation

2.     Maintain the airway, breathing and circulation of an unconscious casualty

3.     Administer First Aid for Minor Wounds & Apply Infection Control Procedures

4.     Manage a casualty with external bleeding

5.     Manage a casualty suffering from shock

6.     Administer First Aid for Burns & Electric Shock

7.     Administer First Aid for Eye & Soft Tissue Injuries

8.     Manage a casualty suffering Near Drowning/Drowning

9.     Manage a casualty suffering Head / Chest / Abdominal Injuries

10.   Manage a casualty suffering Extremes of Temperature

11.   Administer First Aid for Venomous Bites & Stings and Allergic Reactions

12.   Administer First Aid for Spinal Injuries & Fractures

13.   Determine Principles for the Assessment and Movement of the Sick & Injured

14.   First Aid Recording Requirements

15.   Explain the legal and social responsibilities of a first aider

16.   Determine first aid facilities and training requirements

Assessment Procedure:

Students must successfully complete a Multi-Choice Theory Paper at the conclusion of the day.

Demonstrations of  appropriate understanding of the procedures necessary to manage a life-threatening situation.

Your Assessment Will Include:

- Theory Assessment
- Practical Demonstrations

You must prove your competency for each section to qualify for a certificate.

Facilities & Equipment:

Each participant will be provided with all of the intellectual materials required to study all modules.