Full Course - $125

Refresher  - $125

 

Overview

 

This course provides the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty. The course applies to individuals who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.

 

Certain workplaces may require additional or specialised training, including childcare and high-risk environments. If you are unsure whether the training product is right for you, please seek advice from the training provider.

 

Key Learning Outcomes

 

• Legal and other requirements

• Basic Life Support (DRSABCD)

• CPR and AED

• Abdominal injuries

• Allergic reaction

• Anaphylaxis, signs and triggers

• Asthma, signs and triggers and bronchodilators

• Bleeding and wound care

• Burns and scalds

• Cardiac conditions

• Choking and airway obstruction

• Crush injuries

• Diabetes

• Drowning

• Envenomation

• Extremes of heat and cold

• Eye and ear injuries

• Head, neck and spinal injuries

• Musculoskeletal injuries: fractures and dislocations, strains and sprains

• Needle stick injuries

• Poisoning and toxic substances

• Respiratory distress

• Seizures/Convulsions

• Shock management

• Stroke

• Unconsciousness

 

Unit of Competency

 

On successful completion of this course, students will be eligible for a Statement of Attainment (SOA) for:

 

• HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation,

• HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support,

• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid, and

• HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting

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The Australian Resuscitation Council recommends that

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation skills be refreshed annually

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