Occupational First Aid

Duration:
3 days (4 days will include the HLTAID003 Provide first aid course as Day 1 if not already held and evidence provided)

Max Students:
12

Designed for:
Our Occupational First Aid Training Course is designed to train personnel in how to respond to First Aid emergencies where emergency help may be some time away or where as a First Aider you may have to manage the workplace first aid room.

Pre-requisites:
Nil

Co-requisites:
Nil

Pre-entry Requirements:
USI
Fitness to participate
The ability to perform CPR on the floor
Enclosed shoes
Sufficient language, literacy and numeracy skills to complete the course
HLTAID003 Provide First Aid - current

Description:

Content:

Course topics include:

• First Aid overview
• Advanced Resuscitation
• Oxygen Therapy & Resuscitation
• Advanced Airway Management
• Defibrillator Usage
• Spinal Collars & Spine Boards
• Managing a first aid room
• Blood Pressure & Vital Signs
• Eye, Head & Abdominal Injuries
• Recording patient care
• Occupational Illnesses
• Medications & Pharmacology
• Confined Spaces & Workplace Hazards
• Psychological Emergencies

Units of Competency

HLTAID007 Provide advanced resuscitation

HLTAID003 Provide first aid

HLTAID006 Provide advanced first aid

HLTAID008 Manage first aid services and resources

Assessment:
Assessment of this course is through written and practical assessments which include the observation of students participating in a range of first aid scenarios. Upon successful completion of the course students will be issued with a Statement of Attainment.

Delivery Method:
Classroom based theory via PowerPoint presentation and / or the issued learner resource including use of audio visual material and practical activities and scenarios using first aid equipment and resources.

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