Provide First Aid
Duration:
8 Hours
Max Students:
15
Designed for:
This nationally recognised course describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty. The unit applies to all workers who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, include community and workplace settings. There are legislated requirements in each state in relation to this training. These requirements will be documented in each states approved code of practice for first aid.
Pre-requisites:
Nil
Co-requisites:
Nil
Pre-entry Requirements:
Unique Student Identifier (USI) - www.usi.gov.au Fitness to participate
Pre-course Workbook
In order for FSA to deliver this course in 1 day it is a requirement that the Pre-course workbook be completed prior to the course commencement. There is a questionnaire that needs to be answered so as part of your pre-course preparation; you will be required to complete and bring these with you to the course as evidence that you have completed the pre entry requirement. Without this evidence you will be unable to participate in the 1 Day Provide First Aid course.Description:
This unit deals with the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty and applies to all workers who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, include community and workplace settings.
Content:
The following items are covered during the conduct of the training:
- Legal and ethical
- D-R-S-A-B-C-D
- Recovery Position
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Chest pain
- Bleeding
- Shock
- Burns
- Fractures, strains and sprains
- Bites and stings
- Environmental illnesses
- Spinal, head and facial injuries
- Asthma and anaphylaxis
- Diabetes
- Stroke
CITB Funding SA courses only (Total cost with valid membership is 40.00). To enrol into a CITB funded course, please contact the SA Training Coordinator on 1800 655 510 or email training@fsaus.com.au.
Units of Competency
HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support
HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
HLTAID003 Provide first aid
Assessment:
Assessment of this course is through completion of a pre-course workbook, written and practical assessment which includes 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 theory via PowerPoint or the issued learner resource including use of audio-visual material and practical activities.
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