Provide First Aid

Duration:
8 Hours PLUS pre-course workbook

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:
Fit to participate declaration
Sufficient language, literacy and numeracy skills to complete the course
Ability to perform CPR on the floor
Enclosed footwear
USI
1 day programme – completion of the pre-course workbook – MANDATORY requirement

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

Units of Competency

HLTAID003 Provide first aid

HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support

HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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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