Provide First Aid

This course follows the Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines for provision of First Aid.

Upon successful completion, the student will receive a Statement of Attainment certificate.

Incorporating the Unit of Competence:

• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

The topics include but are not limited to:

• CPR (resuscitation)
• Bleeding and wound management
• Allergic reactions
• Burns - thermal, chemical, friction and electrical
• Envenomation - snake, spider, insect and marine bites
• Environmental impact such as hypothermia, hyperthermia, dehydration, heat stroke
• Fractures, dislocations, strains and sprains
• Medical conditions including cardiac conditions, epilepsy,diabetes and asthma
• Near drowning
• Poisoning and toxic substances (including chemical contamination)
• Substance misuse - common drugs and alcohol including illicit drugs
• Report writing