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
Please refer to our Refund Policy
Face to face instruction is 8 hours.
Students must obtain a Unique Student Identifier (USI) prior to enrolling in this course. Please visit https://www.usi.gov.au/ for more information.
3 years
Annual CPR re-accreditation is required.
Nil
Participants in this course are expected to:
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Kneel or sit on the floor for extended periods during practical activities.
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Perform physical tasks such as bandaging, applying pressure, and moving a casualty (where safe to do so).
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Demonstrate the ability to perform CPR, including chest compressions and rescue breaths.
If you have any physical limitations or medical conditions that may affect your participation, please contact us prior to enrolling to discuss reasonable adjustments or support.
Face to face.
Competency based including practical and written assessments.