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First Aid Course Guide
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Information. Pricing Varies depending on student numbers and the mix
of courses required. For Pricing information, or If you're not sure
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21660VIC Course in Basic Oxygen Administration - (4 hrs duration)
Course Outcome:
This module will provide participants with the skills and knowledge
to safely perform oxygen therapy and resuscitation in the workplace.
Entry Requirements:
Current Workplace First Aid - 'Senior First Aid' certificate, or
equivalent.
Enrolment Procedure:
Please complete the enrolment form and hand it to the trainer at the
commencement of the course or by using the Online Enrolment form.
Nominal Duration:
4 hours
Qualification:
* Your Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment has been
accredited by the Victorian Registration and Qualifications
Authority and entered on the National Training Information Service
and is recognised under the 'Children's Services Act' - Vic & NSW.
* Your Statement of Attainment will be valid for 1 year and the
Australian Resuscitation Council recommends that you attend a
resuscitation update every 12 months. If you are unable to attend
any sessions, please contact your instructor
* It is important that you attend each session of this course so
that you are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.
* When attending a class, please bring - This workbook; Your First
Aid manual; Writing paper/pens or pencils.
Competencies to be achieved during the training:
At the successful completion of this course you will be able to:
1. Demonstrate safe procedures when using Medical Oxygen Equipment
2. Demonstrate the administration of Oxygen Therapy to a
spontaneously breathing patient
3. Demonstrate the resuscitation of a non-breathing casualty using:-
* Self-Inflating Bag & mask
* Manual Oxygen Powered Resuscitator.
(A full copy of the course curriculum will be made available upon
request)
Assessment Procedure:
You will be assessed at the end of the course to show your
instructor that you have an appropriate understanding of the
procedures necessary to manage a life-threatening situation.
This will consist of:
* Theory assessment paper
* Resuscitation demonstration (one and two persons)
* Oxygen Resuscitation & Oxygen Therapy demonstration
Facilities & Equipment:
Each participant will be provided with all of the intellectual
materials required to study all modules. Each program will also be
supported with adequate Teaching Aids to assist with the theory and
practical training modules such as CPR manikins, Oxygen Therapy &
Resuscitation Equipment, Visual Aids, Handouts etc as appropriate.
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21658VIC Course in Automated External Defibrillation - (4hrs
duration)
Course Outcome:
This module will provide participants with the skills and
knowledge to understand the safety requirements when handling an
Automatic External Defibrillator (AED), as well as the skills to use
an AED within the first minutes after a cardiac arrest
Entry Requirements:
Nil However it is recommended that participants have literacy
competencies equivalent to Level 2 as described in the Certificates
of General Education for Adults (2112AFL, 2212AKC, 2212ALC)
Enrolment Procedure:
Please complete the enrolment form and hand it to the trainer at
the commencement of the course or by using the Online Enrolment
form.
Nominal Duration:
4 hours
Qualification:
* It is important that you attend each session of this course so
that you are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.
* Your certificate has been accredited by the Victorian Registration
and Qualifications Authority, it's nationally recognised and entered
on the National Training Information Service.
* Your certificate will be valid for 1 year. If you are unable to
attend any sessions, please contact your instructor.
* When attending a class, please bring - This workbook; Your First
Aid manual; Writing paper/pens or pencils.
Competencies to be achieved during the training:
At the successful completion of this course you will be able to:
1.Explain why Early Defibrillation & the 'Chain of Survival' are
essential and explain the Structure & Function of the Heart
2.Manage a cardiac arrest using an Automatic External Defibrillator
- (AED)
(A full copy of the course curriculum will be made available upon
request)
Assessment Procedure:
You will be assessed at the end of the course to show your
instructor that you have an appropriate understanding of the
procedures necessary to manage a life-threatening situation.
This will consist of:
* Theory Assessment paper
* Resuscitation demonstration using an AED
Facilities & Equipment:
Each participant will be provided with all of the intellectual
materials required to study all modules. Each program will also be
supported with adequate Teaching Aids to assist with the theory and
practical training modules such as CPR manikins, Bandages, Visual
Aids, Handouts etc as appropriate.
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HLTFA201A-Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
Course Outcome:
Describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise and
respond to life threatening emergencies using basic life support
measures only. This unit stands alone and incorporates the content
of unit HLTCPR201A Perform CPR.
Entry Requirements:
Nil However it is recommended that participants have literacy
competencies equivalent to Level 2 as described in the Certificates
of General Education for Adults (2112AFL, 2212AKC, 2212ALC)
Enrolment Procedure:
Please complete the enrolment form and hand it to the trainer at
the commencement of the course or by using the Online Enrolment
form.
Nominal Duration:
6 hours
Qualification:
* It is important that you attend each session of this course so
that you are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.
* Your Nationally Recognised certificate has been accredited by the
Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority and entered on
the National Training Information Service.
* Your certificate will be valid for 3 years and the Australian
Resuscitation Council recommends that you attend a resuscitation
update every 12 months. If you are unable to attend any sessions,
please contact your instructor.
* When attending a class, please bring - This workbook; Your First
Aid manual; Writing paper/pens or pencils.
Competencies to be achieved during the training:
At the successful completion of this course you will be able to:
1. Assess an emergency situation
2. Maintain the airway, breathing and circulation of an unconscious
casualty (including C.P.R.)
3. Administer First Aid for Minor Wounds & Apply Infection Control
Procedures
4. Manage a casualty with external bleeding
5. Explain the legal and ethical responsibilities of a first aider
6. Determine first aid facilities and training requirements
Assessment Procedure:
You will be assessed at the end of the course to show your
instructor that you have an appropriate understanding of the
procedures necessary to manage a life-threatening situation.
This will consist of:
Theory Assessment paper
Resuscitation & Bleeding Control Practical Demonstrations
Facilities & Equipment:
Each participant will be provided with all of the intellectual
materials required to study all modules. Each program will also be
supported with adequate Teaching Aids to assist with the theory and
practical training modules such as CPR manikins, Bandages, Visual
Aids, Handouts etc as appropriate.
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HLTFA301B-Apply First Aid
Course Outcome:
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge
required to provide first aid response, life support, management of
casualty(s), the incident and other first aiders, until the arrival
of medical or other assistance. This unit incorporates the content
of units HLTCPR201A Perform CPR and HLTFA201A Provide basic
emergency life support.
Entry Requirements:
Nil However it is recommended that participants have literacy
competencies equivalent to Level 2 as described in the Certificates
of General Education for Adults (2112AFL, 2212AKC, 2212ALC)
Enrolment Procedure:
Please complete the enrolment form and hand it to the trainer at
the commencement of the course or by using the Online Enrolment
form.
Nominal Duration:
14 hours
Qualification:
* It is important that you attend each session of this course so
that you are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.
* Your Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment has been
accredited by the Victorian Registration and Qualifications
Authority and entered on the National Training Information Service.
* Your certificate will be valid for 3 years and the Australian
Resuscitation Council recommends that you attend a resuscitation
update every 12 months. If you are unable to attend any sessions,
please contact your instructor.
* When attending a class, please bring - This workbook; Your First
Aid manual; Writing paper/pens or pencils.
Competencies to be achieved during the training:
At the successful completion of this course you will be able to:
1. Assess an emergency situation
2. Maintain the airway, breathing and circulation of an unconscious
casualty
3. Administer First Aid for Minor Wounds & Apply Infection Control
Procedures
4. Manage a casualty with external bleeding
5. Manage a casualty suffering from shock
6. Administer First Aid for Burns & Electric Shock
7. Administer First Aid for Eye & Soft Tissue Injuries
8. Manage a casualty suffering Near Drowning/Drowning
9. Manage a casualty suffering Head / Chest / Abdominal Injuries
10. Manage a casualty suffering Extremes of Temperature
11. Administer First Aid for Venomous Bites & Stings and Allergic
Reactions
12. Administer First Aid for Spinal Injuries & Fractures
13. Determine Principles for the Assessment and Movement of the Sick
& Injured & First Aid Recording Requirements
14. Explain the legal and social responsibilities of a first aider
15. Determine first aid facilities and training requirements
Assessment Procedure:
You will be assessed at the end of the course to show your
instructor that you have an appropriate understanding of the
procedures necessary to manage a life-threatening situation.
This will consist of:
* Theory Assessment
* Practical Demonstrations
Facilities & Equipment:
Each participant will be provided with all of the intellectual
materials required to study all modules. Each program will also be
supported with adequate Teaching Aids to assist with the theory and
practical training modules such as CPR manikins, Bandages, Visual
Aids, Handouts etc as appropriate.
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HLTFA402B Apply Advanced First Aid - (Occupational First Aid)
Course Outcome:
This unit deals with the provision of advanced first aid
response, life support, management of casualty(s), the incident and
other first aiders, until the arrival of medical or other
assistance. This unit also addresses the establishment and
maintenance of facilities to enable or facilitate the provision of
appropriate first aid in the workplace. This unit also incorporates
the content of HLTFA404A Apply advanced resuscitation techniques.
Entry Requirements:
To undertake a course in Occupational First Aid there is a
prerequisite that participants Must hold a current Workplace First
Aid (Senior First Aid) certificate or equivalent.
Enrolment Procedure:
Please complete the enrolment form and hand it to the trainer at
the commencement of the course or by using the Online Enrolment
form.
Nominal Duration:
28 hours
Qualification:
* It is important that you attend each session of this course so
that you are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.
* Your Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment has been
accredited by the Victorian Registration and Qualifications
Authority and entered on the National Training Information Service,
recognised by the Victorian WorkCover Authority under their 'First
Aid In The Workplace' - code of practice 1995, The Tasmanian
Department of Infrastructure, Energy & Resources - (Workplace
Standards Tasmania) and the S.A. 'Workplace Health & Safety
Regulations 1998 - Regulation 9.
* Your certificate will be valid for 3 years and the Australian
Resuscitation Council recommends that you attend a resuscitation
update every 12 months. If you are unable to attend any sessions,
please contact your instructor.
* When attending a class, please bring - This workbook; Your First
Aid manual; Writing paper/pens or pencils.
Competencies to be achieved during the training:
At the successful completion of this course you will be able to:
1. Apply First Aid to a casualty suffering Crush Injuries
2. Maintain the correct WorkCover documentation & Legislative
requirements of an Occupational First Aider
3. Undertake the correct requirements for Running a First Aid Centre
& Apply correct administration for Medications
3. Demonstrate the Safe use of Medical Oxygen Equipment and
Administer Oxygen Therapy and Resuscitation to a casualty
4. Demonstrate an understanding of Toxicological Hazards and the use
of Material Safety Data Sheets
5. Assess the Hazards of Confined Spaces
6. Administer First Aid for casualties suffering from Extremes of
Temperature
7. Administer First Aid for Minor Wounds & Apply Infection Control
Procedures
(A full copy of the course curriculum will be made available upon
request)
Assessment Procedure:
You will be assessed at the end of the course to show your
instructor that you have an appropriate understanding of the
procedures necessary to manage a life-threatening situation.
This will consist of:
* Examination paper (multiple choice & short answer)
* Resuscitation demonstration (one and two persons)
* Oxygen Resuscitation & Oxygen Therapy demonstration
Facilities & Equipment:
Each participant will be provided with all of the intellectual
materials required to study all modules. Each program will also be
supported with adequate Teaching Aids to assist with the theory and
practical training modules such as CPR manikins, Bandages, Visual
Aids, Handouts etc as appropriate.
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21659VIC Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis
Course Outcome:
This module will provide participants with the skills and
knowledge to assist a person suffering an anaphylactic reaction
until the arrival of medical assistance.
Entry Requirements:
Nil
Enrolment Procedure:
Please complete the enrolment form and hand it to the trainer at
the commencement of the course.
Nominal Duration:
2 hours
Qualification:
* Your Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment has been
accredited by the Victorian Registration and Qualifications
Authority and entered on the National Training Information Service
and is recognised under the 'Children's Services Act' - Vic & NSW.
* Your Statement of Attainment will be valid for 1 year.
* It is important that you attend each session of this course so
that you are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.
* When attending a class, please bring writing paper/pens or
pencils.
Competencies to be achieved during the training:
At the successful completion of this course you will be able to:
1. Assess the situation
2. Provide appropriate first aid treatment for anaphylactic
reaction.
3. Communicate details of the incident.
4. Evaluate first aid response to anaphylactic reaction.
Assessment Procedure:
You will be assessed at the end of the course to show your
instructor that you have an appropriate understanding of the
procedures necessary to manage a life-threatening situation.
This will consist of:
* Theory assessment paper
* Demonstration of correct administration of first aid treatment for
anaphylaxis.
You must pass each section to qualify for a certificate.
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21659VIC Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis
Course Outcome:
This module will provide participants with the skills and
knowledge to assist a person suffering an anaphylactic reaction
until the arrival of medical assistance.
Entry Requirements:
Nil
Enrolment Procedure:
Please complete the enrolment form and hand it to the trainer at
the commencement of the course.
Nominal Duration:
2 hours
Qualification:
* Your Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment has been
accredited by the Victorian Registrations and Qualifications
Authority and entered on the National Training Information Service
and is recognised under the 'Children's Services Act' - Vic & NSW.
* Your Statement of Attainment will be valid for 1 year.
* It is important that you attend each session of this course so
that you are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.
* When attending a class, please bring writing paper/pens or
pencils.
Competencies to be achieved during the training:
At the successful completion of this course you will be able to:
1. Assess the situation
2. Provide appropriate first aid treatment for anaphylactic
reaction.
3. Communicate details of the incident.
4. Evaluate first aid response to anaphylactic reaction.
Assessment Procedure:
You will be assessed at the end of the course to show your
instructor that you have an appropriate understanding of the
procedures necessary to manage a life-threatening situation.
This will consist of:
* Theory assessment paper
* Demonstration of correct administration of first aid treatment for
anaphylaxis.
You must pass each section to qualify for a certificate.
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21386VIC
Course in Emergency Asthma Management
Course Outcome:
This module will provide participants with the skills and
knowledge to deliver blue reliever medication in an asthma attack
within State and Territory guidelines in either:
. A children's services setting
. A workplace setting
. A schools setting
. A sports setting
Entry Requirements:
Nil
Enrolment Procedure:
Please complete the enrolment form and hand it to the trainer at
the commencement of the course.
Nominal Duration:
4 hours
Qualification:
* Your Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment has been
accredited by the Victorian Registration and Qualifications
Authority and entered on the National Training Information Service
and is recognised under the 'Children's Services Act' - Vic & NSW.
* Your Statement of Attainment will be valid for 1 year and the
Asthma Foundation recommends that you attend an update every 12
months. If you are unable to attend any sessions, please contact
your instructor.
* It is important that you attend each session of this course so
that you are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.
* When attending a class, please bring writing paper/pens or
pencils.
Competencies to be achieved during the training:
At the successful completion of this course you will be able to:
1. Recognising the early signs and symptoms of deteriorating asthma
2. Identify equipment used in an asthma attack.
3. Demonstrate the 4x4 emergency Asthma First Aid Plan.
4. Correct cleaning and storage requirements for an asthma emergency
kit.
Assessment Procedure:
You will be assessed at the end of the course to show your
instructor that you have an appropriate understanding of the
procedures necessary to manage a life-threatening situation.
This will consist of:
* Demonstration of correct asthma first aid plan.
You must pass each section to qualify for a certificate.
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VBP112 -
C.P.R. - Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
Course Outcome:
Participants will have the skills and knowledge to perform
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation on a person in cardiac arrest
Entry Requirements:
Nil However it is recommended that participants have literacy
competencies equivalent to Level 2 as described in the Certificates
of General Education for Adults (2112AFL, 2212AKC, 2212ALC)
Enrolment Procedure:
Please contact us to enrol for this course.
Nominal Duration:
3 - 4 hours (3hrs Refresher)
Qualification
• It is important that you attend each session of this course so
that you are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.
• Your qualification will be valid for 1 year. Note: Australian
Resuscitation Council recommends that you attend a resuscitation
update every 12 months. If you are unable to attend any sessions,
please contact your instructor.
Competencies to be achieved during the training:
At the successful completion of this course you will be able to:
1. Assess an emergency situation
2. Maintain the airway, breathing and circulation of an unconscious
casualty (including. C.P.R.)
Assessment Procedure:
Assessment will be conducted during the course to demonstrate to
your instructor that you have the required knowledge and skills of
the procedures necessary to manage an unconscious, non-breathing and
pulseless person prior to the arrival of medical aid.
This process will consist of – Skills Competencies - demonstrate
competency in all skills as detailed above conducted in off the job
environment simulating work conditions whenever possible.
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Medications
Course Competencies for: Administration of Medications
Entry Requirements
A current Workplace First Aid – ‘Apply First Aid’ certificate.
Enrolment Procedure:
Please contact us to enrol for this course.
Nominal Duration:
TBA
Certificate & Award
Participants attending our programs will receive upon successful
completion
of our Workplace courses, a certificate which states the level of
standard attained, the date of successful completion and an expiry
date. This certificate will be valid for three (3) years.
Course Outcomes
Participants will have the skills to perform basic
administration of permitted medications
General Competencies
The course is designed to achieve a maximum level of competence
in the
time provided. Hence a variety of teaching strategies will be
employed to achieve this end including the use of such teaching
tools as Whiteboard; Overhead Transparencies; Handouts; Practical
Demonstrations; Class Practice and on-going assessment.
Upon completion of the following modules, the student will be
able to:
• State the (3) drug schedules most relevant to the first aider.
• State the various routes of administration that a first aider is
permitted to administer a medication.
• List the most common types of medications stored in a first aid
room.
• State why medications must be administered accurately.
• List the checks that must be made before administering a
medication.
• Demonstrate an ability to record medications given to a patient by
an Occupational First Aider.
Requirements to receive
The student's practical knowledge will be assessed during the
duration of the course by the instructor and theory competencies
assessed at the completion of the program.
Primary emphasis will be placed on the practical applications of the
subject
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