Gain advanced knowledge and skills to respond to a range of first aid situations.
Duration:
3 days plus 3-4 hours pre-learning
Content:
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A practical action plan to follow in an emergency; ‘DRSABCD’
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Resuscitation (CPR) on an adult and baby including an overview of defibrillation
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How to deal with; choking, burns, bites and stings, sprains and strains, eye irritation, wounds and bleeding, allergic reactions/anaphylaxis, asthma, chest pain, poisons, fractures, dislocations, shock, abdominal injuries, head, neck and spinal injuries, heat and cold induced illnesses
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Knowledge of basic anatomy; how the skeletal, respiratory, nervous, lymphatic and circulatory systems work
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Advanced techniques such as assessing a casualty, triage, how to lift and move an injured person including the application of cervical collars, use of spine boards, scoop stretchers
- Management of more demanding situations such as drug/alcohol abuse casualties and childbirth
Assessment:
Participants must satisfactorily complete multiple written and practical assessments.
Note: CPR assessment must be completed on the floor.
Prerequisite:
Participants must have a Provide First Aid qualification, completed within the last six months.
Qualification:
Successful participants will be awarded a Statement of Attainment for the following units of competency:
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HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support
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HLTAID003 Provide first aid
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HLTAID006 Provide advanced first aid
Current industry standards state that this course should be updated every three years with the CPR component updated annually.
Pricing
Onsite (max 18ppl)
RRP $5,200.00
AMWU $4,420.00
Public (NSW)
RRP $520.00
AMWU $442.00