Course Description
This unit supersedes HLTAID003 Provide first aid (Sept. 2021)
Nationally recognised Units of Competency
- HLTAID011 Provide first aid
- HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support
- HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
A nationally recognised Statement of Attainment noting the above units of competency will be emailed to participants deemed competent at the conclusion of the course.
Pre-requisites
Nil
Co-requisites
Nil
Course Outcomes include
This course provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty.
This course applies to all workers who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.
- Respond to an emergency situation
- Apply appropriate first aid procedures
- Communicate details of the incident
- Evaluate the incident and own performance
Participants must be able to perform CPR in line with ARC guidelines including:
- at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR on an Adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor; and
- at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR on an Infant resuscitation manikin placed on a firm surface.
Course covers applied first aid procedures for the following:
- allergic reaction
- anaphylaxis
- asthma
- bleeding control
- burns
- cardiac conditions,
- choking and airway obstruction
- diabetes
- drowning
- envenomation
- hypothermia & hyperthermia
- nose bleed
- fractures, strains and sprains
- shock
Extra Information
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