The unit incorporates the content of units:
Apply First Aid- HLTFA301B
Perform CPR - HLTCPR201A
Provide Basic Emergency Life Support - HLTFA201A
* Also includes Defibrillation (AED) , EpiPen training.
Course Content:
• Management of the unresponsive victim
• Resuscitation
• External bleeding - trauma and shock
• Respiratory emergencies
• Cardiac emergencies
• Fractures, dislocations and soft tissue injuries
• Head and spinal injuries
• Diabetes
• Epilepsy/convulsions
• Envenomation, poisoning and allergic reactions
• Burns and other thermal conditions
• Monitor the condition of the victim
• Follow relevant procedures for recording first aid
• Detail the victims condition & the techniques applied
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Apply First Aid courses can be attended by anybody 14 years and older. Participants who attend a course under the age of 14 will need a guardian to sign a consent form.
There are NO pre-requisites or co-requisites for this competency unit.
DURATION:
Up to 7 hours face to face; with NO Pre- Study Workbook or Online Time (all completed during the course).
ASSESSMENT:
FirstAidPro offers a hands on approach with progressive assessments throughout the course including multiple choice course questionnaires. This is competency based training so our aim is to provide you with a total understanding of basic First Aid.