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HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

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Overview

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council(ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies. The unit applies to all persons who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings. Specific licensing/regulatory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training should be obtained from the relevant national/state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities.

Units of Competency

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

Topics Covered Include

  • ARC Guidelines relevant to the provision of first aid

  • Potential incident hazards and risk minimisation processes when providing first aid

  • Infection control procedures

  • First aid codes of practice

  • Appropriate workplace or site procedures relevant to the provision of first aid

  • Legal, workplace and community considerations

  • Considerations when providing CPR

  • Basic anatomy, physiology and the differences between adults, children and infants relating to CPR

  • Signs, symptoms and management of the conditions and injuries such as;

  • Allergic reaction

  • Anaphylaxis

  • Asthma

  • Non-life-threatening and life-threatening bleeding

  • Burns

  • Choking

  • Drowning

  • Fractures, dislocations, strains and sprains

  • minor wounds

  • nose-bleed

  • poisoning

  • seizures

  • emergency action plans for known medical conditions including Asthma and Anaphylaxis

  • age appropriate communication and distraction techniques.

Course Duration

One full day of training (8 hours)

Entry Level

There are no pre-requisites for entry into this course. HLTAID011Provide first aid is required to be undertaken every three (3) years to remain current. CPR component of this course is required to be renewed every twelve(12) months

Delivery Mode

Face-to-face

Course Fee

$170

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