DESCRIPTION:

Participants will learn how to conduct basic first aid response, life support and casualty management, including cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and operation of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) until medical help or assistance arrives.

This program is delivered in accordance with ANZCOR Guidelines, as endorsed by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC).

Note: CPR training must be updated every 12 months

COURSE OUTLINE:

• Anatomy
• ARC Guidelines for the provision of First Aid
• Principles and concepts for practising emergency aid
• Procedures for dealing with major and minor injuries and illnesses
• Priorities of management when dealing with life threatening conditions
• Basic Occupational Health & Safety requirements
  
• Infection control principles
  
• Chain of survival
• Skills and limitations of First Aiders
• First response management of common conditions
• Stress management facilitators and how they can be assessed
• Casualty assessments and decision making

DURATION:

1 day (8 hours)  or  Online theory + 5 hours practical

• HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• HLTAID011  Provide first aid 

CERTIFICATION:

Students who are deemed competent will receive a Statement of Attainment recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. This certification is nationally recognised. The Statement is issued by RISK RESPONSE AND RESCUE (RTO 90774)

COST: 

• $130 pp for public courses
• For group bookings please submit your enquiry CLICK HERE
  

PRE-REQUISITE REQUIREMENTS:

Participants are required to be physically capable of performing at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on the floor to be assessed in this unit of competency.

COURSE INCLUSIONS:

All course materials and handouts provided.

TRAINEE REQUIREMENTS:

• Appropriate clothing and enclosed footwear

• Persons are required to be physically capable of performing at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on the floor to be assessed in this unit of competency.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Although this program is highly practical, persons must demonstrate basic literacy and numeracy skills to accurately gather and convey incident information including completing casualty assessment cards.