Advanced First Aid
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- Cost $400.00 per person (Group)
- Cost $650.00 per person (Individual)
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| Purpose |
- This training is suitable for individuals, companies and organisations, and will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to make them confident and competent to perform the specific requirements of Occupational First Aid.
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| Target Audience |
- This course is for those employed, or intends to become employed, as an industrial Occupational First Aider.
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| Format |
- A mixture of theoretical and practical elements, with at least 50% of time spent on practical skills.
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| Prerequisites |
- This course is for currently qualified first aid certificate holders (Level 2).
- Be at least 16 years of age by the last scheduled session of the course.
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| Qualification issued |
- Statement of Attainment - Apply Advanced First Aid
HLTFA402B |
| Legislative Authorisations |
Conforms to the requirements of Victoria Occupational Heath & Safety Authority First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice, 1995
Approved under the South Australian Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations, 1995 - Department of Administration and Information Services – Workplace Services
Approved by Workcover Authority NSW (Occupational First Aid)
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| Learning Objectives |
Apply Life Support Skills
Apply First Aid Management Skills for Burns
Demonstrate the identification and management of bleeding and wounds.
Describe the recognition and management of internal bleeding
Manage an Emergency
Apply First Aid Management for bone and joint injuries
Manage Emergency Situations
Apply First Aid Management skills for bites, stings and poisoning.
Manage an acute illness
Describe the recognition and management of an eye injury
Manage Hyperthermia & Hypothermia.
Describe the basic structure and function of the human body.
Apply First Aid Management skills for chest, abdominal, pelvic and head injuries
State/Territory legislation Responsibilities
Advanced resuscitation techniques
Triage
Asthma Management Accreditation
Anaphylaxis/Epipen Training
Use care and maintenance of First aid room and equipment including Oxygen
- Automated External Defibrillation
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| Instructor |
- Currently authorised First Aid/CPR trainer
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| Requirements for Successful Course Completion |
Attendance at all sections of the course is required.
Active participation in group activities and discussions involved in the training program.
Successfully complete progressive practical assessments. Progressive assessment of the competencies will be conducted throughout the course.
Successfully complete a multiple-choice theoretical assessment at the end of the course.
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| Notes |
Due to the practical components of the course, participants are advised to wear comfortable casual attire.
It is recommended the CPR component of the course be updated yearly either in a Senior First Aid Refresher Course or in a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Refresher Course.
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| What other courses can I do |
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| Venue |
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Burns are highlighted in the news at the moment with Victorian paramedics being called to incidents involving children suffering burns this month:
June 10 - Doncaster East, 15-month-old boy burnt by boiling coffee.
June 10 - Doreen, five-year-old gi
