Course Name

Apply First Aid  (First Aid Level 2)                  $185.00

Course Code

                                 Apply First Aid        HLTFA301B                                                  

Course Validity

• Valid Australia Wide

Purpose

• The aim of this course is to develop a student's competence and confidence in providing emergency first aid. This includes calling for help, the ability to respond to first aid situations, casualty assessment, decision-making, and basic life support functions cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). This course covers adult and child conditions.

Format

• A mixture of theoretical and practical elements, with at least 50% of time spent on practical skills.

Prerequisites

• Be at least 14 years of age by the last scheduled session of the course.

Qualification issued

• Statement of Attainment - Apply First Aid

Legislative Authorisations

• Conforms to the requirements of Victoria Occupational Heath & Safety Authority First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice, 1995

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

Course Length

• Approximately 14 - 16 hours (Face-to-Face Delivery)

Instructor

• EFA authorised First Aid/CPR trainer

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 either a multiple-choice theoretical assessment, demonstrate practical application of skills or answer structured verbal questions in a one on one or group capacity by the end of the course.

Certificate Validity

• Legislative approval valid for years (3) years from the completion date.
• It is recommended that cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills be refreshed annually.

Participant Materials

• Manual - Active First Aid
• A4 Certificate

Recommended Class Size

• Minimum: 10
• Maximum: 20

Notes

• Due to the practical components of the course, participants are advised to wear comfortable casual attire.

What course can I do next

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• Advanced First Aid
• Advanced Resuscitation (Oxygen)
• Automated External Defibrillation
• Occupational First Aid

Venue

• Held at our training rooms
• We can train on-site
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