Course Name

 Course in First Aid Level I - Emergency Life Support  - $95.00

Course Code

• 21592VIC                                                                                      

Course Validity

• Valid Australia Wide

Purpose

• This course if those people wishing to have the skills and knowledge to perform emergency first aid procedures in the first few minutes after a life-threatening incident

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: Course in First Aid Level I (Emergency Life Support) 

Legislative Authorisations

• Conforms to the requirements of Victoria Occupational Heath & Safety Authority First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice, 1995
• The course is nationally recognised through inclusion on the ANTA National Training Register.

Learning Objectives

• Apply Life Support Skills
• Resuscitation
• Choking
• Patient assessment 
• Demonstrate the identification and management of bleeding, wounds and shock
• Asthma
• Anaphylaxis
• Cardiac Conditions
• OH&S requirements
• Infection Control
• First Aid Kits

Course Length

• Approximately  6 - 7 hours

Instructor

• EFA authorised First Aid 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

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

Participant Materials

• Manual - First Aid Quick Guide
• Resuscitation Mask - Key ring version
• 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.
• 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.

What other courses can I do

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

Venue

• Held at our training rooms
• For groups of 10 or more we can train on-site