Senior First Aid (Blended Delivery)
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$215.00 for One on One
$165.00 for Groups
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| Course Name
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Apply Basic First Aid
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| Course Code
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HLTFA1A
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| Course Validity
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Valid Australia Wide
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| Purpose
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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 including expired air resuscitation (EAR) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). This course covers adult and child conditions.
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| Format
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A mixture of theoretical and practical elements, with at least 50% of time spent on practical skills.
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| Prerequisites
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Be at least 14 years of age by the last scheduled session of the course.
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| Qualification issued
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Statement of Attainment - Apply Basic First Aid (Senior First Aid)
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| Legislative Authorisations
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- 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
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| Learning Objectives
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- 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 (Basic)
- 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
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| Course Length
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- Approximately 6 - 8 hours
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| Instructor
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Currently authorised First Aid/CPR trainer
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| Requirements for Successful Course Completion
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- 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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| Certificate Validity
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- Legislative approval valid for years (3) years from the completion date.
- It is recommended that cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills be refreshed annually.
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| Participant Materials
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- Manual - Active First Aid
- Resuscitation Mask - Key ring version
- A4 Certificate
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| Recommended Class Size
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| Notes
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- Due to the practical components of the course, participants are advised to wear comfortable casual attire.
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| What course can I do next
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- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced First Aid
- Advanced Resuscitation (Oxygen)
- Automated External Defibrillation
- Occupational First Aid
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| Venue
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- Held at our training rooms
- We can train on-site
- Participants Home
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