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

Target Audience

This training is suitable for individuals, companies and organisations, and will provide participants with the basic knowledge and skills to make them confident and competent to perform Basic life Support

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.

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Qualification issued

Statement of Attainment - Basic life Support

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

The course is nationally recognised through inclusion on the ANTA National Training Register.

Learning Objectives

• Apply Life Support Skills

• Apply First Aid Management Skills for Burns

• Demonstrate the identification and management of bleeding and wounds.

• Apply First Aid Management for bone and joint injuries

• Apply First Aid Management skills for bites, stings and poisoning.

• Manage an life threatening illnesses

• Describe the recognition and management of an eye injury

Course Length Approximately 6 - 8 hours

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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.

Certificate Validity

Approval valid for years (3) years from the completion date.

It is recommended that cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills are refreshed annually.

Participant Materials

• Manual

• A4 Certificate

• Plastic wallet 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.