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Australian First Aid
OCCUPATIONAL FIRST AID COURSE
Course Validity
Valid Australia Wide
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.
Target Audience
This course is for those employed, or intended to
become employed, as an industrial Occupational First
Aider.
Format
A mixture of theoretical and practical elements, with
at least 50% of time spent on practical skills.
Prerequisites
This course is for currently qualified first aid
certificate holders (Senior First Aid).
Be at least 16 years of age by the last scheduled
session of the course.
Qualification issued
Statement of Attainment - Occupational First Aid
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
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Apply Life
Support Skills
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Apply First
Aid Management Skills for Burns
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Demonstrate
the identification and management of bleeding and
wounds.
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Describe the
recognition and management of internal bleeding
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Manage an
Emergency
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Apply First
Aid Management for bone and joint injuries
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Manage
Emergency Situations
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Apply First
Aid Management skills for bites, stings and poisoning.
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Manage an
acute illness
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Describe the
recognition and management of an eye injury
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Manage
Hyperthermia & Hypothermia.
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Describe the
basic structure and function of the human body.
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Apply First
Aid Management skills for chest, abdominal, pelvic and
head injuries
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State/Territory legislation Responsibilities
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Advanced
resuscitation techniques
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Triage
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Use care and
maintenance of First aid room and equipment
Course Length
Approximately 32 hours
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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Certificate Validity
Legislative 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.
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