This course (HLTAID001) provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to manage emergency first aid situations and deliver competent emergency care until the arrival of professional medical support. Once completed, participants will obtain a first aid certificate that is valid for three years. The Provide First Aid course is nationally recognised WorkCover approved training.

 

 

COURSE CONTENT 

• Legal Issues and Infection control

• DRSABCD action plan

• The principles of first aid and its applications

• Recognition and management of emergency situations

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Defibrillation

• Treatment of shock, infection, fractures, bleeding and burns

• Emergencies due to lack of oxygen, excess heat or cold

• Recognition and management of medical conditions that may need emergency care, including heart attack, stroke, asthma, diabetes and epilepsy

• Management of common medical emergencies

• Treatment of poisoning including venomous bites and stings

 

DELIVERY

Training can be delivered over one full day or split days.

 

ASSESMENT

This course is assessed through demonstration, presentation and application of all elements of competency in the workplace. Participants will be required to complete activities that may include role-plays, oral and written questioning, practical demonstrations and performing scenarios.

*Please note, it is a requirement of this course that practical demonstration of CPR must be performed on the floor.

 

ACCREDITATION

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a nationally recognised WorkCover approved statement of attainment for the following unit of competence:

• HLTAID001 - Provide first aid

*Note: This unit of competence incorporates the content of HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

 

VALIDITY 

Three (3) years from date of course. It is recommended by the Australian Resuscitation Council that the CPR component of this course be updated every 12 months​