Provide First Aid
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
Application and Relevance
This course applies to a wide range of settings where first aid emergencies may occur. It is relevant for people working in education, aged and community care, sport, outdoor recreation, travel & tourism, hospitality, industry enterprises as well as in home or other environments.
Duration
7 hours (1 day) classroom training and assessment (with online or workbook pre-work); or 14 hours (2 days) classroom training and assessment only.
Course Content
This course provides the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid response, life support, management of casualty(s), the incident and other first aiders until the arrival of medical or other assistance. Topics include:
+ Assessing an emergency situation
+ Airway and breathing management
+Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation techniques (CPR)
+ Automated External Defibrillation
+ First Aid management of the unconscious casualty
+ Medical conditions including cardiac, diabetes, epilepsy
+ Infection control and First Aid for minor wounds
+ Allergic reactions and asthma
+ Control of major external bleeding and shock
+ Management of near drowning
+ Hyperthermia and hypothermia
+ Burns and electric shock
+ Eye and soft tissue injuries
+ Venomous bites and stings
+ Fractures and spinal injuries
+ Head, chest and abdominal injuries
+ Assessment of the sick and injured
+ Recording vital signs
+ Communicating details of an incident
+ Debriefing and evaluation of response to critical incidents
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisite units. Participants should have numeracy and literacy skills equivalent to level 2 of the National Reporting System.
Assessment Methods
Progressive assessment throughout the course, including demonstration of practical skills and written and oral questions relating to underpinning knowledge.
Award Issued
A nationally-recognised Statement of Attainment will be issued to all successful participants.
