Provide First Aid (incl CPR) – HLTAID0011

Course Description

Application and Relevance

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty. The unit applies to all workers who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.

Entry Requirements

Participants are required to have;

reasonable level of verbal and written skills
the ability to demonstrate two minutes of CPR on the floor.

Mode of Delivery and Duration

Classroom training and assessment over 8 hours

Dress and Equipment Requirements

Learners are to attend the course in comfortable non-offensive clothing. All equipment and resources to complete the course will be supplied.

Course Content Topics

Assessing an emergency situation
Airway and breathing management
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) techniques
Automated External Defibrillation
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

Assessment Methods

Progressive assessment throughout the course, including demonstration of practical skills and written and oral questions relating to underpinning knowledge.

Award Issued

Victorian First Aid Services and Training is responsible for the quality of training and assessment and, the issuance of the AQTF certificates.

To enrol, please go to the Victorian First Aid website – click here

Or contact darren@victorianfirstaid.com.au