Apply First Aid – HLTFA301C

This course is accredited by Australian First Aid RTO: 3586

Enclosed Footwear Required

Duration

1 day (8.00am to 4.00pm)

Cost

$145

Scheduled sessions 2011

Course Schedule

Calendar

Course Outline

This course provides participants with the skills and knowledge to recognise, respond and provide essential first aid in the event of a medical emergency.

Pre-requisites

Nil

Delivery Method

Online/ Workbook – You are required to either complete an on-line theory module or a workbook prior to our practical face-to-face session. This will involve some pre-course reading and the completion of theory questions.

Course Subjects

Assess an emergency situation
Maintain the airway, breathing and circulation of an unconscious casualty
Administer First Aid for Minor Wounds & Apply Infection Control Procedures
Manage a casualty with external bleeding
Manage a casualty suffering from shock
Administer First Aid for Burns & Electric Shock
Administer First Aid for Eye & Soft Tissue Injuries
Administer First Aid for Venomous Bites & Stings and Allergic Reactions
Administer First Aid for Spinal Injuries & Fractures
Manage the casualty with Chest / Head / Abdominal Injuries
Determine Principles for the Assessment and Movement of the Sick & Injured & First Aid Recording Requirements
Explain the legal and social responsibilities of a first aider
Determine first aid facilities and training requirements

Assessment

Assessment will include a written assessment (which can be completed online) and through practical demonstration of skills.

Duration

Approximately 6 hours

Conducted

At Skills Training Mackay Training room, Corner of River & Tennyson Streets Mackay

Accreditation

This is a Nationally Accredited course and upon successful completion students will be awarded the recognised Statement of Attainment in HLTFA301C Apply First Aid.