HLTFA301B - APPLY FIRST AID

Overview
This course deals with the provision of emergency life support in recognizing and responding to an emergency using basic life support measures. The first aider provides an initial response to a situation where first aid may be required but is not expected to deal with complex casualties or incidents. In this unit it is assumed the first aider is working under supervision and/or according to established workplace or community first aid procedures. This includes the ability to respond to emergency situations requiring the administration of basic life support functions such as casualty assessment, rescue breathing and cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), circulation, patient management, serious bleeding, fractures and wounds.

Job Prospects
This qualification satisfies the requirements of many employers where first aid is a pre-requisite for employment.

Delivery
Course delivery aligns with adult learning principles and includes structured tutorials, interactive workshops, practical skills instruction, case studies and practical assessments. Students are able to participate in a number of practical sessions to demonstrate competence in a broad range of work related areas.
The course is competency based and matched to specific learning outcomes contained within nationally recognised training qualifications for first aid.

Content

Specific content includes:

• The Chain of survival
• Basic Anatomy and Physiology
• Infection Control
• Workplace first aid requirements
• Legal issues
• Bleeding
• Report Writing
• Trauma Management
• Assessment Principles
• Patient Assessment
• Airway Management
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• Expired Air Resuscitation
• Calling an Ambulance
• Slings

Duration
ASMG offers completion of this training by
Full time attendance over 16 hours (2 days) and distance learning tasks.

Presenters
Instructors are all recognised industry experts holding relevant experience and training qualifications. They include, former paramedics, ambulance personnel, first aiders and first aid trainers.

Prerequisites
Students must possess reasonable literacy and numeracy skills with a sound grasp of spoken English.

Location

25 Silicon Place
Tullamarine 3043


This course can be delivered off site subject to application by the client and minimum student numbers.

Cost
$175.00

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