Provide Advanced First Aid with Advanced Resuscitation
Learn advanced first aid skills and resuscitation techniques so you can manage a wide range of first aid situations and scenarios. Suitable for students who have completed Provide First Aid prior to commencing this course.
On successful completion of this course, you will be issued a statement of attainment in:
HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
HLTAID014 Provide Advanced First Aid
HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy
The SafeWork Australia model Code of Practice: First Aid in the Workplace and the Australian Resuscitation Council recommend that first aid skills are renewed every three years, and resuscitation skills (HLTAID009/HLTAID0015) are renewed every 12 months. Please also refer to specific industry standards and guidelines
Who is this course for?
Suitable for first time students or students refreshing their skills.
Course Outline
This course covers the following:
Provide first aid content
Major trauma management
Triage
Use of spine boards and stretchers
Managing emotionally disturbed casualties
Pulse, blood pressure and pupil reactions
Medications
Clinical assessments
Pain management
Body systems
Drug and alcohol affected casualties
DRSABCD action plan
Infection control
Automated external defibrillation (AED)
Soft bag resuscitation
Administration of oxygen
Oxygen delivery systems
Oxygen powered resuscitation
Oropharyngeal airways
Suction equipment
Post incident stress management
Duration
3 days plus mandatory pre-work.
Pre-Requisites
Pre-work is required.
Participants are required to undertake or present evidence for HLTAID011 Provide First Aid prior to commencing HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy.
Assessment Methods
We use a range of different methods to assess you, including written assessments and practical activities.
You must be able to perform CPR on the floor for 2 minutes on a manikin. You may need to pair up with another student to complete the practical exercises.
See, hear, & engage with realistic emergency scenarios
Improve skill development & learning retention
Participant Testimonial
"I was very impressed with the whole process from applying for the course, the venue and our trainer. I am so happy I've done this course as it's a good idea to have this knowledge not just at work, but in everyday life. You never know when these skills are required."
Vivienne
Student
"I was very impressed with the whole process from applying for the course, the venue and our trainer. I am so happy I've done this course as it's a good idea to have this knowledge not just at work, but in everyday life. You never know when these skills are required."
Vivienne
Student
"I was very impressed with the whole process from applying for the course, the venue and our trainer. I am so happy I've done this course as it's a good idea to have this knowledge not just at work, but in everyday life. You never know when these skills are required."
