Respond to a First Aid Emergency, including Asthma and Anaphylactic Emergencies

Duration

This is a 1 day course.

Delivery Location

Delivery Mode

Face-to-Face, Online

Accredited

Government Funding

Funding Option

ACE, Smart n Skilled, Summer Skills

HLTAID012 First Aid in Education & Care Setting

Face-to-Face and Assessment

Course Overview

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to infants, children and adults in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.

This unit applies to a range of workers within an education and care setting who are required to respond to a first aid emergency, including asthma and anaphylactic emergencies. This includes early childhood workers and educators who work with school age children in outside school hours care and vacation programs.

This certificate is valid for three years

Benefits

For childcare workers‚ educators and support staff working within educational and care settings who are required to respond to a first aid emergency, including asthmatic and anaphylaxis treatment for emergencies in infants, children and adults.

This unit of competency may contribute towards approved first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis training under the Education and Care Services National Law, and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011).

Learning Outcomes

In this course you will learn:

Assessment and management of emergency situations and casualty
Apply life support skills in accordance with Resuscitation Council guidelines
Operation of automated external defibrillator
First aid management for an emergency situation
Infection control principals and procedures
Signs and symptoms of an asthma attack- mild, moderate and severe
Common allergic and non-allergic asthma triggers
Provide asthma first aid management
Use of asthma bronchodilator medication using a spacer
Develop risk minimisation and management strategies for asthma and anaphylaxis
Define the term allergic reaction/anaphylaxis
Recognition of allergy and anaphylaxis and those at risk
Signs and symptoms of allergic reaction
Risk factors
Provide first aid management of severe allergic reactions and anaphylaxis
Action Plans
Use of adrenaline auto-injector devices Epi Pen® Ana Pen®

Applying appropriate first aid procedures
Communication and reviewing details of an incident
DRS ABCD
Performing CPR procedures on an adult and infant manikin
Understanding use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Pocket mask training
Allergy and anaphylaxis
Asthma, breathing conditions and choking
Bleeding management and wound care
Envenomation
Fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains
Burns
Cardiac conditions
Diabetes
Drowning
Eye injuries
Hypothermia and hyperthermia
Head, neck and spinal injuries
Seizures, shock & stroke
Poisoning, substance misuse and sharps injuries – common drugs, alcohol, including illicit drugs
Legal and ethical considerations including infection control, privacy, duty of care and consent
Awareness of stress management techniques

Career Opportunities

For those working in community groups, sports, construction, hospitality

Course Duration

This is a 1 day course.

Pre-requisites

Must attend face-to-face.

Entry Requirements

Must be over 18 years old

Assessment

You will be assessed through theory books and practical assessments.

On site
Face-to-face

Accreditation & Award

To receive your Provide First Aid you must complete the theory work booklets and be marked competent by the trainer.

Delivery Locations

We delivery this course in the following locations

Batemans Bay

Merimbula

Fees & Funding

Provide First Aid is currently subsidised, to found out more about the funding eligibility criteria enquire on 1300 722 223 or email admin@southcoastcolleges.edu.au

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