HLTAID003 Provide first aid
This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills in providing first aid and basic life support until arrival of medical assistance
This includes calling for help, the ability to respond to first aid situations, casualty assessment, decision making and basic life support functions including cardiopulmonary resuscitation
The course covers adult and child conditions.
Learning Objectives
- 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 burns, bites, stings and poisoning
- Identification and management of bleeding and wounds
- Recognition and management of internal bleeding
- First aid management for bone and joint injuries
- Procedures for managing major and minor injury and illness
- First aid management for chest, abdominal, pelvic and head injuries
- The basic structure and function of the human body
- Infection control principals and procedures
Prerequisites:
Participants must be at least 14 years of age at the time of attendance
First Aid Update Course: Students must supply a copy of a current certificate as confirmation
Students are advised to dress sensibly for practical training and scenarios
Survivor Training conducts First Aid training under the auspices and in partnership with Healthcorp Pty Ltd. RTO 91222