First Aid (HLTAID011)
This nationally accredited course provides you with the knowledge and training to provide first aid care including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on adults and children when they are ill or injured.
Description
This nationally accredited course provides you with the knowledge and training to provide first aid care including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on adults and children when they are ill or injured.
You will learn how to manage a cardiac arrest, do CPR at the correct rate, use the AED and treat a number of conditions including:
- asthma
- anaphylaxis
- bleeding
- choking
- snake and spider bite
- fractures, sprains and strains
- shock
This will ensure you can provide the patient with the best opportunity to survive.
You will also participate in a post-incident debrief and provide verbal reports to the paramedics.
You can use these skills in your workplace, the home or in community settings.
The Australian Resuscitation Council advises that you should update this course every 3 year to maintain currency, they also advise that the CPR component of this course be updated every 12 months.
- Special Requirements - Note you will be required to complete at least 2 minutes of CPR on an adult mannequin on the floor and at least 2 minutes CPR on an infant mannequin. This is a physical activity. If you are unable to kneel on the floor for at least two minutes and complete the CPR component you will not be able to complete this unit. Please ensure you wear comfortable clothing appropriate for the activities.
- All learning material for this unit is provided via our online learning portal and all equipment is provided for the practical assessments.
Course dates, hours and location
Dates: Monday 6th May
Time: 9am-3:30pm
Location: Eltham Living & Learning, 739 Main Rd, Eltham
Fees
Funded: $110 enrolment fee
Concession: $100 for concession card holders.
Withdrawals and refunds
Refer to our Fees, charges and refunds policy for information about withdrawals and refunds in our government-subsidised courses.
About the Tutor
This accredited certificate training is delivered by 1SDOTraining (RTO ID 41558) on behalf of Living & Learning Nillumbik.
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Applications for enrolment can be processed using our online system.
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If you are a concession card holder you will need to present your concession card at one of our centres prior to the start of the course in order to be eligible for the concession fee.