Course Introduction

Get the latest thinking in first aid and manage an emergency with confidence (sometimes known as Senior first aid, level 2 first aid etc)

HLTAID003 Provide first aid. This is the current government approved course and the generalist first aid course that employers in Australia require.

Pre-requisite

All students studying nationally recognised training in Australia are required to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).

There are no entry requirements for this qualification; however it is recommended that students have sufficient literacy, numeracy and visual interpretation skills to successfully complete the course.

Recommended for students over 14yrs only.

Course content

• how to properly assess an emergency situation
• DRSABCD
• CPR techniques on adults and infants
• using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• first aid procedures for bleeding, burns and fractures
• managing medical conditions such as anaphylaxis, asthma and seizures
• managing medical emergencies such as snake/spider bites, poisons and
• choking
• infection control procedures
• managing exposure to extreme temperatures
• administering first aid for eye & soft tissue injuries
• assessing and moving sick & injured
• legal responsibilities of a first aider
• basic anatomy and physiology
• managing shock

Duration / Flexibility

8 hours face-to-face

Qualifications & Recognition

1-day course with 3 Units of Competency from the new HLT Health Training Package recorded on your Statement of Attainment issued the same day:
HLTAID001 Provide CPR
HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support
HLTAID003 Provide first aid

Cost

email craig fr pricing:  craig@skillsonsafety.com.au