Provide first aid - 1 day

Overview

Prior to attending the course, participants are sent a link to complete mandatory online learning and assessment by reading the Participant Guide and successfully answering 57 knowledge quiz questions at their own pace. This must be completed prior to attending the practical session unless there are extenuating circumstances. In this situation the participant must advise the Trainer and Assessor on arrival to the practical session.

The practical session includes 1 day of demonstration, practise and assessment of skills including the confirmation of knowledge gained in the online learning. Participants must perform uninterrupted CPR for at least 2 minutes on an infant and adult manikin on the floor, use of an AED and respond to simulated emergency scenarios applying first aid skills including:

• allergic reaction and anaphylaxis;
• bleeding control and shock;
• choking and airway obstruction;
• respiratory distress, including asthma;
• envenomation and immobilisation techniques; and
• Factures, sprains and strains.

On successful completion of all assessments participants will receive a nationally accredited Statement of Attainment.

Participants who may require additional support to complete this course are encouraged to call the Contact Centre to discuss available options.

Requirements

The HLTAID003 Provide first aid Unit of Competency standard requires a level of physical ability to meet the evidence requirements for assessment. These standards relate to the level of performance required to provide resuscitation and respond to an emergency situation where there may be risk to life.

Due to the potential risk to health and safety where a nominated first aider, or worker with duty of care, does not have the ability to perform resuscitation and/or first aid to the performance standard it is not appropriate to issue a statement of attainment to students who are physically unable to meet the assessment requirements.

As St John WA RTO is not CRICOS registered, this course is not available to international students (or dependants) in Australia on an International Student Visa. If this applies to you, please call the St John WA Contact Centre 08 9334 1233 to discuss available options.

Unit(s) of Competency

There are no formal qualifications associated with this course.

Extra Information

This course also encompasses the following units of competency:

• HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation; and
• HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support.

The Unit of Competency details and Assessment Requirements for this course are located on training.gov.au.