Competency - Apply First Aid (HLTFA301C). This unit incorporates the competency of units: Provide Emergency Life Support (HLTFA201A) and Perform CPR (HLTCPR201A)
The purpose of this program (nominal duration of 14 hrs) is to provide participants with training in basic life support and in the first aid management of the more common and/or more serious injuries or illnesses that may be encountered within the general community at home, the workplace or during recreation.
You will be trained in first aid procedures that should enable you to assist an injured or ill person until medical aid is accessed.
The Apply First Aid course is a minimum qualification required by workplace health and safety legislation for the workplace first aider, or injuries or illnesses that may be encountered at home or during recreation.
Content Summary:
- Legal aspects of first aid
- Approach to an Incident
- Basics of respiration and circulation
- Resuscitation
- Cross infection
- Victim assessment
- Respiratory conditions
- Cardiac emergencies
- Shock & anaphylaxis
- External bleeding - trauma and shock
- Chest Injuries
- Soft tissue injuries, dislocations & fractures
- Head, facial and spinal injuries
- Eye injuries
- Diabetes
- Epilepsy/convulsions
- Stroke
- Thermal injuries
- Burns
- Poisons
- Venomous bites & stings
Course Duration: up to 14 Hours
Entry Requirements: Participants must have basic English-speaking skills and reading skills unless training materials are provided in the appropriate non-English language. They must also have the strength and agility to manage CPR and other emergency situations.
 Assessment: Progressive assessment of the competencies will be conducted throughout the course. You will participate in both theory and practical sessions, which will be followed by a skills assessment and multiple choice theory test.
Award: After the competent completion of all of the required skills, you will receive a Statement of Attainment from DAN when the registration procedures have been completed. The program is accredited by State and National government recognition authorities under National Training Recognition Scheme.
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