Overview
This course empowers you to act confidently in emergencies. Whether for readiness or compliance, you'll be equipped to make a difference when it matters most.
Ideal for:
Personal and workplace needs
*HLTAID011 Provide First Aid certificates will require renewal after 36 months.
*HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate will require renewal after 12 months.

What You'll Learn
Delivery Mode and Times
25
hours
Self-directed
Online Study
3
Hours
In-class Practice
1
DAY
Total Course
Duration
Delivery Mode: Online Self-paced Learning / Blended Training Delivery
Entry Requirements
Prerequisites
There are no pre-requisite requirements for this qualification.
Education and Skills
- Completion of a Pre-Training Review (PTR), and meet the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Assessment standards for this program level, and demonstrate they are a suitable candidate for this program.
Students with Disabilities (and medical conditions)
FOCUS welcomes all people with disabilities, learning differences and medical conditions. Students must declare any disability, learning difference, medical condition or support need prior to course commencement (including any changes that arise before the course starts) so that needs can be discussed in the Pre-Training Review and reasonable adjustments and support strategies can be considered and implemented where applicable. Acceptance in this program is subject to candidates’ ability to undertake all program requirements as discussed in the Pre-Training Review, with reasonable adjustments where applicable.
Digital Technology
Students must have sufficient digital literacy skills to access online content, respond to written questions, and communicate with trainers via email and the learning management system. Additionally, students should have access to the internet and a laptop or computer with webcam/ microphone, with Microsoft Teams (or the video-conferencing platform used by FOCUS) to successfully participate in this program.
Course Content
How Will You Learn?
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Self-paced Online Learning + 3.5-hr Face-to-Face Training
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Delivered by Experienced Trainers
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Nationally Recognised Qualification
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Convenient CBD Location in Melbourne
Assessment
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Performance evidence
Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the workplace or community setting. There must be evidence that the candidate has completed the following tasks in line with State/Territory regulations, first aid codes of practice, first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies and workplace or site procedures: - managed, in line with ARC guidelines, the unconscious, breathing casualty including appropriate positioning to reduce the risk of airway compromise - managed, in line with ARC guidelines, the unconscious, non-breathing adult, including: performing at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) (5 cycles of both compressions and ventilations) on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor following the prompts of an automated external defibrillator (AED) to deliver at least one shock - demonstrating a rotation of single rescuer operators with minimal interruptions to compressions - responding appropriately in the event of regurgitation or vomiting - managed, in line with ARC guidelines, the unconscious, non-breathing infant, including: performing at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR (5 cycles both compressions and ventilations) on an infant resuscitation manikin placed on a firm surface - managed casualties, with the following: • anaphylaxis • asthma • non-life-threatening bleeding • choking • envenomation, using • pressure immobilisation • fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains, using appropriate immobilisation techniques • minor wound cleaning and dressing • nosebleed • shock - responded to at least one simulated first aid incident contextualised to the candidate’s workplace or community setting, where the candidate has no knowledge of the casualty’s condition prior to starting treatment, including: identifying the casualty’s illness or injury through history, signs and symptoms - using personal protective equipment (PPE) as required providing appropriate first aid treatment - conveying incident details to emergency services or advising casualty on any required post incident action - providing an accurate verbal and written report of the incident - reviewing the incident.
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Knowledge evidence
Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit: - guidelines and procedures including: • ARC guidelines relevant to the provision of first aid • first aid guidelines from Australian national peak clinical bodies • potential incident hazards and risk minimisation processes when providing first aid • infection control procedures, including use of standard precautions and resuscitation barrier devices • requirements for currency of skill and knowledge • first aid codes of practice • appropriate workplace or site procedures relevant to the provision of first aid • contents of first aid kits - legal, workplace and community considerations including: • duty of care requirements • own skills and limitations • consent and how it relates to the conscious and unconscious casualty • privacy and confidentiality requirements • awareness of potential need for stress management techniques and available support for rescuers - considerations when providing CPR, including: • upper airway and effect of positional change • appropriate duration and cessation of CPR • appropriate use of an AED • safety and maintenance procedures for an AED • chain of survival • how to access emergency services - techniques for providing CPR to adults, children and infants including: • how to recognise that a casualty is unconscious and not breathing normally • rate, ratio and depth of compressions and ventilations • correct hand positioning for compressions • basic anatomy, physiology and the differences between adults, children and infants relating to CPR - signs, symptoms and management of the following conditions and injuries: • allergic reaction • anaphylaxis • asthma • non-life-threatening and life-threatening bleeding • burns • cardiac conditions, including chest pain • choking • diabetes • drowning • envenomation - all current treatments • eye injuries • fractures, dislocations, strains and sprains • head, neck and spinal injuries • hypothermia • hyperthermia • minor wounds • nose-bleed • poisoning • seizures • shock • sharps injuries • stroke.


