Basic First Aid (Level 1) - HLTFA201A

Description

This course provides the first aider with the knowledge and skills to carry out emergency first aid for life threatening injuries and illnesses, as well as to provide first aid care for injuries and illnesses in the home or in the workplace. 

Course Content

• Chain of survival
• Assessing the situation
• Signs of life
• Performing CPR
• Demonstrating the use of an automated external defibrillator
• Care of the unconscious person
• Special techniques for children and Infants
• CPR in special circumstances
• Breathing Emergencies including choking and Asthma
• Shock
• Severe Allergic reaction
• Bleeding and wound care
• Burns and scalds
• Bites and stings
• Infection control
• Reporting procedures

Prerequisite

There are no prerequisites for this course. Current industry standard is for this course to be updated every 3 years with the CPR component being updated every 12 months.

Course Duration

Minimum of 8 hours.

Assessment Method

Demonstration of practical skills, role plays, case studies and a written quiz.

Course Award

On successful completion of this course participants will be issued with a Statement of Attainment for the nationally recognised unit of competency from the Health Training Package, HLTFA201A -  Provide Basic Emergency Life Support.