First Aid Training Course

This First Aid course provides participants with the knowledge and skills in providing first aid and basic life support until arrival of medical assistance. This includes calling for help, the ability to respond to first aid situations, casualty assessment, decision making and basic life support functions including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). This First Aid course covers adult and child conditions.

Learning Objectives

• Assessment and management of emergency situations and casualty

• Apply life support skills in accordance with Resuscitation Council guidelines

• Operation of automated external defibrillator

• First aid management for burns, bites, stings and poisoning

• First aid management of shock and respiratory distress

• Identification and management of bleeding and wounds

• Recognition and management of internal bleeding

• First aid management of Asthma, allergic reactions and anaphylaxis

• First aid management for bone and joint injuries

• Procedures for managing major and minor injury and illness

• First aid management for chest, abdominal, pelvic and head injuries

• The basic structure and function of the human body

• Infection control principals and procedures

• Provide an accurate verbal report of the incident

Course Details:

The face to face training is 7.5 hours and covers both theory and practical aspects of the First Aid course.

Students are required to arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the course commencement or will be refused entry. There is a morning tea and lunch break. Lunch is not provided at the course.

There is a short multiple choice quiz at the end of the training, covering the practical First Aid information learnt that day. Once completed, all students will receive a First Aid manual and CPR chart.