Provide Basic Emergency Life Support

Introduction

After successful competition of the unit student will be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to recognise and respond to life-threatening emergencies in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.

This unit applies to all persons who may be required to provide CPR, in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.

What will I study

• Module 1: Introduction to First Aid

• Module 2: Basic anatomy and physiology

• Module 3: Legal issues in first aid

• Module 4: Resuscitation and airway emergencies

• Module 5: Medical emergencies part 1

• Module 6: Reporting and documentation

Who Could Attend the Course?

• This unit is for individuals working in various capacities in any industry required to provide a first aid response to a casualty in line with first aid guidelines in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.