Provide First Aid

Introduction

After successful competition of the unit student will be able to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.

The unit applies to all persons who may be required to provide a first aid response 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: Medical emergencies part 2

• Module 7: Trauma management

• Module 8: Venomous bites, stings, and poisons

• Module 9: Reporting and documentation