Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Senior First Aid Courses in Perth

Security Training Services Registered Training Organisation 4754

First aid course- Senior Level 2

HLTFA301B Apply First Aid



5 Hour Courses Commencing Weekly at our Morley Training Centre
PH 0438 640709


Course Purpose:
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid response, life support, management of casualty(s), the incident and other first aiders, until the arrival of medical or other assistance

Course Format: This is a level 2 first aid course designed to allow the student to gain basic emergency information and life support.

Course enrolment: To enrol phone 0438640709

Course Content:
The course is divided up into three clusters of study. They are:

Basic Clinical Care

· Basic anatomy and physiology


· First aid treatments for: Abdominal injuries, allergic reactions, altered and loss of consciousness, bleeding, burns, cardiac arrest, casualty with no signs of life, chest pain, choking/airway obstruction, injuries: cold and crush, injuries; eye and ear injuries; head, neck and spinal injuries; minor skin injuries; needle stick injuries; soft tissue injuries including sprains, strains, dislocations, envenomation – snake, spider, insect and marine bites, environmental impact such as hypothermia, hyperthermia, dehydration, heat stroke, fractures, medical conditions, including cardiac conditions, epilepsy, diabetes, asthma and other respiratory conditions, near drowning, poisoning and toxic substances, respiratory distress, seizures, shock, stroke, substance misuse,

· Emergency CPR and understanding of the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), including when to use and when not to

Legislation/Regulations


· ARC Regulations

· Privacy issues

· Duty of care

· Cultural awareness

· Skills and limitations and stress management

OH&S Responsibilities


· Minimise hazards,

· Infection control OHS processes

Course Delivery:

Blended Delivery: 5 hours face-to-face training following completion of a workbook or web based facility prior to attending the practical first aid session. Also available is a re-certification course for those who have previously attended a first aid course no more than three years prior.

Course Assessment: Throughout the course participants must demonstrate competency during a series of practical skills evaluation and written assessments, which include the following:

1. Observation and practical assessment

2. Questioning

3. Written tests

4. Scenario-problem solving

5. Attendance at all lessons

Qualification Issued:
Statement of Attainment - HLTFA301B Apply first aid

Recognition Of Prior Learning: No RPL is available for this course

Certification:
A4 display certificate plus a plastic wallet card. Annual re-certification of CPR and skills recommended

Pre-requisites:
Nil

This unit incorporates the content of units - HLTCPR201A Perform CPR and HLTFA201A Provide basic emergency life support

Security Training Services
Unit 5 /3 Bookham Street
Morley Western Australia 6062