Course Code
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HLTAID006 |
Type
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Competency Based Training |
Inclusive
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HLTAID007 Provide Advanced Resuscitation |
Course Descriptor
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This unit deals with the skills and knowledge required to provide an advanced first aid response, including management of the incident and other first aiders, until the arrival of medical or other assistance. The unit applies to workers who may be required to provide, coordinate and manage a first aid response across a range of complex situations, include community and workplace settings. |
Course Delivery
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Provide Advanced First Aid – 16 hours face to face. |
Recertification
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3 years |
Course Content
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- Recognise an emergency situation.
- Identify, assess and manage immediate hazards.
- Assess the casualty and recognise the need for first aid response.
- Assess the situation and seek assistance from emergency response services where required.
- Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
- Provide first aid in accordance with established first aid principles.
- Display respectful behaviour towards casualty.
- Use available resources and equipment.
- Monitor the condition of casualties in accordance with first aid principles and workplace procedures.
- Coordinate evacuation of casualties according to relevant evacuation procedures.
- Accurately convey incident details to emergency response services.
- Report details of incident in line with organisational policies.
- Maintain confidentiality of records and information.
- Recognise the possible psychological impacts on self and other rescuers involved in critical incidents.
- Participate in debriefing to address individual needs.
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Cost
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AUD $310.00 /person |