HLTFA403A MANAGE FIRST AID IN THE WORKPLACE

Course structure, unit code and title

This training comprises the single competency unit HLTFA403A Manage first aid in the workplace from the Health Training Package HLT07, which provides Nationally Recognised Training wihin the Australian Qualifications Framework (for further information visit www.ntis.gov.au)

Award

A Statement of Attainment is issued to participants upon successful completion of the unit's assessment requirements.

Description

This unit of competency provides participants with the knowledge and skills to establish and manage a workplace first aid facility, manage workplace first aid records, and evaluate the provision of first aid in the workplace.

Topic Overview

• Management of a first aid response in an identified workplace context, including coordination of first aid activities until arrival of medical/emergency assistance
• Assessment of workplace first aid requirements
• Maintenance of first aid equipment and resources in operational condition
• First aid risk assessment
• Casualty assessment and prioritisation
• Assessment of need for and obtaining emergency services ormedical assistance
• Cultural sensitivity
• Incident communication and documentation
• Evaluation of the incident
• Interpret, use and maintenance of records of the range of documentation required by the workplace and regulatory authorities
• Critical incident stress management
• Legal and social responsibilities of a first aider
• Material safety data sheets
• Occupational health & safety requirements in the provision of first aid
• Safe storage and handling procedures for medication in the workplace
• Incident management procedures including manual handling; adequate infection control procedures
• Company/organisation standard operating procedures

Entry requirements

This unit should be assessed either after or in conjunction with achievement of the following related competency unit HLTFA402B Apply advanced first aid

Assessment

To be judged competent in this unit, participants are required to:

1. Complete a workplace case study report
2. Participate in three first aid critical incident problem solving scenario excercises and demonstrate the required knowledge and skills specified for this unit

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Trainer/Assessors

PREMIUMHEALTH provides trainer/assessors who have a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and experience as highly skilled nurses or paramedics.

Venue

• Scheduled public courses
• This course is conducted onsite at your venue in most Australian locations – for which a set course fee or group minimum applies

 Course Fee

$600 per person, plus $15 postage per person.

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