HLTFA201A PROVIDE BASIC EMERGENCY LIFE SUPPORT

Course structure, unit code aand titleescription

This training comprises the single competency unit HLTFA201A Provide emergency life support from the Health Training Package HLT07, which provides Nationally Recognised Training within 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 units assessment requirements.

Description

This unit of competency provides participants with the knowledge and skills to recognise and respond to life threatening emergencies using basic life support measures only.

Topic Overview

• Assessment of an emergency situation
• Assessment of a casualty’s vital signs
• Chain of survival
• Recognition and management of casualty’s first aid needs including:
• Reassurance and comfort
• Infection control as it relates to standard precautions
• Unconsciousness
• Choking/airway obstruction
• Respiratory distress including asthma
• Cardiac conditions – heart attack, chest pain
• Casualty with no sign of life
• Bleeding
• Shock
• Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) adults, children and infant variations
• Assessment of need for and obtaining emergency services or medical assistance
• Understanding the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Cultural sensitivity
• Duty of care requirements
• State/territory regulations, legislation and policies, ARC Guidelines
• Incident communication and documentation
• Critical incident stress management

Assessment

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

1. Demonstrate competent CPR performance on an adult/child and infant manikin in line with the CPR checklist
2. Participant in 2 first aid problem-solving scenarios and demonstrate the required knowledge and skills specified for the unit.

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Course Duration

6.5 hours trainer-facilitated workshop format. 

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 programs
• At your venues in most Australian locations – for which a set course fee or group minimum applies

Course fee

$110 per person

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