HLTFA402B APPLY ADVANCED FIRST AID
Course structure, unit code and title
This training comprises the single unit of competency HLTFA402B Apply advanced first aid 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 the successful completion of the unit's assessment requirements.
Description
This unit of competency develops the knowledge and skills to provide an advanced first aid response, life support, and manage the casualty(s), the incident and other first aiders until the arrival of medical or other assistance. This unit incorporates the content of HLTFA404A Apply advanced resuscitation techniques.
Topic Overview
- Assessment of an emergency situation
- Assessment of a casualty’s vital signs
- Basic anatomy, physiology & toxicology
- Recognition and management of an unconscious casualty
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) (variations for adults, children and infants)
- Chain of survival
- Advanced resuscitation techniques including the use of bag valve mask device, AED, manual and oxygen powered suction devices
- Assessment of need for and obtaining emergency services or medical assistance
- Coordination of first aid activities until arrival of medical/emergency assistance
- Cultural sensitivity
- Incident communication and documentation
- Evaluation of the incident
- 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 pressurized gases
- Use of AED, oxygen, bronchodilator
- Incident management procedures including manual handling; hazardous substances, dangerous goods or chemicals
- Basic triage for a multiple casualty incident
Entry requirement
Participants must be able to demonstrate the competencies defined by the unit HLTFA301B Apply First Aid.
Assessment
To be judged competent in this unit, participants are required to:
- Participate in 3 first aid problem-solving scenario exercises and demonstrate the required knowledge and skills for this unit.
- Complete knowledge questions
Click here to see the full competency outline for this unit.
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
- This course is conducted onsite at your venue in most Australian locations – for which a set course fee or group minimum applies
Course Fee
Cost $450 per person, plus $15 postage per person
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