A comprehensive course for emergency situations, 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.

Competencies 

• HLTAID006 Provide advanced first aid
• HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support
• HLTAID003 Provide first aid

Prerequisites 

Nil.

Recommended Re-certification Period

The First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice recommends that first aiders should attend training on a regular basis to refresh their first aid knowledge and skills and to confirm their competence to provide first aid.

The Australian Resuscitation Council recommends training in CPR annually to maintain relevant skills. Other units of competency within this course are recommended to be undertaken every three years

Schedule

Day #1- 10:00am to 5:00pm