HLTAID003 Provide first aid - Now Full

Course Details

HLTAID003 Provide first aid will give you the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid response, life support, management of casualty(s), the incident and other first aiders, until the arrival of medical or other assistance.

It applies to all workers who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.

All training provided is in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council Guidelines.

Course Content 

• Legal and other requirements
• Basic Life Support (DRSABCD)
• CPR and AED
• Abdominal injuries
• Allergic reaction 
• Anaphylaxis
• Bleeding and wound care
• Burns and scalds
• Cardiac conditions
• Choking and airway obstruction
• Crush injuries
• Diabetes
• Drowning
• Envenomation

• Extremes of heat and cold
• Eye and ear injuries
• Head, neck and spinal injuries
• Musculoskeletal injuries: fractures and dislocations, strains and sprains
• Poisoning and toxic substances
• Respiratory distress, including asthma
• Seizures/Convulsions
• Shock management
• Stroke
• Unconsciousness

Entry requirements

There are no pre-requisites, however please note that students must have the physical ability to kneel on the floor and perform two minutes of uninterrupted CPR on an adult manikin.

Unique Student Identifier (USI)

In order to receive a certificate for any accredited course, students must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). 

Create your USI at www.usi.gov.au or contact the office for assistance on 9876 4381or office@parkorchards.org.au

Assessment

Students will be assessed through the demonstration of practical skills, participation in role plays, analysis of case studies and a written test.

Note: It is a requirement of this course that practical demonstration of uninterrupted CPR must be performed, while kneeling on the floor, for at least 2 minutes on an adult manikin placed on the floor.

Certification

On successful completion, you will be issued with the nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for HLTAID003 Provide first aid.

Re-Certification

The Australian Resuscitation Council advises that you should update this course every 3 years, with the CPR component to be updated annually, to maintain currency.

**Please enrol 7 days before start date. If this date has passed, please contact the centre directly.**