Provide First Aid

Provide First Aid

Provide First Aid - HLTAID011

includes - Provide Basic Emergency Life Support - HLTAID010 

Course Title: Provide First Aid

Course Code: HLTAID011

Unit Competencies:

  • Assess the situation
  • Apply First Aid Procedures
  • Communicate details of the incident
  • Evaluate own Performance
  • One day program
  • Basic Life Support (DRSABCD)
  • CPR and AED
  • Shock Management
  • Airway Management - Asthma, Choking, Severe Allergic Reaction, Hyperventilation
  • Cardiac Emergencies
  • Bleeding and Wound Care
  • Burns and Scalds
  • Extremes of Heat and Cold
  • Musculoskeletal Injuries
  • Altered Conscious States
  • Poisons Bites and Stings

Delivery:

Provide First Aid HLTAID011 is a comprehensive course that will give you the knowledge, skills and confidence to help an ill or injured person until emergency help arrives. You will learn the DRSABCD action plan as well as resuscitation, defibrillation, asthma, anaphylaxis and the management of various injuries and illnesses.

This course includes (HLTAID010 - Provide Basic Emergency Life Support)

Pre course work is required for this course

Enrolment: Is after confirmation that the Student Handbook is read and understood.

Cost: $170pp

Entry Requirements: There are no formal educational requirements for this course.

First Aid is the initial assistance or care of a suddenly sick or injured person. It is the care a person applies as soon as possible after an accident or sudden illness. Applying first aid aims to preserve life, protect the casualty from further harm, provide pain relief, prevent the illness/injury from getting worse and provide reassurance to the person.