Course Code:
HLTAID004
Name:
Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
Duration:
2 days
Course Outline
Education and Care Package
- Gain 6 certifications including CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis
HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting (Provide an emergency first aid response in an education & care setting)
This course provides the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to infants, children and adults and specifically applies to educators and support staff working within an education and care setting. This unit of competency satisfies the requirement set for approved first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis training for child carers and educators.
Who this course is recommended for:
- Teachers and education support staff who require approved asthma and anaphylaxis training for their work;
- Child carers; and
- Baby-sitters.
Course Duration: 1 day
Course Outline:
- Management of the unconscious casualty
- Basic Life Support – DRABCD
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation – Adult, Child & Infant
- Airway obstruction / Asthma / Anaphylaxis
- Wounds & Bleeds management / Shock
- Communicate details of the incident
- Automated External Defibrillation – AED
- Legal Issues / Infection Control
- Heart Attack / Stroke
- Poisons, Bites & Stings
- Fractures, Dislocation, Sprain & Strain
- Spinal Injury / Head Injury / Chest Injury / Burns
- Diabetes / Epilepsy / Fainting / Drowning
- Workplace and community considerations
- Cultural awareness
- Debriefing / Stress Management / Psychological impact Carers and Children
Requirements
Completion of online pre-learning is required prior to arrival at the face-to-face session in class.
Prerequisites
There are no pre-requisites associated with HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting.
Recertification:
Specific licencing requirements should be obtained from your regulatory body and relevant state Work Health and Safety (WHS) authority. However, the Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines that state CPR skills should be refreshed every 12 months.
Extra Information
This course also encompasses the following units of competency:
HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support
HLTAID003 Provide first aid
22300VIC Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis
22282VIC Course in the Management of Asthma Risk and Emergencies in the Workplace
