HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

Provide First Aid HLTAID011

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies. The course applies to all persons who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.

Southern Cross First Aid deliver this qualification as a face -to-face course at our training rooms or at your workplace.

The essential outcomes of the course and the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the required outcome is as follows.

Respond to an emergency situation by being able to

  • Recognise and assess an emergency.
  • Ensure safety for self, bystanders, and casualty.
  • Assess the casualty and recognise the need for first aid response.
  • Seek assistance from emergency services.

Apply appropriate first aid procedures by being able to

  • Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in accordance ARC guidelines.
  • Provide first aid in accordance with established first aid principles.
  • Display respectful behaviour towards casualty.
  • Obtain consent from casualty where possible.
  • Use available resources and equipment to make the casualty as comfortable as possible.
  • Operate first aid equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions.
  • Monitor the casualty’s condition and respond in accordance with first aid principles.

Communicate details of the incident by being able to

  • Accurately convey incident details to emergency services.
  • Report details of incident in line with appropriate workplace or site procedures.
  • Complete applicable workplace or site documentation, including incident report form.
  • Maintain privacy and confidentiality of information in line with statutory or organisational policies.

Review the incident by being able to

  • Recognise the possible psychological impacts on self and other rescuers and seek help when required.
  • Contribute to a review of the first aid response as required.

Course Code:

HLTAID011

Course Title:

Provide First Aid

Mode of Delivery:

face-to-face classroom training and assessment with pre course workbook

Duration:

 Face-to-face training and assessment take 5 hours in a classroom environment.

Assessment:

Written and practical scenario-based assessment

Age Requirement:

Minimum age is 14 Years

Certificate Valid:

3 years from date of course completion

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