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Gain the practical skills and confidence to respond to a first aid emergency, because the first few minutes matter most. Accidents and medical emergencies can happen anywhere, at home, at work or out in the community. This course gives you the knowledge and hands on skills to assess a situation, provide CPR, manage bleeding, burns, fractures, allergic reactions and other common emergencies, and support someone until help arrives.
HLTAID011 - Provide First aid
Course Description
With instruction and practical training in line with legal, workplace and community considerations, Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines and other Australian national peak clinical bodies, this first aid course teaches the skills and knowledge to recognise emergencies and provide immediate and effective first aid treatment to any person suffering a sudden illness or injury.Â
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The course covers assessing the casualty, providing safety, accessing emergency services, and using resources to provide first aid, such as providing CPR and using a defibrillator, administering an adrenaline device for anaphylaxis, administering asthma medication, assisting someone choking, using appropriate immobilisation techniques for envenomation, fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains, managing casualties with non-life-threatening bleeding and shock.
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You will learn basic anatomy, physiology and the differences between adults, children and infants relating to CPR, the importance of the chain of survival, written and verbal reporting of incident details, reviewing incidents to improve own skills and response times, to recognise psychological impacts, and seeking help as required.
Units Delivered
The following units will be included in your certificate:
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HLTAID009 - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
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HLTAID010 - Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
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HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
Provider of Training
This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909 by Nurture & Know
Course Delivery
Our Provide First Aid course combines flexible online learning with practical, face-to-face training at selected locations across the Gold Coast and Brisbane, or we can come to your workplace for convenient group bookings.
Course Duration
Blended Face to Face & Online
Online Course Work
300 mins
Face to Face Aspect
min. 60 mins
Assessment Requirements
Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.
Assessment Activities
Performance tasks and practical scenarios:
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Perform CPR on an adult (Including the use of an AED and placing a casualty into the recovery position)
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Perform CPR on an infant
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Manage a casualty with anaphylaxis
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Manage a casualty with asthma
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Manage a choking casualty
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Manage a casualty with non-life-threatening bleeding and requiring minor wound cleaning
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Manage a casualty with shock
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Manage a casualty with a nosebleed
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Manage a casualty with a fracture and dislocation
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Manage a casualty with a sprain and strain
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Manage a casualty with envenomation (snake/funnel-web spider bite)
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Documentation - The student must complete all documentation according to the required standard:
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Complete a first aid incident report form based on the simulated first aid scenario.
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Theory assessment:Â
A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice questions.
Entry Requirements
An individual undertaking this course will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:
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an official form of photo identification (e.g. driver's licence, passport or student ID)
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Physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills including CPR*
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To successfully complete this course, students will need to demonstrate the following language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills during training and assessment:
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Learning: Follow instrcuctions, ask for help, and learn from feedback.
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Reading: Can read short texts like signs and step-by-step instructions.
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Writing: Write short notes or fill out a simple form.
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Oral communication: Listen carefully and speak clearly in a classroom environment.
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Numeracy: Count and use simple numbers.
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Digital Literacy: Able to use a mobile phone or basic device to read messages, follow online instructions, complete online forms or access learning resources​​​
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* Important note: In order to issue an accredited certificate, CPR must be performed on the floor with no exemptions.
Certificate Renewal Requirements
This certificate has an industry recommended renewal period of 36 months.