First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis

This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.

Refresher: Face to Face contact time of at least 7 Hours

Blended: Face to Face contact time of at least 7 Hours

Face-to-Face: Face to Face contact time of at least 8 Hours 30 Mins

Online with face-to-face assessment: Face to Face contact time of at least 1 Hour

As a minimum, entrants to the course must have literacy and numeracy competencies equivalent to the Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3. An example of an ACSF Level 3 competency is being able to read and comprehend the ASCIA Action Plan for Anaphylaxis, use and respond to communication techniques to request appropriate emergency assistance at the scene of a First Aid incident and use writing skills to complete incident reports.

Physical fitness to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills.

Online study options

The online learning program can be found in the student portal. Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet, or other electronic devices with access to the internet to complete the online studies and practical assessment.

Important note

In order to issue an accredited certificate, CPR must be performed on the floor and rescue breathing techniques demonstrated on manikins, with no exemptions.

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

The units have the following recommended renewal periods:

• HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation – 12 months
• HLTAID010 – Provide basic emergency life support – 36 months
• HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid – 36 months
• 22702VIC – Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies – 36 months
• 22578VIC – Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis – 36 months

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Staying Alive Health. Please refer to the student handbook.

Practical demonstrations

• Adult CPR
• Infant CPR
• Demonstrate the first aid procedure for choking
• Demonstrate the first aid procedure for non-life-threatening bleeding, minor wound cleaning & shock
• Demonstrate the first aid procedure for a nosebleed
• Demonstrate the first aid procedure for managing fractures , dislocations,  sprains and strains
• Demonstrate the first aid procedure for managing envenomation (snake/ funnel-web spider bite)
• Infant – Administer asthma medication using a mask and spacer
• Child – Administer asthma medication (with a spacer) using a Personal Asthma Action Plan
• Adult – Administer asthma medication (without a spacer), using the Asthma First Aid Protocol developed by NACA
• Administer an adrenaline autoinjector for anaphylaxis
• Provide first aid for an allergic reaction

Case studies

• Case Study 1: Risk Assessment & Emergency Management Strategy (for an individual with asthma-like signs and symptoms, with no previous diagnosis)
• Case Study 2: Risk Assessment & Emergency Management Strategy (for asthma episodes for an individual diagnosed with asthma)

Documentation

• Complete a First aid/Incident report form
• Complete a risk assessment form
• Complete an Individual Management Plan, which includes a Communication Plan

Theory assessment

A written exam consisting of multiple choice questions