Course Overview

What you will learn

Course outline

In this course, you will learn how to:

• Identify emergencies
• Identify dangers to self, others and the casualties
• Gain assistance from others and casualty consent
• Assess first aid management required
• Seek assistance from emergency response services
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) according to Australian Resuscitation (ARC) guidelines
• Operate first aid equipment, including an automated external defibrillator (AED)
• Apply first aid principles
• Manage allergic reactions
• Manage and use different types of adrenaline auto injectors for anaphylaxis
• Monitor the casualty’s condition
• Communicate with emergency services and authorities the details of the casualty’s injuries and incident

Course outcome

Throughout this course you will gain skills, knowledge and confidence in responding and how to manage the following types of situations:

• Allergic reactions
• Anaphylaxis
• Bleeding
• Seizures and convulsions
• Drowning
• Wound care
• Burn and scald care
• Cardiac emergencies and conditions
• Stroke
• Diabetic emergencies
• Choking emergencies
• Asthmatic emergencies
• Fractures, sprains and strains
• Bites and stings
• Head and neck injuries
• Spinal injuries
• Shock
• Abdominal injuries
• Positioning of unconscious casualty

You will also learn how to confidently perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) that may be required in any of the above situations, use an automated external defibrillator (AED) and accurately handover vital details of the incident to emergency response personnel.

At the end of the course, you will be issued a Statement of Attainment for the units where competency has been achieved.

What is involved

Time commitment

This course will include both classroom based sessions and home study.

This is a one-day course with face-to-face instruction for approximately 8 hours. There is also approximately 8 hours of pre-course work in reading your first aid workbook and answering the questions before the course.

PLEASE NOTE: Current industry standards state this course must be updated every 3 years with the CPR component updated every 12 months.

Assessment

Assessment (including recognition of prior learning) must:

• Meet the requirements of the relevant unit of competency, training package or accredited course, and
• Be conducted in accordance with the principles of assessment and the rules of evidence, and
• Meet workplace and, where relevant, regulatory requirements.

For this course assessment will entail the following:

• Written and Verbal Questioning
• Practical demonstrations and role-plays
• Case Studies
• Pre-course assessment

What you need to know

Entry requirements

An appropriate level of language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills is required to enrol in this course. Macquarie Community College may conduct an LLN assessment as part of the pre enrolment process.

Please note that all pre-course homework must be completed prior to attending.

Please contact the college to collect your pre-course homework at least 5 working days prior to course start date.

What you need to provide

All course material is provided and inclusive with course fees. Please bring along:

• All course material is provided and inclusive with course fees
• Your completed first aid pre-course workbook
• Wear comfortable, suitable clothing
• Notepad and pen

You are also encouraged to bring a towel or work out mat as you will be performing CPR on the floor as per Australian Council Resuscitation guidelines.

For remote learning online Zoom classes students will need a stable internet connection on computer or laptop to participate.

Fees and government subsidies

The NSW Government’s Adult and Community Education (ACE) Program provides affordable, local training and education to NSW communities. Under the ACE program, participants, employers, delivery partners and providers and the government collaborate to improve learning outcomes for learners and meet community training needs.
The ACE Program will also offer support to small business owners and their staff by providing fully subsidised accredited and non-accredited training in targeted courses in information technology, business services or foundation skills.
*Eligibility criteria apply. This training is fully subsidised by the NSW Government, and as a result your fee is determined through Training Services NSW formal eligibility criteria.
Students will need to supply the required evidence in accord with the requirements of Smart and Skilled eligibility.

• Eligible for Subsidised Training: Fee-Free
• Not Eligible for Subsidised Training: Price on Application

If you're a prospective student, employer or service provider please visit: https://www.macquarie.nsw.edu.au/adult-and-community-education/ for more information where you will find everything you need to know about the ACE program before you enrol.
Contact us today or call on 1300 845 888 to check your eligibility.

What you can do next

Study pathway

At the completion of this, you can also study:

• HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting, which is required if you are working in the Child Care Industry