Occupational First Aid
This course is designed for individuals or organisations according to workplace or community first aid policy and procedures.
Incorporating the Units of Competence:
HLTFA402B Apply advanced first aid HLTFA403A Manage first aid in the workplace
This course provides participants with knowledge and skill to confidently recognise and respond to emergency situations. It is suitable for participants involved in &/or managing the workplace first aid rooms or assisting occupational nursing staff. With reference to the new First Aid in the Workplace (Approved Code of Practice) SA, a business with 150+ employees must have a minimum of 2 Occupational First Aid trained staff on-site at all times.
Content:
Principles of Occupational First Aid
Legislation Requirement
Workplace Diseases and Hygiene
Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology
Primary and Secondary Casualty Examination
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Advanced Oxygen Resuscitation
Trauma and Bleeding
Shock
Burns and Scalds in the Workplace
Wounds and Dressing (including aseptic management)
Head and Spinal Injuries, Immobilisation
Ear, Eye and Facial Injuries, Chest Injuries
Heart Conditions
Industrial Environmental Exposure
Industrial Toxic Hazards
First Aid Rooms
Documentation
Immobilisation and Transport
Musculoskeletal Injuries
Triage
Medications in the Workplace
additional topics available upon request
Nominal Duration: or New Blended Version:
32 hours (Full Course) Assignments/workbook with just 1 day face to face training (Full course)
24 hour (Refresher Course)
Pre-requisites
Participants must have a current and valid Apply First Aid (ie Senior First Aid) certificate
Cost:
$495.00 per participant (Full Course)
$310.00 per participant (Refresher Course)
Minimum class size 3, maximum class size 15. Large group and corporate discounts apply. Price on application.
CITB funding is available for staff with valid CITB ID numbers.
Full course: CITB partially funded $85 surcharge.
Refresher Course: CITB partially funded $40 surcharge CALL 1300 766 086 to book on
Assessment:
Competency based assessment
Certification Validity:
(3) Three years
Course Accreditation:
The course is nationally recognised through inclusion on the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF). Workplace Approved throughout Australia.
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