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Course Start date: 08 Jan 2025
This unit 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 unit applies to all persons who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings. The course presents the following key skills and knowledge:
* Recognise and assess an emergency situation
* Ensure safety for self, bystanders, and casualty
* Seek assistance from emergency services
* Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in line with Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines
* Provide first aid in accordance with established first aid principles
* Manage the casualty in a respectful manner
* 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 condition of the casualty and respond in accordance with first aid principles
* Accurately convey incident details to emergency services
* Report details of incidents 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
* 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
The assessment criteria requires candidates to demonstrate the ability to correctly perform at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on an adult manikin placed on the floor.
If you have limitations that would affect your ability to complete the course, please contact our office to discuss before booking.
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