This course is designed for experts in education and care of young children. This is First Aid on steroids
Description
Covers the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to infants, children and adults. Applies to educators and support staff working within an education and care setting who are required to respond to a first aid emergency, including asthmatic and anaphylactic emergencies.
Cost
$110 per participant
Group pricing available
Duration/delivery method
5.5 hours face-to-face training with Pre-Course Reading.
Prerequisites
Nil
Assessment procedure
Assessment is at the end of the course to show the instructor that you have an appropriate understanding of the procedures necessary to manage a life-threatening situation. This will consist of a theory assessment and practical demonstrations.
Outcome
At the successful completion of this course participants will be issued with a statement of attainment valid for 3 years*. This unit contributes to the approved first aid, anaphylaxis and asthma training in registered Children’s Services Providers.
Certificate contains the units:
*Please note that the CPR component of the training is only valid for 12 months and should be updated annually.
Topics covered
Administer first aid for:
Manage a casualty suffering:
Maintain the airway, breathing and circulation of an unconscious casualty
Operation of an AED
Determine principles for the assessment and movement of the sick and injured and first aid
