HLTAID011
PROVIDE FIRST AID
Course
HLTAID011 PROVIDE FIRST AID
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.
The unit applies to all persons who may be required to provide CPR, in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings. This qualification is designed for students wishing to work in the community services industry or for new entrants wanting to have vocational experience.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must demonstrate a capacity to undertake study by providing the following requirements:
Eligibility | Overseas and domestic students |
Minimum Age | Over 18 years |
LLN Assessment | Complete Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment for identifying if prospective individuals required LLN support |
COURSE DURATION
This blended course will be offered for delivery with a choice of two delivery modes, described below, which we refer to as Options 1 & 2.
Option 1 | Online: One day (4-5 hours) Face-to-face: One day (4-5 hours) Online is inclusive of assessment questions to be completed prior to face-to-face contact. This delivery is for those with existing first-aid experience and who are confident in their skills. It is appropriate for experienced first-aiders, healthcare professionals and those who update their skills regularly. |
FEES (Australian Dollars)
Option 1 | $159 |
INTAKE
Weekly intake. Please contact Admissions Officer for more information.
STUDY MODE
The delivery methods include face-to-face contact, blended online participation (options 1 & 2), role-play, practical demonstration and assessment.
ASSESSMENT
Students will be assessed in a variety of ways that may include written answers, quizzes, practical demonstrations and observations.
AWARD REQUIREMENTS
Those students who successfully completed the unit will receive a Statement of Attainment.
CAREER PROSPECT
This qualification enables individuals to become First Aiders or to meet the first aid requirements at the workplace and in community settings.
LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS AND LICENSING
Specific licensing / regulatory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training should be obtained from the relevant national/state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities.
USI NUMBER REQUIREMENTS
All students doing nationally recognized training need to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). For more details and to create a USI go to the Government USI site here.
PATHWAYS
After completing the HLTAID011 students may wish to undertake the course HLTAID014 Provide Advanced First Aid.
UNIT OF COMPETENCY OVERVIEW
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.
UNIT OF COMPETENCY
In order to attain HLTAID011 Provide First Aid, the student must be competent in the following elements and performance criteria as indicated below. Elements define the essential outcomes. Performance criteria specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate the achievement of the element.
Element | Performance Criteria |
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1. Respond to an emergency situation | 1.1 Recognise and assess and emergency situations. 1.2 Ensure safety for self, bystanders and casualty. 1.3 Assess the casualty and recognise the need for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) 1.4 Seek assistance from emergency services. |
2. Apply appropriate first aid procedures | 2.1 Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines. 2.2 Provide first aid in accordance with established first aid principles. 2.3 Display respectful behavior towards the casualty. 2.4 Obtain consent from casualty where possible. 2.5 Use available resources and equipment to make the casualty as comfortable as possible. 2.6 operate first aid equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions. 2.7 Monitor the casualty’s condition and respond in accordance with first aid principles. |
3. Communicate details of the incident | 3.1 Accurately convey incident details to emergency services 3.2 Report details of incidents in line with appropriate workplace or site procedures. 3.3 Maintain privacy and confidentiality of information in line with statutory or organizational policies |
4. Review the incident | 4.1 Recognise the possible psychological impacts on self and other rescuers and seek help when required 4.2 Contribute to a review of the first aid response as requried |