Vital Skills Training
Vital Skills Training
HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
This course applies to a wide range of settings where first aid emergencies may occur. It is relevant for workplaces, education, around the home or other social or community environments. It covers the skills and knowledge required to provide quality CPR and an effective First Aid response for a range of medical conditions and trauma.
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 workplace or community setting.
There are no prerequisites. All participants will need the ability to meet the physical demands of providing first aid. Participants will also need oral communication skills to make an accurate verbal report to emergency services as well as the written communication skills needed for completion of a First Aid Incident Report.
Progressive assessment throughout the course, including demonstration of practical skills and written and oral questions relating to underpinning knowledge. Note that the provision of CPR must be demonstrated on the floor.
This course provides the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid response, life support and management of casualties until the arrival of medical or other assistance.
HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
