Short Course in First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis
Course Description
This course applies to educators and school support staff who are required to respond in the event of a first aid emergency. It meets legislative obligations (including Ministerial Order 706) and the first aid training requirements of the Department of Education.
Course Highlights
- Nationally Recognised Training
- No pre-requisites
- Blended online + classroom delivery.
4 to 5 hours of online pre-work + one day face-to-face training and assessment
- Industry expert trainers
- Flexible, interactive eLearning pre-work
- Hands on, fun learning environment
- Face to Face Options Available
Application & Relevance
This course applies to educators and school support staff who are required to respond in the event of a first aid emergency. It meets legislative obligations (including Ministerial Order 706) and the first aid training requirements of the Department of Education.
Entry Requirements
There are no prerequisite units. 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 and writing skills to complete incident reports and other first aid management documentation.
Assessment Methods
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.
Course Content
This course provides the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid response, life support, management of casualty(s), the incident and other first aiders until the arrival of medical or other assistance.
Course Duration and Location
8
Course Fees
Please refer to fees on website.
Responsibility for Training
LivCor is responsible under the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 for the quality of the training and assessment being delivered in this course and for the issuance of all AQF certificates. Please refer to the Student Handbook for further information on all student rights and obligations including complaints and appeals
Learner Support
This course requires Language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills to interpret work instructions, complete online theory and record work outcomes. If you believe you do not possess the requisite LLN requirements for this course please refer to the Learner Support Services Policy or discuss your needs with our friendly team.
National Recognition
On successfully completing the training and assessment you will be issued a Statement of Attainment for the relevant units of competency. These units of competence are nationally recognised and provide individuals with a valuable outcome that is recognised throughout Australia.
Workshop Attendance
There is a compulsory face-to-face workshop component of this course. Students must attend a face-to-face assessment to be assessed in practical aspects of the course curriculum.
Work Placement
There is no requirement for work placement in this course
