A comprehensive first aid training and CPR course for Childcare and Education, delivered over one full day. This course will cover:

 

• Demonstrate correct procedures for performing CPR using a manikin

• Abdominal injuries

• Anaphylaxis & allergic reactions

• Choking/airway obstruction            

• Altered & loss of consciousness

• Asthma

• Burns

• Bleeding

• Cardiac arrest & chest pain

• Envenomation: snake, spider, insect and marine bites and stings

• Minor skin injuries

• Environmental impact: hypothermia, hyperthermia, heat stroke

• Crush injuries   Eye and ear injuries   Drowning   Head, neck and spinal injuries

• Needle stick injuries   Fractures    Soft tissue injuries including sprains, strains, dislocations

• Epilepsy

• Diabetes

• Poisoning

• Respiratory distress

• Shock

• Stroke

• Substance misuse

• Unpack, activate and follow prompts of an AED

 

Guidelines for provision of first aid as outlined in Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines and guidelines of Australian national peak clinical bodies and State / Territory legislation and regulations

 

Social / legal issues including: duty of care, confidentiality, importance of debriefing, need to be culturally aware, sensitive and respectful, own skills and limitations.

How long will it take?

Approx. 5-8 hours contact time. Performance of required Assessments may reduce some time with experienced students and Medical Professionals. All Australian Resuscitation Council updates will be included. Evenings and weekends are OK. When the Trainer has completed all Assessments on Practicals and Required Knowledge, the Course is complete.

How long is the certificate valid?

This Course has a standard curriculum Australia-wide. It is recognised in all states of Australia and your certificate will be valid for 3 years.

Is this course required in my workplace?

More information on general First Aid requirements in the workplace, including advice on First Aid Training for staff can be found here.