A comprehensive first aid training and CPR course, delivered over one full day, or two evenings. 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) 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.