Advanced First Aid

The online pre-work component consists of a series of questions to be answered by each student to demonstrate their understanding of First Aid. Course material is provided to assist with completing these questions.

This component must be completed and submitted at least 2 business days before the student is scheduled to attend the class. The content of the online component will be discussed in further detail by the Trainer during the class.

Details on how to access the online pre-work component will be provided to each student once the enrolment process has been finalised.

HLTAID006 Provide advanced first aid
HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (Release 5)
HLTAID002 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support (Release 4)
HLTAID003 Provide First Aid (Release 6)

This course is delivered in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines and applies to all workers or members of the community who may be required to provide CPR or advanced first aid in the event of an emergency, until the arrival of medical or other assistance.

Providing effective, lifesaving first aid interventions requires instruction and practical training. This is especially true when it relates to potentially fatal illnesses and injuries, such as those that require cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), severe bleeding, multiple casualty incidents etc. These situations carry a risk of further injury to the casualty and the first aider and it is imperative that training occurs to be able to know what to do when confronted with a real-life incident.

This course aims to develop the skills and knowledge and most importantly the confidence, to coordinate and manage the response, and provide advanced first aid in a challenging environment, in order to preserve life, prevent the condition from worsening, and promote recovery.

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role.

There must be evidence that the candidate has completed the following tasks in line with state/territory regulations, first aid codes of practice, Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines and workplace procedures:

Followed DRSABCD in line with ARC guidelines, including:
• Performed at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) (5 cycles of both compressions and ventilations) on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor
• Performed at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR (5 cycles both compressions and ventilations) on a child resuscitation manikin placed on the floor
• Performed at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR (5 cycles both compressions and ventilations) on an infant resuscitation manikin placed on a firm surface
• Responded appropriately in the event of regurgitation or vomiting
• Managed the unconscious breathing casualty
• Followed single rescue procedure, including the demonstration of a rotation of operators with minimal interruptions to compressions
• Followed the prompts of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Responded to at least three simulated first aid scenarios contextualised to the candidate’s workplace/community setting

Infants and children of varying ages including:
• Conducted a visual and verbal assessment of the casualty
• Demonstrated safe manual handling techniques
• Post-incident debrief and evaluation
• Provided an accurate verbal and written report of the incident
• Conducted a hazard assessment and identified strategies to minimise risk

Applied first aid procedures for the following:
• Allergic reaction
• Anaphylaxis
• Bleeding control
• Choking and airway obstruction
• Envenomation, using pressure immobilisation
• Fractures, sprains and strains, using arm slings, roller bandages or other appropriate immobilisation principles techniques
• Head injuries
• Poisoning
• Respiratory distress, including asthma
• Seizures & convulsions, including febrile convulsions and epilepsy
• Shock

The duration for the HLTAID006 Provide advanced first aid course is approximately 3-4 hours online study with 60 minutes practical in class.

Students who successfully complete this nationally recognised training will be awarded the statement of attainment for:

HLTAID006 Provide advanced first aid
HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (Release 5)
HLTAID002 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support (Release 4)
HLTAID003 Provide first aid (Release 6)

For Learners Rights, Responsibilities and Support, including complaints, please refer to the Student Handbook.
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Suitable for both people in workplaces and members of the public. Delivered in partnership with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.