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COURSES
First Aid
General course information
First Aid courses are usually delivered on a Saturday or Sunday (full day) or over two week night evenings (6pm - 9pm).
Units of competency: HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation and HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
SLSA Awards: Resuscitation and First Aid
If a member does not hold an Advanced Resuscitation Techniques [AID] award (HLTAID007), and wishes to obtain their ART award (HLTAID015 - current version), they can upgrade to the new First Aid (HLTAID011) now, regardless of when their first aid award is expiring.
If someone holds the old ART (HLTAID007) and wishes to obtain the new ART (HLTAID015), they can only upgrade their First Aid when it is due to expire in the next 6 months.
Specific entry requirements
Be at least 14 years of age on date of final assessment
Be a financial member of of Alexandra Headland SLSC
Be an active patrolling member OR be enrolled in course to patrol (Observers/SRC/Bronze)
Course overview
Provide First Aid aims to develop the knowledge and skills for a person to manage emergency first aid situations and deliver competent emergency care until the arrival of professional medical support. This course includes CPR.
Learning outcomes
Respond in an emergency situation
Recognise an emergency situation
Identify, assess and manage immediate hazards to health and safety of self and others
Assess the casualty and recognise the need for first aid response
Assess the situation and seek assistance from emergency response services where required
Apply appropriate first aid procedures
Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Provide first aid in accordance with established first aid principles
Display respectful behaviour towards casualty
Obtain consent from casualty where possible
Use available resources and equipment to make the casualty as comfortable as possible
Operate first aid equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions
Monitor the casualty’s condition and respond in accordance with first aid principles
Communicate details of the incident
Accurately convey incident details to emergency response services
Report details of incident to workplace supervisor as appropriate
Maintain confidentiality of records and information in line with statutory and/or organisational policies
Evaluate own performance
Recognise the possible psychological impacts on self and other rescuers involved in critical incidents
Participate in debriefing to address individual needs
Assessment
Assessment is through demonstration, presentation and application of all elements of competency in the workplace.
Participants will be required to complete activities that may include role-plays, oral and written questioning, practical demonstrations and performing scenarios.
Annual skills maintenance/proficiency requirements
This award is current for three (3) years and must be renewed through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
For Resuscitation [AID] to remain current, candidates must perform an annual skills maintenance activity at a Queensland Club between 1 July and 31 December of each year.
Please note that if you gain your award after 1 July then you are not required to attend a proficiency until the following year.
FA course page last updated 8th June 2022