Senior First Aid
| Course Date | Course Time | Course Venue | Course Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | 9 am - 5 pm | Norwood Swim School | 273 The Parade Beulah Park |
This course is also known as Apply First Aid or Level 2 and follows the Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines for provision of First Aid.
Incorporating the Units of Competence:
- HLTAID003Provide First Aid
- HLTAID001Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- HLTAID002 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
Topics included but not limited to:
- CPR (resuscitation)
- Bleeding and wound management
- Allergic reactions
- Burns - thermal, chemical, friction and electrical
- Envenomation - snake, spider, insect and marine bites
- Environmental impact such as hypothermia, hyperthermia, dehydration, heat stroke
- Fractures, dislocations, strains and sprains
- Medical conditions including cardiac conditions, epilepsy, diabetes and asthma
- Near drowning
- Poisoning and toxic substances (including chemical contamination)
- Substance misuse - common drugs and alcohol including illicit drugs
- Report writing