$90 Stand Alone course or $70 when combined with another course
The combined Asthma and Anaphylaxis course is designed to comply with new childcare first aid regulations.
New Regulations
On 1 January 2012, the ‘National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education and Care’ begins. It is being introduced across Australia to help children have the best possible start in life.
Please check with your management to see whether you need separate Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates or HLTAID012 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting.
This training course includes 2 units:
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22556VIC – Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies in the Workplace
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22578VIC – Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis
Asthma
This unit of competency has been developed to provide students with the skills to recognise an asthma attack, provide first aid assistance to the casualty, hold blue reliever medication in a first aid kit for asthma emergencies and the administration of prescribed medications. Successful students may apply to be registered for a Bronchodilator Accreditation number.
Anaphylaxis
This unit describes the outcomes required to assist a person suffering an anaphylactic reaction until the arrival of medical assistance. Application of this unit relates to the use of adrenaline auto-injecting devices, (e.g. EpiPen®/Anapen®).
The unit covers the recognition, management, prevention and risk minimisation strategies related to allergic reactions and anaphylaxis. It provides the outcomes required to develop and implement a management plan to reduce the risk of severe reactions in individuals diagnosed with anaphylaxis.
Course Details
Purpose: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid response, life support, management of casualty(s), the incident and other first aiders, until the arrival of medical or other assistance and provide advance training in the use of auto injectors for the treatment of anaphylaxis and the advance treatments associated with Asthma.
Course Format:
ON-SITE COURSE: available for childcare centres after hours or weekends
PUBLIC COURSE: face to face + precourse online workbook $90
Can be completed on the same day as HLTAID011 Provide First Aid Course $199 OR HLTAID012 Provide first aid in an education and care setting
Can be completed on-site [minimum numbers] or as part of one of our regular public courses.
Course Assessment
Practical demonstrations:
- Administer asthma medication (with a spacer)
- Administer asthma medication (without a spacer)
- Administer an adrenaline autoinjector for anaphylaxis
- Provide first aid for an allergic reaction and anaphylaxis
Documentation:
- Complete a First aid/Incident report form
- Complete a Risk Assessment
- Complete an Individual Management Plan, which includes a Communication Plan
Theory assessment:
- A written exam consisting of multiple choice and short answer questions.
Extra Information
Training and assessment is delivered on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.
Learner’s Rights, Responsibilities & Supports
If you are completing this course, please download the student agreement to ensure that you are aware of your rights and obligations. You can access the student written agreement by clicking here.
Student handbook for learners rights, responsibility and support, including complaints
Course requirements
As a minimum, entrants to the course must have literacy and numeracy competencies equivalent to the Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3. An example of an ACSF Level 3 competency is being able to read and comprehend the ASCIA Action Plan for Anaphylaxis, use and respond to communication techniques to request appropriate emergency assistance at the scene of a First Aid incident and use writing skills to complete incident reports.
Physical fitness to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills
Online study options: The online learning program can be found in the student portal. Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic devices with access to the internet to complete the online studies and practical assessment.
Professional Development
– HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
– HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
– HLTAID015 Provide Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy
The above training courses provided to General Practitioners may be recognised as Professional Development and can be used to meet formal requirements of the medical registration.
Enrolment information
Please notify us of at the time of booking if you have a disability or any reason why you may not be able to kneel on the floor to carry out resuscitation practice, tie bandages or if you have any special needs regarding taking the written exam at the end of the day.
Minimum Pre-requisites
Participants must have the physical capacity to perform the practical demonstrations, such as 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on the floor and performing rescue breathing techniques on manikins.
Online study: Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic devices with access to the internet to complete the online/ pre-course studies.
What to wear
You will need to wear comfortable casual clothing as we will spend a substantial amount of time kneeling or lying on the floor, bandaging and other practical applications of Senior First Aid. Writing material is not necessary – just bring a pen.
What to bring
Proof of identity: NSW Drivers License, Passport, Birth Certificate, Student Identity with Photo. See the guidelines.
Provision for Lunch: All training locations are located close to shopping centres or a cafe. If you do not want to buy your lunch please bring it with you.
Student Handbook: Outlines all policies regarding attending a Senior First Aid.
