HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid (formerly HLTAID003).

Our express blended learning HLTAID011 Provide First Aid Course is very popular with topics covering many  emergency situations likely to require first aid. So you will learn how to provide first aid with confidence.  Delivery options are a 2 hour face to face with online workbook via Training Desk and 100% online.

In the HLTAID011 Provide First Aid Course you will learn skills to preserve life, prevent deterioration, and promote recovery.  It includes initial intervention prior to professional medical help, eg CPR, and the complete treatment of other less serious conditions such as applying water for burns.

Purpose:

 Gain the confidence to deal with an adult or child casualty when help is required.

Entry Requirements:

Participants must have the physical capacity to perform the practical demonstrations, such as 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on the floor.

Pre-course study:

Students may be required to undertake online pre-course work prior to attending the face to face session depending on the course delivery mode.

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.

Students completing the 100% Online Course will require first aid training equipment for the video conference practical assessment session. Your training provider will arrange this upon your booking.

Course Format: 

• Online Training with Face to Face Assessment – 60 minutes (minimum) face to face assessment with the addition of 6 hours of self-paced learning to be completed prior to attending the face to face course.
• 100% Online Training – self paced online learning with a scheduled 1.5 hour (minimum) video conference practical assessment with a trainer.
• Blended/Refresher delivery – 6 hours (minimum) face to face course with the addition of 2 hours self-paced learning to be completed prior to attending the face to face course

Assessment:

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

• Performance tasks and Practical scenarios
  • Simulated First Aid Scenario – Perform CPR on an adult (incl. the use of an AED and placing a casualty into the recovery position)
  • Complete a first aid incident report form based on the simulated first aid scenario
  • Perform CPR on an infant
  • Identify and Manage a casualty with anaphylaxis
  • Manage a casualty with asthma
  • Treat a choking casualty
  • Manage a casualty with non-life-threatening bleeding and shock, requiring minor wound cleaning
  • Provide treatment for a casualty with a nosebleed
  • Treat a casualty with a fracture and dislocation
  • Manage a casualty with a sprain and strain
  • Treat a casualty with envenomation (snake/ funnel-web spider bite)
• Theory assessment – A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice questions

Certificate issued:

Statement of attainment –

• The following unit(s) will be awarded to successful participants in this course. The certificate will be issued by Allens Training Pty Ltd – RTO 90909.

  • HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid

  • HLTAID010 – Provide basic emergency life support

  • HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

    
    This unit HLTAID011 Provide First Aid supersedes the previous competency HLTAID003 Provide First Aid. If you specifically need to complete HLTAID003 Provide First Aid for any reason, please contact us to discuss your options.

  To view full unit details please visit www.training.gov.au

It is recommended that renewal for this course is undertaken every 3 years, with the additional requirement of updating the CPR component every 12 months.

Pre-requisites:

 None – no age requirements

Standards: 

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid complies with policy advice from the Australian Resuscitation Council

This course is suitable for anyone requiring an Provide First Aid HLTAID011 certificate and is delivered in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines.

Practical tasks and scenario demonstrations

Performance tasks and Practical scenarios

• • • • Simulated First Aid Scenario – Perform CPR on an adult (incl. the use of an AED and placing a casualty into the recovery position)
      • Complete a first aid incident report form based on the simulated first aid scenario
      • Perform CPR on an infant
      • Identify and Manage a casualty with anaphylaxis
      • Manage a casualty with asthma
      • Treat a choking casualty
      • Manage a casualty with non-life-threatening bleeding and shock, requiring minor wound cleaning
      • Provide treatment for a casualty with a nosebleed
      • Treat a casualty with a fracture and dislocation
      • Manage a casualty with a sprain and strain
      • Treat a casualty with envenomation (snake/ funnel-web spider bite)
    • Theory assessment – A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice questions

Theory Multi choice question paper

You will be assessed on:

State/Territory regulations, first aid codes of practice and workplace procedures:

ARC Guidelines relevant to the provision of CPR
Safe work practices to minimise risks and potential hazards
Infection control principles and procedures, including use of standard precautions
Requirements for currency of skill and knowledge
Legal, workplace and community considerations:
Awareness of potential need for stress-management techniques and available support following an emergency situation
Duty of care requirements
Respectful behaviour towards a casualty
Own skills and limitations
Privacy and confidentiality requirements
Importance of debriefing

Considerations when providing CPR:

Airway obstruction due to body position
Appropriate duration and cessation of CPR
Appropriate use of an AED
Chain of survival
Standard precautions
How to conduct a visual and verbal assessment of the casualty

Principles and procedures for first aid management of the following scenarios:

Abdominal injuries
Allergic reaction
Anaphylaxis
Basic care of the wound
Bleeding control
Burns
Cardiac conditions, including chest pain
Choking and airway obstruction
Crush injuries
Diabetes
Dislocations
Drowning
Envenomation
Environment impact, including hypothermia, hyperthermia, dehydrations and heat stroke
Eye and ear injuries
Fractures
Febrile convulsions
Head, neck and spinal injuries
Minor skin injuries
Needle stick injuries
Poisoning and toxic substances
Respiratory distress, including asthma
Seizures, including epilepsy
Shock
Soft tissue injuries, including strains and sprains
Stroke
Unconsciousness

Basic anatomy and physiology relations to:

How to recognise a person is not breathing
Chest
Response/consciousness
Upper airway and effect of positional change
Considerations in provision of first aid for specified conditions

Training and assessment is delivered on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.

Learners Rights, Responsibility and 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

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.

Please notify us of at the time of booking if you have a disability.  We may be able to adjust some assessments except CPR which must be done on the floor for 2 minutes.

Minimum Pre-requisites

None

What to wear

Wear comfortable casual clothing to kneel or lay on the floor, bandaging and other practical applications of  First Aid. Writing material is not necessary – 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: Most training locations are close to shopping centres or a cafe. If you do not want to buy your lunch please bring it with you for longer courses

Student Handbook: Outlines all policies regarding attending a Senior First Aid.