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FIRST AID

Course in First Aid - Level 2 Provide First Aid (21593VIC)

Overview

The aim of this course is to develop a student’s competence in providing emergency first aid. This includes the ability to respond to first aid situations, casualty assessment, decision-making, referral and basic life support functions including rescue breathing and cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The program also addresses issues related to patient management such as providing first aid for fractures and wounds.

Job Prospects

This qualification satisfies the requirements of many employers where first aid is a pre-requisite for employment.

Delivery

Course delivery aligns with adult learning principles and includes structured tutorials, interactive workshops, practical skills instruction, case studies and practical assessments. Students are able to participate in a number of practical sessions to demonstrate competence in a broad range of work related areas.
The course is competency based and matched to specific learning outcomes contained within nationally recognised training qualifications for first aid.

Content

• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Bleeding and Shock
• Wound Management
• Eye, Ear & Nose Injuries
• Poisons, Bites & Stings
• Fractures and Soft Tissue Injuries
• Bandages, Knots and Slings
• Rescue Breathing
• Priorities of First Aid
• Duty of Care and Legal Requirements
• Diabetes
• Assessment, Decision Making & Referral
• Airway
• Breathing
• Circulation
• Consciousness

Duration

The Institute offers completion of this training by:

Full time attendance over 2 days and distance learning tasks.

Presenters

Instructors are all recognised industry experts holding relevant experience and training qualifications. They include, former paramedics, ambulance personnel, first aiders and first aid trainers.

Prerequisites

Students must possess reasonable literacy and numeracy skills with a sound grasp of spoken English.

Location

Australian Institute of Public Safety
400 Queen Street
Melbourne 3000
or
Client Location

Cost

Non-AIPS Member price $190.00.

AIPS Member discounts:
AIPS Gold Corporate 20% off
AIPS Corporate Member 15% off
AIPS Fellow 20% off
AIPS Member 10% off
AIPS Student Member 10% off

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Dates

View course dates for November 2008

View course dates for December 2008

View course dates for January 2009

View course dates for February 2009

Further Action

training@aips.edu.au (please specify course of interest)

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