Provide First Aid

Course Information - HLTAID001Provide Cardiopumonary Resuscitation

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

Course Description

Previously known as Level 2 or Senior First Aid, this 8 hour course provides participants with the knowledge and first aid skills until the arrival of medical assistance. This is the minimum course required for a first aider in PNG and Australian workplaces.

Course Content

Topics include CPR; responsibility of the first aider; infection control; bleeding, wounds & shock; medical emergencies; head injuries; seizures; asthma; anaphylaxis; bites & stings; poisoning; burns & scalds; eye & ear injuries; communication details of incident; report writing.

Assessment Tasks

Demonstrate competent CPR on an adult and infant manikin; use of an AED; participate in 3 first aid scenarios; provide written and verbal communication about the scenario incidents; complete 20 multiple choice questions; complete 140 questions as pre-course work.

Certificate

Upon successful completion in the practical component, scenario & written assessment tasks candidates will be issued a nationally accredited. This qualification is recognized in both PNG and Australian workplaces.