First Aid Course - with Surf Lifesaving NSW Academy

Event information

 THIS EVENT IS GOING AHEAD AS WE HAVE MINIMUM NUMBERS

Sorry for the confusion - apparently SPASC will need to collect the fees and pay SLSNSW rather than direct booking with them.

A registration event will be set up for registering asap.

 

Course Content
Legal issues and infection control
DRSABCD action plan
The principles of first aid and its applications
Recognition and management of emergency situations and convey details of the incident to emergency services
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Defibrillation
Contribute to workplace reporting of an incident and psychological impacts on self and others
Treatment of shock, infection, fractures, bleeding and burns
Emergencies due to lack of oxygen, excess heat or cold
Recognition and management of medical conditions that may need emergency care, including heart attack, stroke, asthma, diabetes and epilepsy
Management of common medical emergencies using available equipment
Treatment of poisoning including venomous bites and stings.

One full day of training (8 hours) plus a question and answer workbook (available online or in hardcopy format) to be completed independently prior to the day of practical training. A link will be provided well before the course for the online component.


Pre Course Learning:
Approximately 1 hour online activities.

Cost:  $175 per person paid directlty to SLNSW (link above)

Certification:
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a nationally recognised statement of attainment for the following units of competency:
- HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation - HLTAID010 - Provide basic emergency life support
- HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid

Entry Requirements:
Participants must be a minimum of 14 years of age