First Aid Refresher Training
The course allows Nominated First Aid Officers to update their knowledge and skills gained (within the previous 3 years) and revise first aid procedures. Participants will be updated on changes since their previous Workplace 2 or Senior First Aid Course.
- chain of survival
- assessing the situation
- signs of life
- performing CPR
- demonstrate use of an automated external defibrillator
- care of the unconscious person
- special techniques for children and infants
- CPR in special circumstances
- breathing emergencies including choking and asthma
- cardiac emergencies
- severe allergic reaction
- shock
- bleeding and wound care
- burns and scalds
- extremes of Heat and Cold
- poisoning
- altered conscious states
- bites and stings
- musculoskeletal injuries
- infection control
- reporting procedures
Target Audience
To complete this training you will need to be a Nominated First Aid Officer within the University and have a current Senior First Aid/Workplace level 2 Statement of Attainment or higher. You will be required to bring a copy of your current Senior First Aid Certificate to the session. Recertification training is required every 3 years.
Duration
8:30am - 4:30pm
Presenter
Australian Red Cross accredited trainer.
Assessment Method
Demonstration of practical skills, role plays, case studies and a written quiz.
Course award
On successful completion of this course participants will be issued with a Statement of Attainment for the nationally recognised unit of competency from the Health Training Package, HLTFA301B - Apply First Aid.
Venue
Ground Floor, Bligh Building (L03)
90 Carillon Avenue, Newtown
Sydney University Village
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Dates
- New dates will be allocated for 2010.