provide first aid to a person experiencing asthma and/or anaphylaxis. Identify the triggers, signs and symptoms and follow the standard first aid procedures to administer medication according to condition.

Overview

This course has been designed for individuals who are required to provide first aid to a person experiencing asthma and/or anaphylaxis until the arrival of medical assistance.  This means being able to identify the triggers, signs and symptoms and follow the standard first aid procedures to administer medication according to condition.

Satisfactorily completing all requirement of this course provides the student with the ability to develop risk management and risk minimisation strategies for individuals diagnosed at risk of asthma and/or anaphylaxis in the workplace. This includes the development and implementation of pre-emergency risk assessment/management and the development and implementation of individual management plans.

This course provides nationally recognised training for workers, or nominated workplace first aiders, from any industry sector and addresses the provision of care to adults and/or children in the workplace who are diagnosed as being at risk or displaying signs/symptoms.

** There are specific industries that require additional training such as childcare workers, school teachers and other related industries.

Provider of Training and Assessment

This course is delivered by Allens Training Pty Ltd – RTO 90909

Units of Competency

The following units will be included in your certificate:

  • HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • 22556VIC – Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies in the Workplace
  • 22578VIC – Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis

 

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

Course Outcomes

  • Prepare for an asthma episode within the workplace context
  • Assess the emergency situation
  • Apply the appropriate first aid procedures for an asthma episode
  • Communicate details of asthma emergency incidents
  • Evaluate responses to asthma emergencies
  • Confirm an allergic reaction
  • Respond to the situation
  • Provide appropriate first aid treatment for anaphylactic reaction
  • Communicate details of the incident
  • Evaluate response to the anaphylaxis incident

Course Duration

Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.

  • Refresher Face to Face contact time of at least 4 Hours
  • Blended Face to Face contact time of at least 4 Hours
  • Face-to-Face Face to Face contact time of at least 6 Hours
  • Online with face-to-face assessment Face to Face contact time of at least 30 Mins

Delivery Locations

This course will be delivered in the workplace or  at Biphasic Training’s Venues or Third party facility.

Entry Requirements

As a minimum, entrants to the course must have literacy and numeracy competencies equivalent to the Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3.  An example of an ACSF Level 3 competency is being able to read and comprehend the ASCIA Action Plan for Anaphylaxis, use and respond to communication techniques to request appropriate emergency assistance at the scene of a First Aid incident and use writing skills to complete incident reports.

Physical fitness to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills

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 options:  The online learning program can be found in the student portal. Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic devices with access to the internet to complete the online studies and practical assessment.

Delivery & Assessment

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

 

Course Fees & Payments

  • Refund and fee protection policy – Please refer to the student handbook.
  • Payment Terms – Payment for individual participants is upfront, group booking payment terms are based on agreement between the client and service provider.
Certificate Renewal Requirements

This certificate does not require renewal.

Workplacement Arrangment

No work placement will be required as part of this course.

Learners Rights, Responsibilities, Support & Complaints

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

Assessment Activities

Practical demonstrations:

  • Provide adult CPR (incl. the use of an AED)
  • Provide infant CPR
  • Administer asthma medication (with a spacer)
  • Administer asthma medication (without a spacer)
  • Administer an adrenaline autoinjector for anaphylaxis
  • Provide first aid for an allergic reaction and anaphylaxis

Documentation:

  • Complete a First aid/Incident report form
  • Complete a Risk Assessment
  • Complete an Individual Management Plan, which includes a Communication Plan

Theory assessment:

  • A written exam consisting of multiple choice and short answer questions.
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HLTAID009 (CPR), 22556VIC (Asthma) & 22578VIC (Anaphylaxis)

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