Provide Basic Emergency Life Support

Program Overview

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HLTAID010 – Provide Basic Emergency Life Support

Introduction

After successful completion of the unit, students will be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to recognise and respond to life-threatening emergencies in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.

This unit applies to all persons who may be required to provide CPR, in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.

Course Details

Course Duration

12 Hours

Course Delivery

Blended

Delivery Locations

Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, and Brisbane

Organisation Delivering the Program

Institute of Health and Nursing Australia (RTO ID: 21985)

Organisation Issuing Certification

Institute of Health and Nursing Australia (RTO ID: 21985)

Course Overview

• Course duration is 12 Hours
• Blended delivery
• Available to domestic students only

What Will I Study

• Module 1: Introduction to First Aid
• Module 2: Basic anatomy and physiology
• Module 3: Legal issues in first aid
• Module 4: Resuscitation and airway emergencies
• Module 5: Medical emergencies part 1
• Module 6: Reporting and documentation

Who Could Attend the Course?

This unit is for individuals working in various capacities in any industry required to provide a first aid response to a casualty in line with first aid guidelines in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.

Course Award

Three Units of Competency from the new HLT Health Training Package recorded on your Statement of Attainment issued after successful completion of theory and practical.

• HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support

Course Fee

AUD $80.00

Entry Requirements

• Applicants must be aged 18 years or over.
• Basic Level of Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) knowledge required to follow the theory & assessments and to demonstrate the practical skill components.
• Basic computer skills required to complete the online theory and assessments.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.

How is the Course Assessed?

Assessment is competency-based and is conducted in accordance with the Health Training Package and the standards outlined in the units of competency in the industry Training Package qualifications.

• Multiple-Choice Questionnaire with 100% pass mark at the end of the self-directed theory (must be completed prior to your practical class)
• Simulation-Based Assessments: Practical skills of this unit are performed in a simulated environment at IHNA’s nursing laboratory.

Terms and Conditions

IHNA reserves the right to cancel/reschedule the intake if sufficient enrolment numbers are not there for the intake.

• In the event of a cancellation or reschedule, full fee paid by the student will be refunded or the student can attend the rescheduled session.
• Student can cancel the enrolment three days before the course start date and the full fee paid by the student will be refunded.
• Fee is not refundable if the student withdraws from the course within two days of the course start date.

Program Outline

Outline:

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Module 1: Introduction to First Aid

• Overview of first aid principles and responsibilities
• Legal and ethical considerations in first aid
• Scene assessment and management

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Module 2: Basic anatomy and physiology

• Basic anatomy and physiology of the human body
• Common injuries and illnesses
• Vital signs and their assessment

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Module 3: Legal issues in first aid

• Legal implications of providing first aid
• Duty of care and negligence
• Consent and confidentiality

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Module 4: Resuscitation and airway emergencies

• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for adults, children, and infants
• Automated external defibrillator (AED) use
• Airway management and ventilation

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Module 5: Medical emergencies part 1

• Common medical emergencies, including:
• Anaphylaxis
• Asthma
• Diabetes
• Seizures
• Stroke

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Module 6: Reporting and documentation

• Importance of accurate and timely reporting
• Documentation of first aid incidents
• Communication with emergency services
This includes:
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to adult and infant
• Automated external defibrillator (AED) to deliver at least one shock
• Responding appropriately in the event of regurgitation or vomiting
• Managed casualties, with the following:
• Anaphylaxis and EpiPen
• Asthma, puffer, spacer
• Non-life-threatening bleeding
• Choking
• Shock
• Handing over to emergency services
• Providing an accurate verbal report of the incident
• Reviewing the incident

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Teaching:

• The course is delivered in a flexible manner, with an online theory component followed by a 4-hour face-to-face session for demonstration and assessments of the practical skills.
• The students are required to complete 8 hours of online theory.
• It is a requirement that this be completed prior to attending the class.
• The online theory is made up of 6 modules

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Careers:

• This unit is for individuals working in various capacities in any industry required to provide a first aid response to a casualty in line with first aid guidelines in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.