$550
Occupational First Aid
HLTSS00027 Occupational First Aid Skillset
This is a very interesting and challenging course is suitable for
all First Aiders looking to improve their skills and those that
must have this qualification for their employment. An example may
be a workplace First Responder
Course details
Purpose: Gain further knowledge and
first aid skills on an adult or child casualty when help is
required. These unit of competency describes the skills &
knowledge required to maintain Australian workplace to
specifically deal with injuries, accidents and illness that occur
in the workplace. This course is essential for people who are
responsible for workplace Occupational clinics or first aid rooms
as listed in the first aid code of practice
Course Format:
Blended: 5 hours of unsupervised pre-course study; and 16 hours of
face to face training and assessment
Assessment: practical continuous assessments during face-to-face and a short theory exam.
Certificate issued:
HLTSS00027 Occupational First Aid Skill Set:
HLTAID003 Provide first aid
HLTAID006 Provide advanced first aid
HLTAID007 Provide advanced resuscitation
HLTAID008 Manage first aid services and resources
It is recommended this course be renewed every 36 months in line
with industry standards. Locate the most current training package
at training.gov.au Students who successfully complete this
nationally recognised training will be awarded the statement of
attainment:
Certification: PDF emailed valid for three years from
the date of issue.
Physical Requirements
It is important to note that there are physical standards which
relate to the level of performance required when undertaking
accredited training. The HLTAID competency standards require a
level of physical ability to provide resuscitation and respond to
an emergency situation where there may be risk to life.
One requirement of this course is the student must be assessed as
physically capable of performing uninterrupted CPR for at least 2
minutes on a CPR adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor
and on a CPR infant resuscitation manikin placed on a firm
surface.
There can be no exceptions to these Australian Government
requirements that are clearly written into the Training Package.
Therefore, students who are unable to satisfy the physical
requirements of the course cannot be deemed competent or issued
with a statement of attainment, even if the qualification is a
necessary part of their employment conditions.
Pre-requisites: None - no age requirements
Standards: The course complies with policy advice from the Australian Resuscitation Council
Practical Topics covered - Skills and Knowledge
Working knowledge of:
Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines relating to
provision of first aid
company/organisation standard operating procedures (SOPS)
First aid risk assessment practices and procedures
First aiders' skills and limitations in relation to first aid
response in the workplace
How to gain access to and interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Legal responsibilities and duty of care
Occupational health and safety requirements in the provision
of first aid
Priorities of management in first aid
Procedures for dealing with major and minor accidents in the
workplace
Safe storage and handling of medication in the workplace
First aid equipment and resources to manage injuries and
illnesses addressed in HLTAID003:Provide first aid
Infection control principles and procedures, including using
standard precautions
State/territory regulations, legislation and policies relating
to:
Currency of first aid skills and knowledge
First aid training
Occupational health and safety requirements in the provision
of first aid
Workplace first aid provision
Stress management techniques and available support
Social issues, with particular reference to workplace culture,
issues and resources and associated organisation requirements
Essential skills:
It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to
effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance
criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in
the context of the identified work role
This includes the ability to:
Apply first aid principles in the workplace
Assess workplace first aid requirements
Communicate effectively and assertively and show leadership in
an incident
Conduct an initial casualty assessment and prioritisation
Conduct/review first aid risk assessment
Demonstrate:
Adequate infection control procedures - use of standard
precautions
Consideration of the welfare of casualties and first aiders
Incident management skills
Safe manual handling
Safe storage and handling of medication in the workplace
Safe storage and handling procedures for pressurised gases
Implement WHS guidelines
Interpret, use and maintain records of the range of documentation
required by the workplace and regulatory authorities
Maintain first aid equipment and resources in operational
condition
Make prompt and appropriate decisions relating to managing an
incident in the workplace
Manage a first aid response in an identified workplace context
Plan an appropriate first aid response in line with established
first aid principles, ARC Guidelines and/or State/Territory
regulations, legislation and policies and respond appropriately to
contingencies in line with own level of skills and knowledge
Take into account opportunities to address waste minimisation,
environmental responsibility and sustainable practice issues
Use high level literacy and numeracy skills as required to read,
interpret, address and communicate guidelines, protocols and
reporting requirements
Practical Topics covered - Elements
- Establish a workplace first aid facility
- Manage a workplace first aid facility
- Manage workplace first aid records
- Evaluate the provision of first aid in the workplace
Private lessons can be arranged. Please phone for details.