Locations

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Chatswood »
Chatswood Scout Hall
Blue Gum Reserve Chatswood NSW 2067
free parking
Brookvale »
Suite 106, Marvic House,
658 Pittwater Rd,
enter via Sydenham Rd
Hornsby
Asquith Scout Hall
43 Lords Ave, Asquith
Plenty of Free Parking
Kariong/Gosford »
Kariong Neighbourhood Centre
10 Langford Dr
Kariong 2250
Bathurst, Petersham, Liverpool », Penrith»
Private Group Courses Only Available Please Phone (02) 94863120

At your workplace - on request (min 6 people* )

Want private/group or on-site training?

Phone us on (02) 9486 3120
for more information
We can provide group on-site
first aid training for your staff in the Sydney
Wollongong and Newcastle Regions.
Minimum 6 people*. Discounts may apply for larger groups

Enrol 3 people for $350!!!

*Conditions apply - min 6 people for first aid courses, please call for other course minimum number

Need to renew just your CPR?

$60 Two hours only (12.30 - 2.30pm)
CPR renewal courses held on the same day as
any of our published courses

Resuscitation Mask Training?

$40 A requirement for Police Recruit Training
Resuscitation mask training held on the same day as
any of our published courses

First Aid Kit Restocking Services

Directions Health are introducing a new service for our customers. We are now able to visit your workplace and check your first aid kits, defibrillators and other first aid equipment on a regular basis. We will replace any items that are out of date or replenish missing supplies. Pricing is simple: $60 initial audit then $30 per visit (prepaid) which includes stock to the value of $10. Extra items above $10 are invoiced separately. You can prepay for regular visits throughout the year or just call us in for a one-off audit.

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$90 or $199 with FA

Anaphylaxis & Asthma Combined Course

22578VIC | Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis
22556VIC | Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies in the Workplace

The combined Asthma and Anaphylaxis course is designed to comply with new childcare first aid regulations.
New Regulations

On 1 January 2012, the ‘National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education and Care' begins. It is being introduced across Australia to help children have the best possible start in life.

Under the Education and Care Services National Law ACECQA must publish lists of approved qualifications, including a list of approved first aid qualifications, anaphylaxis management training and emergency asthma management training. Please check with your management to see whether you need Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates or HLTAID012 Provide first aid in an education and care setting

This training course includes 2 units from the approved list:

22578VIC Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis

22556VIC Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies in the Workplace

Asthma

This unit of competency has been developed to provide students with the skills to recognise an asthma attack, provide first aid assistance to the casualty, hold blue reliever medication in a first aid kit for asthma emergencies and the administration of prescribed medications. Successful students may apply to be registered for a Bronchodilator Accreditation number.

Anaphylaxis

This unit describes the outcomes required to assist a person suffering an anaphylactic reaction until the arrival of medical assistance. Application of this unit relates to the use of adrenaline auto-injecting devices, (e.g. EpiPen®/Anapen®).

The unit covers the recognition, management, prevention and risk minimisation strategies related to allergic reactions and anaphylaxis. It provides the outcomes required to develop and implement a management plan to reduce the risk of severe reactions in individuals diagnosed with anaphylaxis.

Course details

Purpose: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid response, life support, management of casualty(s), the incident and other first aiders, until the arrival of medical or other assistance and provide advance training in the use of auto injectors for the treatment of anaphylaxis and the advance treatments associated with Asthma.

Course Format:
ON-SITE COURSE: available for childcare centres during the day, after hours or weekends
PUBLIC COURSE: please call 94863120 for further details. online workbook plus attend face to face 1-2hrs $90

Provide FIRST AID HLTFAID011 COURSE
Can be completed on the same day as HLTAID011 Provide First Aid Course OR HLTAID012 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting $199
-Can be completed on-site [minimum numbers] or as part of one of our regular public courses.

Assessment Practical demonstrations:
 Administer asthma medication (with a spacer)
 Administer asthma medication (without a spacer)
 Provide first aid for an allergic reaction and anaphylaxis
 Administer an adrenaline autoinjector for anaphylaxis

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

Assessment Theory Assessment:
 A written exam consisting of multiple choice and short answer questions.

Units Delivered:
The following units will be included in your certificate:
22556VIC - Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies in the Workplace
22578VIC - Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis

Private or on-site lessons [**minimum numbers - call for details**] can be arranged. Please phone 94863120 for details.