HLTSS00068 – Occupational First Aid Skill Set

This course provides the occupational first aider with advanced knowledge and skills to carry out emergency first aid for injuries and illnesses in the workplace.

Participants will come away with a set of skills to establish‚ maintain and facilitate the provision of appropriate first aid in a workplace, including first aid response in the event of an emergency. State and federal legislation regarding first aid in the workplace is also covered.

Target Audience:

Anyone employed in‚ or intending to be employed in a nominated occupational first aider role

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of Occupational First Aid Skill Set, students will be issued with a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment which includes below unit of competency
HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support
HLTAID011 Provide first aid
HLTAID014 Provide advanced first aid
HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy

Learning Methods:

Demonstration of practical skills‚ participation in role-plays, analysis of case studies, assessment activities and a quiz.

Please note it is a requirement of this course that practical demonstration of CPR must be performed on the adult manikin on the floor.

Program Benefits:

Become an occupational first aider in your organisation
Understand workplace legislation relating to safety
Learn how to manage first aid services and facilities, such as rooms and kits

Content:

Legal and other requirements
Basic Life Support (DRSABCD)
CPR & AED
Anatomy and physiology
Cardiopulmonary system
Assessment of vital signs
Levels of consciousness
Oxygen therapy and resuscitation
Oropharyngeal airway
Bag valve mask (BVM)
Maintenance of resuscitation equipment
Workplace risk assessments & response plan
Maintenance of first aid equipment
Recording and reporting incidents
Abdominal injuries
Allergic reaction
Anaphylaxis
Bleeding and wound care
Burns, including thermal, chemical, friction and electrical
Cardiac emergencies
Choking and airway obstruction
Crush injuries
Diabetes
Drowning
Emergency childbirth
Envenomation
Extremes of heat and cold
Eye and ear injuries
Head, neck and spinal injuries
Poisoning and toxic substances
Respiratory distress, including asthma
Seizures/convolsions
Shock management
Stroke
Substance misuse