22556VIC – Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies in the Workplace
Please note that 22556VIC Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies in the Workplace will be superseded by 22702VIC Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies in the Workplace effective from 1 January 2026.
This asthma emergency management course is designed to establish the essential skills and underpinning knowledge necessary to assist a person suffering an emergency asthma attack until the arrival of medical assistance.
The course will give you the skills to:
This asthma emergency management course is designed to establish the essential skills and underpinning knowledge necessary to assist a person suffering an emergency asthma attack until the arrival of medical assistance.
The course will give you the skills to:
- recognise‚ treat and manage an asthma flare up
- correctly use and assist a person with their asthma medication
- develop risk minimisation plans, asthma policies and communication plans
Target Audience:
Suitable to all members of the community
Learning Outcomes:
- On successful completion of this course, students will be issued with a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for 22556VIC Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies in the Workplace.
Learning Methods:
Students will be assessed through the demonstration of practical skills‚ participation in role plays, analysis of case studies, and with a written test.
Program Benefits:
- Understand asthma
- Have confidence to treat and assist a person with asthma
- Develop risk minimisation plans
Content:
- Develop a risk minimisation and emergency management plan for asthma
- Assess emergency asthma situations
- Apply the appropriate first aid procedures for an asthma episode
- Communicate details of emergency asthma incidents
- Evaluate responses to asthma emergencies
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