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

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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