22556VIC

Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies in the Workplace
This unit of competency provides the skills and knowledge to be able to handle asthma emergency situations in the workplace. It provides background knowledge of the causes, symptoms and effects of asthma as well as emergency treatment.
IN AN EMERGENCY, EVERY MINUTE COUNTS. DON'T PANIC. BE PREPARED.
Target Audience:
Those who are required to provide an emergency first aid response in a workplace.
Course Contents:
  • Develop a risk minimisation and emergency management plan for an asthma episode
  • Recognise the symptoms and potential dangers of an asthma episode
  • Assess the emergency asthma situation taking into consideration the casualty, risks, physical hazards and appropriate response to control the situation
  • Communicate effectively with the asthma casualty to reassure and advise
  • Gather the essential resources and equipment to provide effective first aid to the asthma casualty
  • Demonstrate effective first aid management of an asthma episode
  • Communicate and document the essential details of the emergency asthma incident and the casualty’s condition
  • Follow workplace debriefing policies/procedures
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of the responses to the emergency incident and identify possible improvements
  • Facilitate the implementation of improvements to the workplace’s Asthma Emergency Management Plan
Course Duration
This course requires about 4 hours of training, including practical emergency scenarios and classroom assessment.
Course Competencies Awarded:
Certificate of Attainment22556VIC - Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies in the Workplace Aptas delivers training on behalf of Skills Network Australia Pty Ltd, RTO No. 41410
Recommended Recertification:
It is recommended that those trained in 22556 renew their qualification every 3 years in line with industry practice.
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On the Day:
Wear/Bring: Comfortable clothes and closed in shoes - there is a practical element to this course.