HLTSS00068

Occupational First Aid Skill Set
This skill set provides a set of skills to establish, maintain and facilitate the provision of appropriate first aid in a workplace environment, including the skills to provide an emergency first aid response in the event of an emergency.
IN AN EMERGENCY, EVERY MINUTE COUNTS. DON'T PANIC. BE PREPARED.
Target Audience:
The unit applies to workers in nominated occupational first aid or management roles.
Course Contents:
  • This skill set provide an accumulation of knowledge from the following courses:
  • HLTAID009 (CPR), HLTAID014 (Advanced First Aid), HLTAID015 (Advanced Resusucitation and Oxygen Therapy) and HLTAID016 (Mnage First Aid Services and Resources)
  • Topics include those mentioned below:
  • Oxygen therapy and application of an AED, including equipment maintenance
  • Clinical assessment in detail
  • Basic anatomy of all body systems
  • Triage
  • Risk assessment
  • Managing all aspects of a first aid room
  • Documentation
  • Planning a response to a major incident
  • Evaluating provision of first aid
  • Eye injuries
  • Lifting and moving of a casualty
  • Head, neck and spinal injuries including use of spine board
  • Overview of childbirth
  • Emotionally disturbed casualties
  • Casualties under the influence of drugs and alcohol
  • Post incident management
  • First aid in the context of the workplace
  • Relevant first aid legislation
Course Duration
This course requires 4 days of training, including practical emergency scenarios and classroom assessment.
Course Competencies Awarded:
Certificate of AttainmentHLTSS00068 - Occupational First Aid Skill SetHLTAID016 - Manage First Aid Services and ResourcesHLTAID015 - Provide Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen TherapyHLTAID014 - Provide Advanced First AidHLTAID009 - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Please note CPR is included in this unit and does not need to be booked separately. Aptas delivers trainng on behalf of Skills Network Australia Pty Ltd, RTO No. 41410
Recommended Recertification:
Under the Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines, it is recommended that those trained in CPR (HLTAID009) and Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy (HLTAID015) renew their skills every 12 months, in order for the units of competencies in this course to remain current. It is recommended recertification be undertaken every 3 years for HLTAID016 and HLTAID014.
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On the Day:
Wear/Bring: Comfortable clothes and closed in shoes - there is a practical element to this course.