HLTFA301B - Apply First Aid

Care Training Australia Pty Ltd:

Care Training Australia courses offer individuals the opportunity to update their skills to perform at an optimum level and provide professional excellence. We deliver a variety of courses with a major focus on health, aged care and nursing - growth industries with significant staffing shortages.

Course Introduction:

The HLTFA301B Apply First Aid program provides graduates with the skills and knowledge to recognise, respond and provide essential first aid in the event of a medical emergency. The unit of competency covers the areas of first aid response, life support and management of casualties,.

Qualification & Recognition:

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be awarded a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment.

Job Prospects:

The skills and knowledge gained in this program may be applied in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.

Opportunities for Further Study:

Students achieving this qualification will be eligible to progress to advanced first aid studies.

Course Length & Delivery:

Contact Care Training Australia for variable delivery options as the course may be delivered on campus or at your organisation.

The program is delivered o 2 days of classes. The CPR component is run on day 1 of the program.

Students can choose to do the program in its entirety or only do the CPR Update component. Students requiring only the CPR Update component must have a valid First Aid Level 2 certificate or equivalent.

Assessment:

Competency is assessed through demonstration, with questioning to confirm essential knowledge.

Application Process:

Registration forms can be downloaded from www.ctaonline.com.au The completed form can be submitted to CTA in person or via mail/fax with the required supporting documentation and payment to ensure your place in the course.

Access & Equity:

CTA is committed to providing an inclusive learning environment. Principles of access and equity for students are applied in all programs. People with disabilities may be able to apply.

The unit of competency covers the areas of first aid response, life support and management of casualty(s), the incident and other first aiders.
Management of casualty will include:

• Abdominal injuries
• Airway obstruction
• Allergic reactions
• Altered and loss of consciousness
• Bleeding
• Burns – thermal, chemical, friction, electrical
• Chest Pain / Cardiac arrest
• Injuries: cold and crush injuries, eye and ear injuries, head, neck and spinal injuries, minor skin injuries, needle stick injuries, soft tissue injuries including sprains,  strains, dislocations
• Near drowning
• Envenomation – snake, spider, insect and marine bites.
• Environmental conditions such as hypothermia, hyperthermia, dehydration, heat stroke
• Fractures
• Medical conditions including cardiac conditions, epilepsy, diabetes, asthma and other respiratory conditions
• No signs of life
• Poisoning and toxic substances
• Respiratory distress/arrest
• Seizures
• Shock
• Stroke
• Substance misuse – common drugs and alcohol, including illicit drugs.
• Awareness of stress management techniques and available support
• Social legal issues: duty of care, need to be culturally aware, sensitive and respectful.