Provide CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma

Gain the confidence, knowledge and skills to recognise and manage asthmatic and anaphylactic emergencies. This course combines Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course and Asthma and Anaphylaxis Combined Course.

Provide CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma

Gain the confidence, knowledge and skills to recognise and manage asthmatic and anaphylactic emergencies. This course combines Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course and Asthma and Anaphylaxis Combined Course.

$135.00

1 Day
Face to face
Requires pre-work
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About this course

Course Outline

This course covers the following:

  • Roles and responsibilities of the first aider
  • The DRSABCD action plan and responding to emergency situations
  • Managing unconscious casualties
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
  • Using a defibrillator (AED)
  • Legal issues in first aid
  • Asthma, anaphylaxis and allergies overview
  • Asthma and Anaphylaxis signs, symptoms and triggers
  • Asthma and Anaphylaxis medication and devices
  • Asthma and Anaphylaxis action plans
  • Asthma and Anaphylaxis risk management planning
  • Hands-on practice in using Asthma inhalers
  • Hands-on practice adrenaline auto-injector administration
  • Asthma and Anaphylaxis first aid management

Duration

1 day plus mandatory pre-work.

Prerequisites

Pre-work is required.

If online mandatory pre-work is not completed prior to the course date, students will not be permitted to enter the class and will not receive certification.

This course does not require any other certification or training to have been completed previously and is suitable for new students.

Certification

On successful completion of this course you will be issued a statement of attainment in:

  • HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • 22556VIC Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and                                     Emergencies in the Workplace
  • 22578VIC Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis



St John recommends, as per the First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice and the Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines, that first aid skills are renewed every 3 years and resuscitation skills (HLTAID009/HLTAID0015) are renewed every 12 months.

Assessment Methods

We use a range of different methods to assess you, including written assessments and practical activities.
 
You will be required to demonstrate CPR on a manikin on the floor. You may need to pair up with another student to complete the practical exercises.

Who it’s for

This course is suitable for those who have a responsibility for adults or children in the workplace or community who are at risk of anaphylaxis and/or asthma.

Course delivery formats

1 Day

A 1 day face-to-face course with mandatory pre-work.
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Resources

Student Handbook (PDF)

FAQs

Training FAQs can be found here.

"I was very impressed with the whole process from applying for the course, the venue and our trainer. I am so happy I've done this course as it's a good idea to have this knowledge not just at work, but in everyday life. You never know when these skills are required."

Vivienne, Student.

"The instructor was absolutely fantastic. Entertaining, thorough and refreshingly real. No hold back on what we may encounter in reality. Made the coursework and practical enjoyable, rather than just another refresher course."

Biagio, Student.

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$135.00

4 hour
Face to face
Requires pre-work

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