Apply First Aid inc. Recertification

Course description

Apply First Aid (formerly known as Senior First Aid) is the flagship St John Ambulance course. It is a comprehensive course designed to give you the knowledge and skills to help manage most situations until medical aid arrives.

Course duration

Option 1: Apply First Aid Course

• Face to face workshop, two days (16 hours)

Option 2: Recertification

• Face to face workshop, one day (8 hours)

Content

• safety and hazards
• managing the unconscious casualty
• resuscitation techniques (including CPR)
• shock
• bleeding, wounds
• fractures, sprains and strains
• head, neck and spinal injury
• eye, ear or mouth injury
• chest pain and injury
• breathing difficulties
• choking
• abdominal or pelvic injury
• poison, bites and stings
• allergic reaction and anaphylaxis awareness
• exposure to heat and cold
• infection control
• first aid team work

Prerequisites

Minimum age for participants is 14 years.

A current Apply First Aid certificate is needed for a recertification course.

Materials provided

Australian First Aid manual, bandages.

Classes

Conducted regularly at Burwood, branch offices or at your place of work on request.

Please refer to the contacts section of the website for details.

Certificate validity

Three years.

Price

$190.00 (for 2 day Apply First Aid course) inc GST

$160.00 (for 1 day Recertification course) inc GST

Assessment

Theory: 20 multiple choice questions, pass mark is 80%

Practical: resuscitation skills, casualty management skills

Accreditation

Complies with requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001.

National Accreditation   Statement of Attainment: HLTFA301B— Apply first aid HTLCPR201A - Performing CPR

To book a 1 day Apply First Aid course click here To book a 2 day Apply First Aid course click here To book a Apply First Aid Recertification course click here

For more information about First Aid Training email courses@stjohnnsw.com.au

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