Introduction
This course provides you with the skills and knowledge to provide advanced first aid and coordinate the scene until qualified emergency help arrives.
Who should attend?
Individuals who wish to develop their skills and knowledge to perform advanced first aid in a range of situations both in the workplace, at home or in the community.
What you will learn
- How to assess and respond to an emergency situation
- Practical application of CPR procedures
- How to perform first aid procedures
- Techniques to manage life-threatening bleeding
- Incident management including triage
- Communicating details of the incident to Emergency Services
Credential issued
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded a Statement of Attainment for the following units:
- HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
- HLTAID014 Provide Advanced First Aid
Course delivery
This course is delivered through classroom-based training, desktop scenarios and practical exercises.
Assessment includes written, oral and practical tests.
Duration
Two days
Entry requirements
- There are no formal prerequisites for this course.
- You must be able to kneel on the floor to perform CPR.
- This course is based on a Certificate III level qualification. You should have appropriate literacy and numeracy skills to manage course work, activities and assessments.
- Mines Rescue recommends you be aware of the policies and procedures of your workplace before starting the course.
Other Information
What we include when training is at a Mines Rescue Station:
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Additional PPE specific to your training
What you need to bring:
- Fully enclosed footwear
- Unique Student Identifier (USI) number
- Student Portal login details
Refresher:
Refresher training in CPR should be carried out annually and first aid qualifications should be renewed every three (3) years.
Upcoming workshops
Please note: credit card payment is required at the time of enrolment. For alternative payment options, please contact the Mines Rescue station directly.All LocationsGunnedahNewcastleSouthernHunter ValleyMoolarbenWestern
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Students Under 18
Mines Rescue minimum age for enrolment is 15 years.
If you are between the ages of 15 and 18, we require your parent or guardian to sign your Student Enrolment Form. Please contact a Mines Rescue Station directly to enquire or enrol into your course.
Visa Holders
Mines Rescue is not CRICOS (Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students) registered. If you are visiting Australia and hold a visa, please contact Mines Rescue directly prior to enrolling into any of our courses.