Advanced First Aid & Advanced Resuscitation

The following units will be included in your certificate:

• HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• HLTAID010 - Provide basic emergency life support
• HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
• HLTAID014 - Provide Advanced First Aid
• HLTAID015 - Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy

This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.

• Online with face-to-face assessment: face-to-face contact time of at least 6 Hours 30 Mins

An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

• An official form of photo identification (e.g., driver’s licence, passport, or student ID).
• Physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills including CPR*
• To successfully complete this course, students will need to demonstrate the following language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills during training and assessment:
  • Learning: Take in detailed instructions quickly, stay calm, and apply what I’ve learned to respond to serious situations.
  • Reading: Read and understand emergency procedures, equipment labels, and oxygen use guidelines.
  • Writing: Write clear, accurate reports that describe what happened and what first aid or resuscitation was given.
  • Oral communication: Speak clearly and confidently when giving or receiving information during an emergency.
  • Numeracy: Use numbers to check times, measurements, oxygen flow, and treatment steps in the right order.
  • Digital Literacy: Able to use a mobile phone or basic device to read messages, follow online instructions, complete online forms or access learning resources

*Important note: In order to issue an accredited certificate, CPR must be performed on the floor with no exemptions.

Online learning: Students must have basic digital literacy skills to navigate online platforms, complete assessments, and access course materials. Before enrolment, students should assess their ability to engage in online learning. Support is available where required. The online learning program can be found in the student portal. Students must have access to a computer, smart phone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online studies and associated assessment tasks.

Delivery mode: Online with face-to-face - The online pre-course learning and theory assessment is expected to take approximately 8 hours to complete. These timeframes are estimates. Individuals with prior experience in similar training may complete the online component in less time, while those new to the subject may need more time to complete all the learning content and theory questions.

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

The units have the following recommended renewal periods:

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

Online theory assessment: A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice and short answer questions.

Face to face assessment* of performance tasks and practical scenarios: 

• Simulated First Aid Scenario – Perform CPR on an adult (incl. the use of bag-valve-masks, oxygen equipment, an AED and placing the casualty into the recovery position )
• Perform CPR on an infant
• Manage a casualty with anaphylaxis
• Manage a casualty with asthma
• Manage a choking casualty
• Manage a casualty with non-life-threatening bleeding requiring minor wound cleaning
• Manage a casualty with a nosebleed
• Manage a casualty with a fracture and dislocation
• Manage a casualty with a sprain and strain
• Manage a casualty with envenomation (snake/ funnel-web spider bite)
• Coordinate a multiple casualty incident 
• Manage a casualty with life-threatening bleeding and shock and provide supplemental oxygen
• Maintain resuscitation equipment
• Complete two separate incident report forms 

*Additional learning and theory assessment will be conducted during the face to face session, not fully covered in the online learning content.

Students are required to complete a self evaluation against the following core skills as part of the enrolment process. This allows the trainer to understand any additional support that may be required during course delivery and assessment.

• Learning: I can take in detailed instructions quickly, stay calm, and apply what has been learned to respond to serious situations
• Reading: I can read and understand emergency procedures, equipment labels and oxygen use guidelines
• Writing: I can write clear, accurate reports that describe what happened and what first aid or resuscitation was given
• Oral communication: I can speak clearly and confidently when giving or receiving information during an emergency
• Numeracy: I can use numbers to check times, measurements, oxygen flow and treatment steps in the right order