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    • Refresher: Face-to-face contact time of at least 3 hours
    • Blended: Face-to-face contact time of at least 3 hours
    • Face-to-face: Face-to-face contact time of at least 4 hours
    • Online with face-to-face assessment: Face-to-face contact time of at least 35 minutes
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Training and assessment delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909

Course Description

Having the skills, knowledge, and confidence to recognise and respond to life-threatening emergencies can save a person’s life!

In this first aid course, you will learn these first aid skills in line with legal, workplace and community considerations, Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.

The course covers assessing the casualty, providing safety, accessing emergency services, and using resources to provide first aid, such as providing CPR and using a defibrillator, administering an autoinjector for anaphylaxis, administering asthma medication, assisting someone choking, and managing casualties with non-life-threatening bleeding and shock.

You will learn basic anatomy, physiology and the differences between adults, children and infants relating to CPR, and the importance of the chain of survival. Also, conveying accurate details when handing the casualty over to emergency services, reviewing an incident to improve own skills and response times, recognising psychological impacts from the incident, and seeking help as required.

Units Delivered

The following units will be included in your certificate:

  • HLTAID010 – Provide basic emergency life support
  • HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Course Delivery

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

Course Durations

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

  • Refresher: face-to-face contact time of at least 3 Hours
  • Blended: face-to-face contact time of at least 3 Hours
  • Face-to-Face: face-to-face contact time of at least 4 Hours
  • Online with face-to-face assessment: face-to-face contact time of at least 35 minutes
Entry Requirements

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: Follow instructions, ask for help, and learn from feedback.
    • Reading: Read short texts like signs and step-by-step instructions.
    • Writing: Write short notes or fill out a simple form.
    • Oral communication: Listen carefully and speak clearly in a classroom environment.
    • Numeracy: Count and use simple numbers.
    • 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 3 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.

Assessment Requirements

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

Certificate Renewal Requirements

This certificate has an industry-recommended renewal period of 36 months

Learner Rights, Responsibilities & Support

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.

Assessment Activities

Performance tasks and practical scenarios:

  • Perform CPR on an adult (incl. the use of an AED and placing a 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 and shock

Theory assessment: A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice questions.

Core Skill Requirements

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 follow instructions, ask for help, and learn from feedback
  • Reading: I can read short texts such as signs and step-by-step instructions
  • Writing: I can write short notes or complete simple forms
  • Oral communication: I can listen carefully and speak clearly in a classroom environment
  • Numeracy: I can count and use simple numbers
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