First Aid & CPR

First Aid Training Course Overview

This First aid training course is designed to give students the necessary practical and theoretical knowledge they need to confidently apply First aid and CPR in a range of situations. The delivery of this training includes but is not limited to the below:

• Allergic reactions
• Anaphylaxis
• Asthma
• Basic wound care
• Non-life-threatening and life-threatening bleeding
• Burns
• Shock
• Cardiac arrest
• Envenomation – all current treatments
• Eye injuries
• Fractures, dislocations, strains and sprains
• Poisoning
• Recognise and assess an emergency situation
• Ensure safety for self, bystanders and casualty
• Provide first aid in accordance with established first aid principles
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with ARC guidelines.

Target Audience

Provide first aid training is suitable for the general public or anyone that may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.

Course Delivery

Face to face training and assessment is conducted at one of Link Resources purpose built training facilities. Upon arrangement, training and assessment can be conducted on-site at the premises of industry clients providing there a suitable infrastructure and industry training facilities.

Link Resources Training Facilities:

Sunshine Coast: 8 Technology Drive, Warana, QLD 4575

Brisbane: 18/229 Junction Road, Cannon Hill QLD 4170

Adelaide: Unit 4/77-79 Tapleys Hill Rd, Hendon SA 5014

Devonport: 226 Mill Road, Wesley Vale TAS 7307

Hobart: Glenorchy Football Club, 1A Anfield St, Glenorchy TAS 7010

Outcomes

Students who are deemed competent will receive a Statement of Attainment recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. This certification is nationally recognised. The Statement is issued by Link Resources Training Pty Ltd (RTO 45483).

Payment Options

Please see the Link Resources Payments, Cancellations and Refund Policy below in Student Information for all details on Payments for your course.

Payment can be made via direct bank transfer, eftpos, cash or cheque. For billing information including who to write a cheque to, please email [email protected] or call (07) 5491 2144

Entry Requirements

All students must be literate in the English language (no interpreters allowed).

All students must be physically capable to Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for 2 minutes non-stop, on an adult manikin on the ground floor.

At enquiry, students can enter the program by expressing an interest and being sent an information pack that contains a booking notification and course information (Course Brochure). This interest process enables the RTO and client to work together to ensure the course is suitable for them and to identify any additional support needs & make adequate provisions.

No pre-requisites exist for this Unit of Competency.

Pathways

Training & Education Pathways: After achieving these units of competency students may undertake a range of associated health and emergency response units and qualifications.

Employment Pathways: After achieving these units of competency students may seek employment or additional responsibilities as a Site First Aider in all industries.