Course overview
This course provides students with skills to support life in a variety of emergency situation until qualified assistance is available.
Course structure
The course is a combination of theoretical and practical sessions. Students are assessed continuously during the course.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to:
- Provide basic life support.
- Manage a foreign body airway obstruction.
- Manage first aid for life threatening bleeding.
- Provide first aid management for a person in shock.
Course prerequisites
None.
Assessment process
This course includes theoretical assessment and practical assessment which takes place when the student is ready/has shown that they can perform all tasks required.
Assessment includes demonstration of the stable side position, and simulated emergency situations from a range of scenarios for CPR adult or child and infant; choking adult or child and infant; bleeding and a person in shock.
Certification
A Basic Life Support (CPR) certificate will be issued on successful completion of this course.
Revalidation/Refresher
There is no associated revalidation course for this stand alone unit standard. To maintain current competency for this unit the student should hold a current first aid certificate covering at least 6401 and 6402 and attend a First Aid Revalidation course.
Items to bring
- Photo ID.
- Comfortable clothing suitable for participating in practical exercises.
- Covered-in footwear.
Eligibility
Students eligible to study with Wood Training are:
- Permanent Residents,
- Australian Citizens, or
- Holders of work-visas who are required to undertake training by their employer.
Proof of eligibility is required. Please do not book people into this course if they do not meet these criteria. If uncertain, please call Wood Training on 06 751 1101 to discuss.less
