HLTSS00068 Occupational First Aid Skill Set

This course teaches the skills and knowledge required to provide advanced first aid response, including management of the incident and other first aiders, until the arrival of medical or other assistance.

It also teaches the skills and knowledge required to use specialised equipment in the provision of resuscitation in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines. This course applies to workers who may be required to use specialised equipment to provide resuscitation, coordinate and manage a first aid response across a range of complex situations, including community and workplace settings.

And for those in nominated occupational first aid or management role, to establish, maintain and facilitate the provision of appropriate first aid in the workplace, including the skills to provide an emergency first aid response in the event of an emergency.

Training and assessment is delivered on behalf of Skills Network Australia Pty Ltd, RTO No. 41410.

Upcoming Courses

There are currently no courses scheduled.
Key Learning Outcomes
  • Legal and other requirements
  • Basic Life Support (DRSABCD)
  • CPR & AED
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Cardiopulmonary system
  • Assessment of vital signs
  • Levels of consciousness
  • Oxygen therapy and resuscitation
  • Oropharyngeal airway
  • Bag valve mask (BVM)
  • Maintenance of resuscitation equipment
  • Workplace risk assessment & response plan
  • Maintenance of first aid equipment
  • Recording and reporting incidents
  • Abdominal injuries
  • Allergic reaction
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Bleeding and wound care
  • Burns, including thermal, chemical, friction and electrical
  • Cardiac conditions
  • Choking and airway obstruction
  • Crush injuries
  • Diabetes
  • Drowning
  • Emergency childbirth
  • Envenomation
  • Extremes of heat and cold
  • Eye and ear injuries
  • Head, neck and spinal injuries
  • Levels of consciousness
  • Musculoskeletal injuries: fractures and dislocations, strains and sprains
  • Needle stick injuries
  • Poisoning and toxic substances
  • Respiratory distress, including asthma
  • Seizures/Convulsions
  • Shock management
  • Stroke
  • Substance misuse
Units of Competency

On successful completion of this course, students will be eligible for a Statement of Attainment (SOA) for:

  • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
  • HLTAID006 Provide Advanced First Aid
  • HLTAID007 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy
  • HLTAID008 Manage first aid services and resources

An SOA will be issued by Skills Network Australia Ltd within 30 days of completion of the course, provided all USI, fees and charges have been finalised.

The units of competency listed above are current on the National Register of VET at the time of publication.

Prerequisites
There are no pre-requisites for this course.
Course Requirements

Foundation skills are the underpinning communication skills required for participation in the workplace, the community and in adult education and training.

Learning – to learn to manage first aid facilities, provide first aid and CPR in an emergency

Reading – to medication labels, instructions, flow rates and oxygen levels, thermometer readings etc.

Writing – to complete documentation such as incident reports

Oral communication – to discuss first aid procedures in the workplace, manage bystanders, reassure a casualty, call the ambulance and provide a handover

Numeracy – to order stores in the workplace and count the number of compressions and breaths

If you are concerned about any of these requirements please contact your training provider prior to enrolling into the course.

Delivery Modes

2 day classroom training and assessment.

Training and assessment can be adjusted to account for specific workplace requirements and the existing skills and knowledge of the students.

Locations

Training and assessment may be held at a training facility or on a client’s site. Please contact us for more information.

Renewal

The recommended industry standard recommend that refresher training in CPR should be carried out annually and Occupational First Aid Skill Set qualifications should be renewed every three years. Ask your employer about their currency expectations.

Fees and Payments

This course is offered and delivered by the training provider on behalf of Skills Network Australia Pty Ltd. The course fee will be paid direct to the training provider.

This course may be arranged by an employer who can be invoiced for the training. If the student is booking direct, training fees must be paid by the student directly to the training provider. Course fees and payment terms will be communicated to the booking party (employer or student) prior to enrolment.

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In the event a course is cancelled, or the services are otherwise unable to be delivered, a full refund will be provided to the booking party.

Complaints and Appeals

Skills Network has policies in place to ensure complaints and appeals are recorded, acknowledged and dealt with fairly, efficiently and effectively.

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Additional Information

This course;

  1. does not involve any work placement arrangements,
  2. does not enable students to obtain a licensed or regulated outcome, and
  3. is not associated with any VET FEE-HELP, government funded subsidy or other financial support arrangements.

Skills Network cannot guarantee that:

  • a learner will successfully complete the course; or
  • a learner will obtain a particular employment outcome by completing the course.