HLTAID010

HLTAID010 - Provide basic emergency life support

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, 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, recognise psychological impacts from the incident, and seeking help as required.

UNITS DELIVOURED

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 Mins

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Participants must have the physical capacity to perform the practical demonstrations, such as 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on the floor and performing rescue breathing techniques on manikins.

Online study:  Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic devices with access to the internet to complete the online/ pre-course studies.

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 will allow your trainer to understand any additional support that may be required during the course delivery and assessment.

Learning - I can follow clear steps and ask questions if I need help understanding a process.

Reading - I can read and understand simple health instructions, signs, and emergency plans.

Writing - I can write down simple notes or fill in forms with basic personal or incident details.

Oral Communication - I can listen carefully and speak clearly when giving or receiving basic information.

Numeracy - I can understand and use simple numbers, like measuring time or doses when required.

Online Training with Face to Face Assessment

This delivery method is best suited to returning students who are confident in learning online.
The knowledge content and theory assessment is delivered through our online learning
system (Training Desk), before attending a short face to face practical assessment. It is
essential that students have access to a reliable computer and internet access.