Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
Course Summary
This course is designed for those who require training that conforms to the recommendations of the Australian Resuscitation Council, including the knowledge and skills to perform Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and respond to life threatening emergencies using basic life support measures only.
This course incorporates the content of: HLTCPR201A Perform CPR
National Course Code
HLTFA201A Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
(from the Health Training Package HLT07)
Delivery
The expected duration to complete this course is 8 hours training and assessment via a face to face practical session.
Content
- All of the content included in Perform CPR (HLTCPR201A) plus;
- Basic anatomy and physiology
- Severe bleeding & bleeding control
- Absence of life
- Choking/airway obstructions
- Shock
- Infection control
- Airway management
- Chest pain
- Severe allergic reactions
- The Chain of Survival
- Calling for help
- Understanding the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- Own skills and limitations
- Reporting and recording an emergency
- General OH&S and legal issued
- Awareness of stress management and support
Award Issued
- Statement of Attainment & Wallet Card in HLTFA201A – Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
- Valid for one (1) year from the completion date
Prerequisites
- Participants must be 14 years or older
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