Course in Disability First Aid
DFA
Introduction:
This course is an extension of HLTAID011 Provide first aid. It equips graduates with the skills and knowledge to modify their approach if required to provide effective first aid to a person with a disability affecting their body systems and/or mobility, e.g. a person who is in a bed or wheelchair.
In many instances the response to be provided to a person with a disability is the same as that provided to able-bodied persons, such as in the case of anaphylaxis or allergic reaction, for example. However, some first aid situations require the application of modified first response techniques, for example, responding to a person who is in a bed or wheelchair who is seizing or choking.
This course provides skills and knowledge to apply modified techniques where the first aid response differs between able-bodied and a person with a disability. In addition, it includes the ability to recognise and report that a patient may be severely depressed or suicidal.
Applicable Industries:
This Course in Disability First Aid course is delivered as an online multiple-choice quiz completed prior to attending a 7 hour face-to-face training session, plus breaks.
We offer on demand public attendance first aid courses at our Mayfield West training centre or we can come to your workplace.
If your organisation is interested in a private / in-house booking to have this course delivered to a group of staff, please contact our head office to discuss booking options. The delivery can be programmed to fit in with your staff and company schedule, at your venue or ours.
Assessment requirements
Physical Requirements:
It is important to note that this course requires a level of physical ability to complete practical assessments. If your health or fitness will not allow you to demonstrate this, you will not be awarded a nationally accredited certificate for 11270NAT Course in Disability First Aid. We can however issue a non-accredited certificate of attendance for Disability First aid.
Language Skills:
All students must be able to demonstrate an accurate verbal report which would be given to emergency services and workplace supervisor.
Language, Literacy & Numeracy requirements
This disability first aid course combines plain English, videos, photos, and questioning to ensure all learners are able to have the best possible chance at comprehending the required knowledge and developing skills that will be needed in an emergency. If you believe you will need assistance due to your Language, Literacy or Numeracy skills, please contact our head office before enrolling to discuss your training needs.
In many instances the response to be provided to a person with a disability is the same as that provided to able-bodied persons, such as in the case of anaphylaxis or allergic reaction, for example. However, some first aid situations require the application of modified first response techniques, for example, responding to a person who is in a bed or wheelchair who is seizing or choking.
This course provides skills and knowledge to apply modified techniques where the first aid response differs between able-bodied and a person with a disability. In addition, it includes the ability to recognise and report that a patient may be severely depressed or suicidal.
Applicable Industries:
- Aged Care
- Disability Support
- Medical professionals
- Many more
National Course Code
The content of this course covers the following codes:
- NAT11270001 Provide first aid to a person with a disability
This Course in Disability First Aid course is delivered as an online multiple-choice quiz completed prior to attending a 7 hour face-to-face training session, plus breaks.
We offer on demand public attendance first aid courses at our Mayfield West training centre or we can come to your workplace.
If your organisation is interested in a private / in-house booking to have this course delivered to a group of staff, please contact our head office to discuss booking options. The delivery can be programmed to fit in with your staff and company schedule, at your venue or ours.
Assessment requirements
Physical Requirements:
It is important to note that this course requires a level of physical ability to complete practical assessments. If your health or fitness will not allow you to demonstrate this, you will not be awarded a nationally accredited certificate for 11270NAT Course in Disability First Aid. We can however issue a non-accredited certificate of attendance for Disability First aid.
Language Skills:
All students must be able to demonstrate an accurate verbal report which would be given to emergency services and workplace supervisor.
Language, Literacy & Numeracy requirements
This disability first aid course combines plain English, videos, photos, and questioning to ensure all learners are able to have the best possible chance at comprehending the required knowledge and developing skills that will be needed in an emergency. If you believe you will need assistance due to your Language, Literacy or Numeracy skills, please contact our head office before enrolling to discuss your training needs.
Identification
All students must bring ID with them to the training course. Photo ID is the minimum requirement (e.g. Drivers Licence, Passport or similar).
Assessment submission process, support and outcomes
Assessment Outcomes: Competent or Not Competent
For any learner who is unable to satisfactorily complete all assessment tasks, the assessor will attempt to make reasonable adjustments to the methods of assessment. If the learner is deemed not competent, they will need to re-sit the training course and additional fees will apply.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Students choosing to undertake RPL will need to be sent an RPL guide for their course.
In order to be eligible for RPL, the student must demonstrate currency in that particular subject. I.e. a student cannot submit evidence from 5 years prior and request it be applied directly to their new competency. They must show how they have since applied those skills and that they are current.
Course completion
Course completion
Once assessed in all areas of the course and competency demonstrated, learners will be issued a Statement of Attainment for 11270NAT Course in Disability First Aid.
This Unit of Competency is Nationally Recognised and it is recommended that it is updated 3 yearly.