Basic First Aid

Course Description

Basic First Aid aims to develop the attitude, skills and knowledge of a person to provide basic first aid in an emergency situation.

A Basic First Aid certificate from the Australian Lifesaving Academy of WA offers quality first aid training in WA that will enable the participant to perform resuscitation and assist in minor first aid situations. The course is delivered under the Australian Quality Training Framework and is Nationally Accredited

Course Content

Apply the principals of Basic First Aid
Perform a basic emergency care management assessment - D.R.S.A.B.C.D
Apply Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Emergencies due to lack of oxygen
Recognition and management of patients with broken bones, dislocations, sprains and strains
Recognition and management of patients suffering minor burns including sunburn
Treatment of wounds, shock and bleeding
Anaphylaxis

Methods of Delivery and Course Duration

Full Course:

1 Day (7 hours) of face to face training and assessment

Course Information

Minimum Age Requirement: 13 years
Pre-requisite: Nil

On successfully completing the training, participants will obtain a nationally recognised Basic First Aid Certificate together with a Statement of Attainment in the units of competence:

HLTCPR201A - Perform CPR
HLTFA201A - Provide Basic Emergency Life Support

Validity: Basic First Aid Certificate is valid for 3 years. It is recommendation from the Australian resuscitation council that the CPR component be updated every 12 months.