Senior First Aid

Full course 2 Days $135.00 (GST Exempt)
Requalification 1 Day $80.00

This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to manage emergency First Aid situations and deliver competent emergency care until the arrival of professional medical support. Once completed, participants will obtain a First Aid certificate that's valid for three years. The course aligns to the National Guideline Standards for First Aid and meets workplace First Aid standard as determined by WorkSafe (WA).

The course covers:

• The principles of First Aid and its application
• Recognition and management of emergency situations
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Treatment of shock, infection, fractures, bleeding and burns
• Emergencies due to lack of oxygen, excess heat or cold
• Recognition and management of medical conditions that may need emergency care, including heart attack, stroke, asthma, diabetes and epilepsy
• Management of common medical emergencies
• Treatment of poisoning including venomous bites and stings

Accreditation:

After successfully completing the training, participants will obtain a nationally accredited Statement of Attainment and SLSWA Senior First Aid Certificate in the following units of competence:

• HLTCPR201A Perform CPR
• HLTFA201A Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
• HLTFA301B Apply First Aid

Validity:

Senior First Aid is valid for 3 years. It is a recommendation of the Australian Resuscitation Council that the CPR component is updated every 12 months.