COURSE CONTENT

·         The Principals of First Aid

·         Managing emergency situations

·         Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

·         Treatment of infection, shock, fractures, bleeding and burns

·         Emergencies due to lack of oxygen, excess heat or cold

·         Management of common medical emergencies

·         Treatment of poisoning and envenomation

PREREQUISITES

··    A candidate must be a minimum of 15 years old on the date of final assessment.

QUALIFICATION PERIOD

Participants who successfully complete the theory and practical assessments of this course attain a Senior First Aid Qualification valid for three years from the date of final assessment. Graduates of this course are also required to complete an annual CPR Refresher to maintain their qualification.

COMPETENCY STANDARDS

PUAEME001B - Provide Emergency Care

PUAEME002C - Manage injuries at an emergency incident

COURSE INFORMATION

Duration: 15 hours plus assessment

Location: Courses are run by professional Nationally Recognised Facilitators at a number of venues throughout NSW to members of affiliated clubs and the general community

Numbers: 2-20