Senior First Aid Course (WorkCover Approved)
Senior First Aid Refresher Course (WorkCover Approved)

The Senior First Aid Course is approved by the WorkCover Authority (FA04151) and delivers the essential principals, skills and knowledge for you to manage emergency first aid situations until professional medical support is available.  

The Senior First Aid Refresher Course is approved by the WorkCover Authority (FA04151) and should be attended every three years to maintain your Senior First Aid Certificate. You should complete the First Aid Refresher Course before your current certificate expires.

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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

PUAEME001A - Provide Emergency Care PUAEME002B - Manage injuries at an emergency incident

COURSE INFORMATION

SENIOR FIRST AID COURSE Duration: 15 hours plus assessment   SENIOR FIRST AID REFRESHER COURSE Duration: 7.5 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