Provide First Aid
This course provides the participant with the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty. Participants may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings. This course will provide participants with the ability to recognise basic signs and symptoms of various illnesses and injury and subsequent provision of appropriate treatment or assistance. The course focus includes CPR, treatment of common medical conditions, and situation recognition and management.
The Provide First Aid course offers nationally recognised certification and participants may be eligible for accreditation in:
The Provide First Aid course offers nationally recognised certification and participants may be eligible for accreditation in:
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
- HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
- HLTAID009 Provide Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
Introduction:
This course provides the participant with the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty. Participants may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings. This course will provide participants with the ability to recognise basic signs and symptoms of various illnesses and injury and subsequent provision of appropriate treatment or assistance.
Target Audience:
Participants must read and accept the terms and conditions of Royal Life Saving NT’s Code of Practice, which includes the details for refunds, cancellations, and course transfers. This is located on the website
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It is recommended that participants are 12 years of age in the calendar year they attempt the course. There is a physical component of this course and participants are required to perform CPR on a resuscitation manikin placed on the ground.
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It is recommended that participants are 12 years of age in the calendar year they attempt the course. There is a physical component of this course and participants are required to perform CPR on a resuscitation manikin placed on the ground.
Learning Outcomes:
Learning Methods:
Assessment activity 1: Manage an unconscious breathing casualty.
Manage in line with ARC Guidelines, the unconscious breathing casualty including appropriate positioning to reduce the risk of airway compromise (Recover Position from face down and from laying on their backs)
Assessment activity 2: Perform at least two minutes of uninterrupted CPR on an adult manikin placed on the floor.
Perform at least two minutes of uninterrupted CPR on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor. Demonstrating the following techniques:
- Check for potential dangers.
- Check for response and normal breathing.
- Recognise abnormal breathing.
- Send for help.
- Open and clearing of the airway.
- Using correct hand location.
- Using correct compression rate and depth in line with ARC recommended ratio of compressions and ventilation.
- Follow single rescuer procedure.
- Follow the prompts of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to deliver at least one shock.
- Demonstrate a rotation of operators with minimal interruptions to compressions.
- Hand over to emergency services
- Provide an accurate verbal incident report.
- Review the incident and participate in a debrief.
Assessment activity 3: Perform at least two minutes of uninterrupted CPR on an infant manikin placed on a firm surface.
Perform at least two minutes of uninterrupted CPR on an infant resuscitation manikin placed on the floor. Demonstrating the following techniques:
- Check for potential dangers.
- Check for response and normal breathing.
- Recognise abnormal breathing.
- Send for help.
- Open and clearing of the airway.
- Using correct hand location.
- Using correct compression rate and depth in line with ARC recommended ratio of compressions and ventilation.
- Follow single-rescuer procedure.
Assessment activity 4: Apply First aid procedure for non-life-threatening bleeding.
demonstrate effective bleeding control for a minor bleed. Demonstrating the following techniques:
- Use standard precautions
- Apply DRSABCD
- Gain consent from casualty
- Follow ARC Guidelines for bleeding control
- Follow ARC guidelines for cleaning and dressing the minor wound
- Administer effective aftercare
Assessment activity 5: Apply First aid procedure for a nosebleed:
demonstrate effective bleeding control for a nosebleed. Demonstrating the following techniques:
- Use standard precautions
- Apply DRSABCD
- Gain consent from casualty
- Follow ARC Guidelines for treatment of a nosebleed
- Administer effective aftercare
Assessment activity 6: Apply First aid procedure for the management of shock.
Demonstrate effective treatment of a casualty suffering from shock. Demonstrating the following techniques:
- Use standard precautions
- Apply DRSABCD
- Gain consent from casualty
- Follow ARC Guidelines for treatment of shock
- Use safe manual handling techniques
- Administer effective aftercare
Assessment activity 7: Apply First aid procedure for the management of Asthma.
Demonstrate the effective treatment of a casualty suffering an asthma attack. Demonstrating the following techniques
- Use standard precautions
- Apply DRSABCD
- Gain consent from casualty
- Follow ARC Guidelines for treatment of asthma
- Administer effective aftercare
Assessment activity 8: Apply First aid procedure for the management of choking and airway obstruction on both an Adult and Child casualty. Demonstrate the following techniques:
Adult partial obstruction
- Use standard precautions
- Apply DRSABCD
- Gain consent from casualty
- Follow ARC Guidelines for treatment of airway obstruction (partial)
- Administer effective aftercare
Adult complete airway obstruction
- Use standard precautions
- Apply DRSABCD
- Gain consent from casualty
- Follow ARC Guidelines for treatment of airway obstruction (complete)
- Administer effective aftercare
Assessment activity 9: Apply First aid procedure for the management of anaphylaxis
Demonstrate the effective treatment of a casualty suffering from anaphylaxis.
Demonstrate the following techniques:
- Use standard precautions
- Apply DRSABCD
- Gain consent from casualty
- Follow ARC Guidelines for treatment for anaphylaxis
- Administer effective aftercare
Assessment activity 10: Apply First aid procedure for the management of fractures, sprains and strains and slings
Demonstrate the effective treatment for fractures, sprains, strains, and slings
A) Demonstrate the following techniques:
- Collar and Cuff Sling
- Elevation Sling
B) Demonstrate the effective treatment of a casualty with a sprained ankle
Demonstrate the following techniques:
- Use standard precautions
- Apply DRSABCD
- Gain consent from casualty
- Follow ARC Guidelines for treatment for sprained ankle
- Administer effective aftercare
C) Demonstrate effective treatment for a casualty with a closed fracture middle forearm (radius) (arm sling)
Demonstrate the following techniques:
- Use standard precautions
- Apply DRSABCD
- Gain consent from casualty
- Follow ARC Guidelines for treatment for closed fracture
- Administer effective aftercare
Assessment activity 11: Apply First aid procedure for the management of envenomation
Demonstrate effective application of pressure immobilization technique.
- Use standard precautions
- Apply DRSABCD
- Gain consent from casualty
- Follow ARC Guidelines for application of pressure immobilization technique
- Administer effective aftercare
Assessment activity 12: Scenario
Respond to at least one simulated first aid incident, where no previous knowledge of the casualty’s condition will be known prior and start treatment including:
- Identifying the casualty’s illness or injury through history, signs, and symptoms
- Using Personal protective equipment
- Provide appropriate first aid treatment
- Convey incident details to emergency services or advising casualty on any post incident actions
Assessment activity 13: Incident Reports
- Provide an accurate verbal and written report of the incident
- Participate in a debrief
Assessment activity 14: Theory Assessment
Answer multiple choice theory questions to demonstrate essential knowledge required for the provision of First Aid – 100% completion required.
Program Benefits:
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Upcoming Workshops
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Available Spaces | Cost | |
| Provide First Aid | 10 May 2024 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Royal Life Saving NT Office Parap | 4 | $180.00 | |
| Provide First Aid | 17 May 2024 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | ROYAL LIFE SAVING NT OFFICE PARAP | 16 | $180.00 | |
| Provide First Aid | 31 May 2024 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Royal Life Saving NT Office Parap | 15 | $180.00 | |
| Provide First Aid | 28 June 2024 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | GOLDFISHBOWL YARRAWONGA | 16 | $180.00 | |
| Provide First Aid | 12 July 2024 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Royal Life Saving NT Office Parap | 15 | $180.00 | |
| Provide First Aid | 2 August 2024 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | GOLDFISHBOWL YARRAWONGA | 16 | $180.00 |