HLTAID009 (CPR), 22556VIC (Asthma) & 22578VIC (Anaphylaxis)

Course Set

provide first aid to a person experiencing asthma and/or anaphylaxis. Identify the triggers, signs and symptoms and follow the standard first aid procedures to administer medication according to condition.

Overview

This course has been designed for individuals who are required to provide first aid to a person experiencing asthma and/or anaphylaxis until the arrival of medical assistance. This means being able to identify the triggers, signs and symptoms and follow the standard first aid procedures to administer medication according to condition.

Satisfactorily completing all requirement of this course provides the student with the ability to develop risk management and risk minimisation strategies for individuals diagnosed at risk of asthma and/or anaphylaxis in the workplace. This includes the development and implementation of pre-emergency risk assessment/management and the development and implementation of individual management plans.

This course provides nationally recognised training for workers, or nominated workplace first aiders, from any industry sector and addresses the provision of care to adults and/or children in the workplace who are diagnosed as being at risk or displaying signs/symptoms.

** There are specific industries that require additional training such as childcare workers, school teachers and other related industries.

Provider of Training and Assessment

This course is delivered by Allens Training Pty Ltd – RTO 90909

Units of Competency

The following unit(s) will be awarded to successful participants in this course. The certificate will be issued by Allens Training Pty Ltd – RTO 90909.

22556VIC – Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies in the Workplace
HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
22578VIC – Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis

To view full unit details please visit www.training.gov.au

Course Outcomes

Prepare for an asthma episode within the workplace context
Assess the emergency situation
Apply the appropriate first aid procedures for an asthma episode
Communicate details of asthma emergency incidents
Evaluate responses to asthma emergencies
Confirm an allergic reaction
Respond to the situation
Provide appropriate first aid treatment for anaphylactic reaction
Communicate details of the incident
Evaluate response to the anaphylaxis incident

Course Duration

Face to Face – 6 hours (minimum) – full face to face course
Blended delivery – 4 hours (minimum) face to face course – with self-paced learning to be completed prior to attending the face to face course
Refresher training – 4 hours (minimum) – conditions apply for this option, for example, you will need to provide previous current certificates
Online with Face-to-Face – 60 minutes (minimum) duration

Delivery Locations

This course will be delivered in the workplace or at Biphasic Training or Third party facility.

Entry Requirements

As a minimum, entrants to this course must have literacy and numeracy competencies equivalent to the Australian Core Skills Framework Level 2. An example of an ACSF Level 2 competency is being able to read and comprehend the ASCIA Action Plan for Anaphylaxis, request appropriate emergency assistance at the scene of the incident and complete incident reports.
In addition, it is recommended that entrants have current competency in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Participants must have the physical fitness to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration such as positioning a casualty ready to administer an autoinjector and administering the autoinjector and for administering asthma medication.

Delivery & Assessment

Delivery of course information and learning activities.

Assessments conducted during face-to-face training session(s) include:

Performance tasks:
- Administer asthma medication without a spacer
- Administer the adrenaline autoinjector for anaphylaxis
- First aid for allergic reaction and anaphylaxis
Practical scenarios:
- Breathing difficulties – Asthma
Documentation:
- First aid/Incident report form
- Complete a risk assessment for asthma and anaphylaxis and an individual management plan for a child with asthma and anaphylaxis based on a case study and information provided
- Individual asthma and anaphylaxis management plan for a child, which includes a communication plan to raise awareness of the child’s allergies, triggers and their management plan
Theory assessment– A written assessment consisting of short answer and multiple-choice questions. The student must complete all assessment questions.

NOTE* Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks. These are detailed in the sections following.

Course Fees & Payments

Refund and fee protection policy – Please refer to the student handbook.
Payment Terms – Payment for individual participants is upfront, group booking payment terms are based on agreement between the client and service provider.

Certificate Renewal Requirements

Currency and refresher training requirements: Requirements for first aid competencies, including refresher training, are dependent on both the state/territory jurisdiction as well as the industry sector. Refresher training and currency of first aid knowledge and skills is to be demonstrated in line with Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines (http://www.resus.org.au/), Guidelines of Australian national peak clinical bodies, Relevant industry regulations, and State/territory legislation and regulations. There is no industry recommended renewal identified on the certificate, employers are recommended to consult with stakeholders to identify appropriate training periods.

Workplacement Arrangment

No work placement will be required as part of this course.

Learners Rights, Responsibilities, Support & Complaints

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.