A plain-English introduction to first aid in Australian workplaces. Learn how to recognise an emergency, call for help and understand the DRSABCD action plan and basic response principles for common injuries, all at an awareness level. This course builds confidence to act and to support your workplace's trained first aiders. It does not certify you in first aid or CPR and is not a substitute for an accredited course such as HLTAID011 Provide First Aid.
~45 minutes100% online, self-paced6 months access from the day of course start
What You Will Learn
Recognise a medical emergency and know when and how to call Triple Zero (000)
Describe the DRSABCD action plan at an awareness level and where CPR fits within it
Explain the purpose of a workplace first aid needs assessment, first aid kits and trained first aiders under the first aid Code of Practice
Outline basic awareness-level response principles for common workplace injuries such as bleeding, burns, sprains and shock
Understand why this awareness course does not replace an accredited first aid course, and when accredited training is required
Course Content
1. What this course is (and is not)
2. Recognising an emergency and calling 000
3. The DRSABCD action plan (awareness overview)
4. First aid provision at your workplace
5. Awareness of common injuries and psychological first aid
6. Apply it: a workplace first aid scenario
Final Assessment - 10 questions, 80% pass mark, retakes available
Who This Course Is For
New and existing workers, supervisors, office and site staff and anyone who wants a basic understanding of workplace first aid and their role in an emergency.
Accreditation: This is a non-accredited awareness course. It does not certify you in first aid or CPR, does not issue a unit of competency and is not a substitute for an accredited first aid course such as HLTAID011 Provide First Aid. Only complete hands-on training delivered by a Registered Training Organisation qualifies a person to act as a workplace first aider.
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$49 per person
$39.00
Prices are in Australian dollars and include GST.
Duration
~45 minutes
Format
100% online, self-paced
Lessons
6
Assessment
10 questions (80% to pass)
Certificate
Instant, verifiable
Access period
6 months access from the day of course start
Who it’s for
New and existing workers, supervisors, office and site staff and anyone who wants a basic understanding of workplace first aid and their role in an emergency.
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