| REFERENCES: | St John Ambulance Australia, Australian First Aid Manual
St John Ambulance Australia, Occupational First Aid Manual.
Immobilisation techniques for ‘advanced’ first aid courses. |
| COURSE OUTCOME: | Participants will enhance first aid skills and knowledge to enable them to provide an advanced first aid response. |
| WHO SHOULD ATTEND: | Those - who are ‘site’ First Aid responders
- people who have previously completed pre-perquisite training
- community members who may attend a first aid incident;
- people wishing to gain additional skills which may help toward future employment
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| PRE-REQUISITE: | An Apply first aid (or equivalent) credential obtained within the last 3 years |
| TIMES: | Delivered over 3 days. 8:00am – 5:00pm. |
| VENUE: | Public Courses - Advised in your confirmation letter.
Private Courses - You will be advised by your employer |
| DRESS: | Due to the nature of practical exercises skirts or dresses are not considered appropriate. |
| MEALS: | St John venues provide coffee, tea, a fridge and a microwave oven. A lunch break of at least 45 minutes is programmed daily. The lunch break will generally be taken sometime between 12:00 midday and 1:30pm. |
| PRE COURSE MATERIALS: | Participants will receive a basic first aid revision workbook; Basic Life Support publication; and wallet card at least 1 week prior to the course commencement date. It is highly recommended the workbook be completed prior to the course. It is an important part of the course’s introductory session which reviews underpinning knowledge associated with first aid procedures. Please bring the completed workbook with you. |
| YOU SHOULD BRING: | - Notebook
- Pen/Pencil
- The completed workbook (which will be sent to participants prior to course commencement).
- A light jacket if you get cold in air conditioning
- Change of clothing and a towel
- A current Australian First Aid Manual Note: participants are strongly encouraged to contact Training Administration to purchase this item (if required)
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| STUDENT PACK: | Will be issued on the day and includes: Basic Life Support publication; student handouts and promotional materials. |
| ASSESSMENT: | Two assessment papers comprising multi choice and true/false answers are completed at different times during the program. The break between assessments is to allow participants the opportunity to focus their attention in specific areas. Practical assessments are undertaken progressively throughout the program with Assessors using observation checklists. Practical assessments will focus on both individual and group performance.
Participants with literacy/numeracy difficulties or physical ailments/conditions should speak with the Trainer to discuss alternative approaches.
Please note: participants should be aware this course requires them to undertake strenuous physical activity to meet all assessment criteria to a satisfactory level. It is advised that intending participants who sustain an injury after the time of booking contact St John-NT to postpone their training |
| PRIVACY STATEMENT: | - You will be asked to complete a Statistics Form at the commencement of this program.
- The information we collect is used for statistical reporting to the Department of Education and Training.
- If your course has been paid for by a third party (employer, employment agency) attendance details and a copy of your final credential will be made available to that party.
- St John (NT) may also use this information to contact you at the time your qualification is about to expire to remind you of the need to arrange to have it updated.
- If you do not wish to be contacted when your qualification is due for renewal please indicate in the space allocated on the Statistics Form.
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| CLIENT SERVICE: | The following policies/procedures available on request :
Ph: (08) 8922 6228
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- client selection, enrolment and induction/orientation procedures;
- course information, including content and vocational outcomes;
- cancellations, transfers, administration fees & refunds;
- provision for language, literacy and numeracy support;
- client support;
- conduct – non staff;
- flexible learning and assessment procedures;
- welfare and guidance services;
- appeals and complaints;
- disciplinary procedures;
- access and equity;
- fees paid in advance.
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| COURSE TOPICS: | Prevention of infection when giving first aid; DRSABCD and Resuscitation review; Definition of terms in Automated External Defibrillation; Safety when using an AED; Preparation of the casualty prior to use of the AED; Use of the Soft Bag Resuscitator; Administration of Oxygen; Oxygen delivery systems; Oxygen powered resuscitation; Maintenance of Oxygen and AED equipment; medications; Pain management; Analgesia; trauma management; basic anatomy (body systems); clinical assessment; emotionally disturbed casualties; casualty suffering drug/alcohol abuse; burns; poisoning; moving the injured casualty; triage; bleeding and aseptic techniques; basic anatomy (musculo-skeletal system); fractures; chest injuries; crush injuries; head, neck and spinal injuries; abdominal injuries; Hot and cold injuries; eye injuries; medical conditions (review); Skin conditions; Post incident Management. |
| CREDENTIAL ISSUED: | Statement of Attainment.
NOTE: If you are completing this training to update an existing credential you will receive a Statement of Proficiency not another Statement of Attainment. The Statement of Proficiency carries recognition where it may be a requirement that an individual maintains ‘current’ first aid competence at this level. |
| RE-VALIDATION RECOMMENDED: | To maintain current competence St John Ambulance (NT) strongly recommends proficiency is revalidated within 3 years from the date of issue. |
