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All donations go straight to our Volunteers to enable them to continue their amazing work in your local community.

Donations to assist us in our work are always welcome and are essential if we are to maintain our ongoing commitment to providing voluntary community services. We gratefully receive donations and support from all sectors of the community.

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Welcome to St John Ambulance NT

Welcome to St John
Ambulance NT

St John Ambulance Australia NT is a self-funding charitable organisation active in the Northern Territory, dedicated to helping people in sickness, distress, suffering or danger.

St John provides first aid training, first aid kits, first aid services at community and public events, and assistance during national disaster relief, through volunteers as well as Ambulance services throughout the NT.

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First @ Scene

First @ Scene

First Aid has always been a vital part of an effective emergency response and St John Ambulance NT is proud to train and certify over 10,000 Territorians each year, in the delivery of first aid.

However, as the provider of the Northern Territory St John Ambulance Service, we are concerned by the number of emergency calls received to attend road accidents, by people without the skills to assist the accident victim effectively.

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History Book For Sale

History Book For Sale

"Awkward Hours, Awkward Jobs" A History of St John Ambulance in the Northern Territory by Frank Dunstan

This is your opportunity to pick up a copy of this magnificent book, filled with interesting facts and stories which have never previously been recorded. Now on sale for only $30!

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St John Northern Territory Offers a Variety of Products and Services

St John Started operating the Ambulance Service in the Northern Territory (specifically in the Darwin Region) in 1975 as a result of two major incidents in the 1974-1975 era. The first being Cyclone Tracy (Christmas Eve 1974) and the second being the lead-up to Self-Governance for the Northern Territory.

St John Ambulance Australia (NT) Inc. is the supplier of the Professional Ambulance Service within the Northern Territory.
Our commitment to best practice care and treatment of the sick and injured in pre hospital care is paramount.

St John NT first aid training is proudly delivered by a team of qualified Trainers and supported by our customer focussed Training Administration team.
Both groups aim to make the St John (NT) training experience an enjoyable, relevant and valued learning opportunity.

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HLTFA404C Apply advanced resuscitation techniques

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REFERENCES:
St John Ambulance Australia, Australian First Aid Manual
St John Ambulance Australia, Basic Life Support Publication
COURSE OUTCOME:

Participants will enhance their first aid skills and knowledge to confidently apply advanced first aid resuscitation techniques; life support; management of casualty(s) until the arrival of medical or other assistance and provision of support to other providers

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Those

  • required to have this training as part of their employment and have the necessary equipment available;
  • wanting to gain additional skills which may help toward future employment
  • prepared to utilise their skills, knowledge and equipment where available
PRE-REQUISITES:

As identified below (or recognised equivalent)

  • HLTCPR201B Perform CPR achieved within the last 12 months, or
  • HLTFA301C Apply First Aid (previously Senior First Aid)  achieved within the last 3 years, or
  • HLTFA201B Provide basic emergency life support within the last 12 months.
TIMES:
Delivered over 4 hours.
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 recommended.
MEALS:
St John venues provide coffeeand tea.
YOU SHOULD BRING:
Notebook
Pen/Pencil
A light jacket if you get cold in air conditioning.
STUDENT PACK:

Will be issued on the day and includes Advanced Resuscitation booklet; Basic Life Support publication; wallet card; student handouts and promotional materials.

ASSESSMENT:

Practical assessment will be undertaken progressively throughout the program. Assessors will use observation checklists. An assessment paper will be conducted prior to the conclusion of the program.  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:
  1. You will be asked to complete a Statistics Form at the commencement of this program.
  2. The information we collect is used for statistical reporting to the Australian Skills Authority
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

CLIENT SERVICE:

 

The following policies/procedures are available on request to the Training Department:

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.
COURSE TOPICS: Prevention of infection when giving first aid; DRSABCD Action Plan and resuscitation review; definition of terms in automated external defibrillation; safety when using an AED; preparation of the casualty prior to using an AED; use of the soft bag resuscitator; administration of oxygen; oxygen delivery systems; oxygen powered resuscitation; suction; maintenance of equipment.
NATIONAL CODE: HLTFA404B
CREDENTIAL ISSUED:

Statement of Attainment

RE-VALIDATION RECOMMENDED To maintain current competence St John Ambulance (NT) strongly recommends proficiency is re-validated within 12 months from the date of issue.

About St John Ambulance NT

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St John NT strives to be the leading provider of first aid, ambulance
and related health services in Australia
. We are dedicated to
helping people in sickness, distress, suffering or in danger.
We also provide the highest quality in safety and first aid training
within the Top End.

St John NT provides a wide range of products and services to
both private and public industries including both contract and
mechanical services.

Becoming a St John Paramedic

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A career with the St John Ambulance service is an exciting opportunity to be at the
centre of the action as a trusted and respected figure in the Territory. Joining St
John Ambulance as a paramedic is not only a chance to be part of a highly skilled
workforce, but also an opportunity to provide a vital service and make a positive
difference in the lives of others.

St John Ambulance NT advertises all its positions on an as needs basis on
www.seek.com.au and via other media such as local newspapers. Our
positions are also advertised on our current vacancies page. Read more

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