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REFERENCES:
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St John Ambulance Australia, Australian First Aid Manual St John Ambulance Australia, Basic Life Support Publication |
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COURSE OUTCOME:
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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 |
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
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Those
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PRE-REQUISITES:
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As identified below (or recognised equivalent)
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TIMES:
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Delivered over 4 hours. |
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VENUE:
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Public Courses - Advised in your confirmation letter. Private Courses - You will be advised by your employer |
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DRESS:
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Due to the nature of practical exercises skirts or dresses are not recommended. |
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MEALS:
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St John venues provide coffeeand tea. |
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YOU SHOULD BRING:
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Notebook Pen/Pencil A light jacket if you get cold in air conditioning. |
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STUDENT PACK:
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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. |
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CLIENT SERVICE:
The following policies/procedures are available on request to the Training Department: Ph: (08) 8922 6228
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| 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. |

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.

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