***NSW Government Subsidised places may be available for qualifying applicants. Please see page 30 of the brochure or contact College office for more information.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a nationally recognised statement of attainment for the following units of competency:
- HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- HLTAID010 - Provide basic emergency life support
- HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid

This nationally recognised training is conducted and certificate issued by Surf Life Saving NSW RTO 90394.

This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to manage emergency first aid situations and deliver competent emergency care until the arrival of professional medical support. Once completed, participants will obtain a first aid certificate that is valid for three years. Must be 14 or over to enrol in this course. Certificate is valid for 3 years - It is recommended by the Australian Resuscitation Council that you update your CPR Skills every 12 Months.

Flexible delivery One full day of training (8 hours) plus a question and answer workbook (available online or in hardcopy format) to be completed independently prior to the day of practical training - enrol at least 2 weeks prior to the practical session. Once enrolled you will be sent an email with the pre-course study workbook. No enrolments will be accepted less than 5 days before the start date. No concession. Note that participants must be able to demonstrate CPR on the floor and that no reasonable adjustment is available in this instance.

Agenda

Legal Issues and Infection control
DRSABCD action plan
The principles of first aid and its applications
Recognition and management of emergency situations
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Defibrillation
Treatment of shock, infection, fractures, bleeding and burns
Emergencies due to lack of oxygen, excess heat or cold
Recognition and management of medical conditions that may need emergency care, including heart attack, stroke, asthma, diabetes and epilepsy
Management of common medical emergencies
Treatment of poisoning including venomous bites and stings

Materials

Once enrolled you will also receive a Booking Confirmation from Surf Life Saving NSW.

Bring lunch, (tea and coffee available), pen and paper. Wear comfortable clothing as you will be kneeling down to use resuscitation manikins.

*Please have your USI number on hand before starting your enrolment (For USI information click here https://www.usi.gov.au/)


All participants must bring ID (Passport, Drivers Licence, Proof of Age Card or Birth Certificate). Please bring along your USI Number.

Flexible delivery One full day of training (8 hours) plus a question and answer workbook (available online or in hardcopy format) to be completed independently prior to the day of practical training - enrol at least 2 weeks prior to the practical session. Once enrolled, Surf Life Saving NSW will email you the pre-course study workbook.

Venue

Campbelltown Performing Arts HS is on Beverley Road, off Chamberlain Street.
Car parks are in the school grounds off Beverley Road.
Co-ordinators (Craig or Gavin) are located in the single level Administration building next to the Hall, from 7pm to 9pm.
Centre is 1.2km from railway station.

Comments from previous students of this class

Excellent trainer. Very good presenter