Course Title: Provide First Aid
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5346 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
Course Title: Provide First Aid
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 18
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.Course Contact: Chris Walters
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8258
Course Contact Email: chris.walters@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.
The unit applies to all persons who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTAID011 Provide first aid |
Elements: |
1. Respond to an emergency situation. 2. Apply appropriate first aid procedures. 3. Communicate details of the incident 4. Review the incident. |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements
Overview of Assessment
Assessments are conducted in class over the two days. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, written tasks and practical demonstrations. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on My RMIT