Combined Asthma and Anaphylaxis Course

Renewal Frequency: 3 years

The following unit(s) will be awarded to successful participants in this course. The certificate will be issued by Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.

• 22702VIC - Course in the management of asthma risks and emergencies in the workplace
  • VU24021 - Provide first aid management of an asthma emergency
  • VU24022 - Manage asthma risks
• 22578VIC - Course in first aid management of anaphylaxis:
  • VU23090 - Provide first aid management of anaphylaxis
  • VU23091 - Develop risk minimisation and risk management strategies for anaphylaxis

This course will be delivered in the workplace or at Australian Pacific Training Solutions facility.

• Face to Face – 4.5 hours (minimum) – full face to face course
• Online with Face to Face Assessment - 30 min (minimum) 
• Refresher training – 3 hours (minimum) – conditions apply for this option, for example, you will need to provide previous current certificates.

No work placement will be required as part of this course.

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website https://apts.trainingdesk.com.au/public_documents/student_documents/student_handbook for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

Cost: $90 per person

• Refund and fee protection policy – Please refer to the student handbook.
• Payment Terms – Payment for individual participants is upfront, group booking payment terms are based on agreement between the client and service provider.

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks. These are detailed in the sections following.

An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

• An official form of photo identification (e.g., driver’s licence, passport, or student ID). 
• It is recommended that students will be best equipped to successfully undertake the training if they have language, literacy and oral communication skills that align to Level 3 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF)
• To successfully complete this course, students will need to demonstrate the following language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills during training and assessment:
  • Learning: Follow clear steps and ask questions if help is needed understanding a process
  • Reading: Read and understand simple health instructions, signs, and emergency plans
  • Writing: Fill in short forms or write notes about a health emergency
  • Oral communication: Speak clearly, listen carefully, and explain what happened in a health situation
  • Numeracy: Use basic numbers to read labels or measure timing in an emergency
  • Digital Literacy: Use a mobile phone or basic device to read messages, follow online instructions, complete online forms or access learning resources

Online learning: Students must have basic digital literacy skills to navigate online platforms, complete assessments, and access course materials. Before enrolment, students should assess their ability to engage in online learning. Support is available where required. 

The online learning program can be found in the student portal. Students must have access to a computer, smart phone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online studies and associated assessment tasks.

Delivery mode: Online with face-to-face: The online pre-course learning and theory assessment is expected to take approximately 2.5 hours to complete. These timeframes are estimates. Individuals with prior experience in similar training may complete the online component in less time, while those new to the subject may need more time to complete all the learning content and theory questions. 

Delivery mode: Refresher: The online component is expected to take approximately 1 hour to complete. This component provides a brief overview of the content that will be covered during the face-to-face session. Please note that these timeframes are estimates. Individuals with prior experience in similar training may complete the online component in less time, while those new to the subject may need more time to work through the online component. 

Assessments conducted during face-to-face training session(s) include: 

Practical task demonstrations:

• Performance Task – INFANT: Administer asthma medication using a mask and spacer
• Simulated Scenario – CHILD: Administer asthma medication (with a spacer) using a Personal Asthma Action Plan
• Simulated Scenario – ADULT: Administer asthma medication (without a spacer), using the Asthma First Aid Protocol developed by NACA 

Case studies:

• Case Study 1: Risk Assessment & Emergency Management Strategy (for an individual with asthma-like signs and symptoms, with no previous diagnosis)
• Case Study 2: Risk Assessment & Emergency Management Strategy (for asthma episodes for an individual diagnosed with asthma)

Documentation – The student must complete the following to the appropriate standard:

• Asthma Incident Report Form
• Asthma Risk Assessment Form
• Individual Management Plan

Theory assessment - A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice questions. All questions must be completed.