Schools First Aid Skill Set Courses HLTAID011, 22702VIC, 22578VIC

These first aid courses have been developed to meet all the training requirements for first aiders in a school setting. The skill set will cover the requirements for first aid training, asthma management and anaphylaxis management. The skill set complies both with the DEECD requirements for first aid training and also the training requirements for Ministerial Order 706.

Successful completion of this course will provide participants with the skills and knowledge and most importantly, confidence, to provide first aid treatment to any person suffering a sudden illness or injury, such as asthma or anaphylaxis. This includes the skills to preserve life, prevent the condition from worsening, and promote recovery. It includes initial intervention in a casualty with a serious condition until the arrival of medical assistance, such as performing CPR while awaiting an ambulance, as well as the complete treatment of other less serious conditions, such as applying water for burns or assisting someone choking.

Participants will go further into the knowledge and skills to develop an asthma management plan and provide asthma-related first aid interventions in the workplace. The course is delivered in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines and applies to all workers or members of the community who may be required to provide first aid and CPR in the event of an emergency and manage asthma and anaphylaxis in the workplace.

Satisfactorily completing all requirement of this course provides the student with the ability to develop risk management and risk minimisation strategies for individuals diagnosed at risk of asthma and/or anaphylaxis in the workplace. This includes the development and implementation of pre-emergency risk assessment/management and the development and implementation of individual asthma and/or anaphylaxis management plans.

This course provides nationally recognised training for workers, or nominated workplace first aiders, from any industry sector and addresses the provision of care to adults and/or children in the workplace who are diagnosed as being at risk of asthma and/or anaphylaxis or displaying signs/symptoms of asthma and/or anaphylaxis.

Provider of Training And Assessment

This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909 by Australian Pacific Training Solutions.

Important Information Prior to Enrolment

Units Being Delivered

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.

HLTAID010 - Provide basic emergency life support
22702VIC - Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies
HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
22578VIC - Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis

Course delivery

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

Course Duration (face to face)

Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.

Refresher Face-to-Face contact time of at least 7 Hours
Blended Face-to-Face contact time of at least 7 Hours
Face-to-Face contact time of at least 8 Hours 30 Mins
Online with Face-to-Face assessment contact time of at least 1 Hour 15 min

Work Placement Arrangements

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

Learners Rights, Responsibilities and Support, including Complaints

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.

Course Fees and Payments

Cost: $175 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.

Assessment Requirements

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

Entry Requirements

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).
Physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills including CPR.
As a minimum, entrants to the course must have literacy and numeracy competencies equivalent to the Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3. An example of an ACSF Level 3 competency is being able to read and comprehend the ASCIA Action Plan for Anaphylaxis, use and respond to communication techniques to request appropriate emergency assistance at the scene of a First Aid incident and use writing skills to complete incident reports.
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: Write down simple notes or fill in forms with basic personal or incident details.
- Oral communication: Speak clearly, listen carefully, and explain what happened in a health situation.
- Numeracy: Understand and use simple numbers, like measuring time or doses when required.
- 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 7 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: Blended and/or Blended/Refresher: The online component is expected to take approximately 1.5 hours 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.

What happens at the course?

Practical demonstrations:

Adult CPR
Infant CPR
Demonstrate the first aid procedure for choking
Demonstrate the first aid procedure for non-life-threatening bleeding, minor wound cleaning & shock
Demonstrate the first aid procedure for a nosebleed
Demonstrate the first aid procedure for managing fractures , dislocations, sprains and strains
Demonstrate the first aid procedure for managing envenomation (snake/ funnel-web spider bite)
Infant - Administer asthma medication using a mask and spacer
Child - Administer asthma medication (with a spacer) using a Personal Asthma Action Plan
Adult - Administer asthma medication (without a spacer), using the Asthma First Aid Protocol developed by NACA
Administer an adrenaline autoinjector for anaphylaxis
Provide first aid for an allergic reaction

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:

Complete a First aid/Incident report form
Complete a risk assessment form
Complete an Individual Management Plan, which includes a Communication Plan

Theory assessment - A written exam consisting of multiple choice questions

Core Skill Requirements

Students are required to complete a self evaluation against the following core skills as part of the enrolment process. This will allow your trainer to understand any additional support that may be required during the course delivery and assessment.

Learning	I can follow clear steps and ask questions if I need help understanding a process.
Reading	I can read and understand simple health instructions, signs, and emergency plans.
Writing	I can write down simple notes or fill in forms with basic personal or incident details.
Oral Communication	I can speak clearly, listen carefully, and explain what happened in a health situation.
Numeracy	I can understand and use simple numbers, like measuring time or doses when required.

Course Set First Aid (HLTAID011), Asthma(22702VIC) & Anaphylaxis (22578VIC)

Schools First Aid Course Set