First Aid Level 1 - Basic Life Support

Overview

Upon completion of this course participants should be able to carry out emergency first aid procedures in the first few minutes of a life-threatening incident. Topics covered are: cardiopulmonary resuscitation, initial first aid management of the collapsed or unconscious patient, bleeding and the First Aid Code of Practice. Participants are required to complete an exam at the end of the course. First aiders are also required to renew their First aid certificates every three years. Staff considering the Level 1 option need to ensure that:

this course is sufficient for their department's requirement as assessed by a first aid risk assessment. This assessment can be found at in section 19-21. http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/ohse/assets/docs/procedures/first-aid-procedures.pdf
In addition please consult the OHS consultant for your area. Please note staff in high risk areas ie laboratories will need Level 2 first aid training.

Group Size: 20 maximum, 10 minimum

All enrolments must be submitted to OH&S no later than 5 working days prior to course commencement.

Course

Pre-requisites:

None

Schedule:

OHSFA1EP01	Wednesday, 4 Feb	9.00 - 4.30	Clayton
OHSFA1ES01	Thursday 16 April	9.00 - 4.30	Caulfield
OHSFA1EP03	Wednesday, 6 May	9.00 - 4.30	Peninsula
OHSFAEP04	Wednesday, 3 June (Fully Booked)	9.00 - 4.30	Clayton
OHSFA1005	Thursday, 13 August	9.00 - 4.30	Caulfield

Cost:

$90

Presenter:

External training provider

Target group:

Staff acting as first aiders in low risk (e.g. office based) departments, as well as back-up first aiders in high risk areas.

To apply:

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