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First Aid Level 2 - Mixed Mode Apply First Aid HLTFA 301C

1 day online + 1 day practical

Target group:

Renewal of Level 2 training. First Aid co-ordinators, First aiders in medium to high risk departments (e.g. laboratory/workshop departments such as Art & Design, Facilities & Services and catering) as well as selected staff from low risk areas as determined in consultation with the OHS Consultant to your area.

Group size:Maximum 20. Minimum numbers do apply.
Level 2 program:

Online theory component must be completed prior to the practical day or else participants will be unable to attend

Schedule:
Date:Wednesday 29 February 2012
Time:9:00am - 4:30pm
Venue:Golden Wattle Room, Building 2, Level 3, 195 Wellington Road, Clayton
Apply by:Wednesday 22 February 2012
Schedule:
Date:Monday 2 April 2012
Time:9:00am - 4:30pm
Venue:Room 1S210, Gippsland campus
Apply by:Monday26 March 2012
Schedule:
Date:Thursday 19 July 2012
Time:9:00am - 4:30pm
Venue:Golden Wattle Room, Building 2, Level 3, 195 Wellington Road, Clayton
Apply by:Thursday 12 July 2012
Schedule:
Date:Friday 27 July 2012
Time:9:00am - 4:30pm
Venue:Sisson's Meeting Room, Bld 401, Parville
Apply by:Friday 20 July 2012
Schedule:
Date:Monday 29 October 2012
Time:9:00am - 4:30pm
Venue:Golden Wattle Room, Building 2, Level 3, 195 Wellington Road, Clayton
Apply by:Monday 22 October 2012
Schedule:
Date:Wednesday 14 November 2012
Time:9:00am - 4:30pm
Venue:Room 1N206, Gippsland campus
Apply by:Wednesday 7 November 2012
Cost: $180
Catering:Morning and afternoon tea will be provided.
To apply:On-line application

Overview

This course, will give participants the opportunity to attain a First Aid Level 2 certificate by completing day 1 online and day 2 as a practical day, as per the dates as listed below.

Upon successful completion of this course, participants names will be added to SAP, which will only be accessible to authorised Monash University staff members.

Intended Outcomes

After 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 and able to carry out level 2 emergency first aid procedures.

Course Content

Day 1 - Online training will cover the theory component of Level 2 first aid and should take no more than 6 hours. (There is an opportunity to save your online assessment and revisit it at a later time).

Day 2 - Practical day of training will cover all the practical skills of Level 2 first aid.

Participants will be required to complete an examination at the end of the practical day of the course.

Includes First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis.

Please note that all first aiders are required to renew their First Aid certificate every three years and participate in a CPR Refresher every 12 months. 

Learning Approach

This program is focused on active participation. It involves progressive practical assessment  and a multiple choice assessment.

Trainers (external provider) are paramedics, nurses or equivalent.

All participants will receive course notes and a certificate. 

Hepatitis B

In order to minimise risk, staff who undertake a first aid course and act as Monash University first aiders are expected to undergo a Hepatitis B Immunisation course, paid for by their department. Refer to  Information Sheet No 12 Hepatitis B immunisation for first aiders http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/ohse/assets/docs/information-sheets/hepatitis-b.pdf

Defibrillation training

Training in using a defib is covered in Level 2 first aid and in CPR refresher courses.

Handouts and Materials

During the practical day, participants will have the use of class sets of bandages, resource manuals, and manikins on a ratio of a maximum of 1 manikin per 3 participants.