22702VIC Course in the management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies
Confidence to act, in the moments that matter most.
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This nationally recognised short course equips participants with essential skills to manage asthma emergencies in workplaces, schools, childcare settings, and community environments, covering how to identify triggers, recognise symptoms, and respond using asthma action plans and reliever medication.
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22702VIC Course in the management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies
About this course
Who the course is for
What you'll walk away able to do
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This nationally recognised short course equips participants with essential skills to manage asthma emergencies in the workplace, schools, childcare settings, and community environments. It covers how to identify asthma triggers, recognise symptoms, and respond effectively using asthma action plans and reliever medication, including the correct use of asthma first aid equipment.
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Educators, support workers, sports coaches, first aid officers, and anyone responsible for the care of others — particularly relevant for early learning, childcare, and school staff, for whom this training is often mandatory.
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Recognise the signs and symptoms of an asthma emergency
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Administer reliever medication (e.g. Ventolin) correctly, with or without a spacer
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Develop and apply an asthma risk assessment and management strategy
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Respond safely and confidently to an asthma episode in the workplace or community
Face-to-Face
A fully hands-on 4-hour session with no pre-learning required. Delivered in small groups with direct trainer guidance.
Blended (Online + Practical)
Complete 3 hours of self-paced online learning, then attend a 1-hour practical session to demonstrate your skills. Ideal for those who want to minimise time away from work or home.
Face-2-Face Bended
Duration​
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Best for
4 hours 1 hour​
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Theory & practical Theory online (3 Hours) &
units Practical Face-2-Face
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Full hands on Minimising time away from
experience in one work/home
setting
Both pathways combine face-to-face instruction with hands-on practical training.​
How your assessed
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Practical: Demonstrate correct administration of reliever medication and use of asthma first aid equipment
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Theory: A written knowledge check covering asthma triggers, symptom recognition, and risk management strategies
Before you attend
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Minimum age 14 at time of attendance
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A valid USI required to recieve certification
Your certification
On successful completion, you'll receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for 22702VIC, valid for 3 Years.
First Aid and Fire delivers this training and assessment as an approved third-party provider on behalf of Healthcorp Pty Ltd (RTO ID 91222). All qualifications and Statements of Attainment are issued by Healthcorp Pty Ltd in accordance with ASQA standards.