HLTSS00068
Occupational
First Aid Skill Set
This skill set provides a set of skills to establish, maintain and facilitate the provision of appropriate first aid in a workplace environment, including the skills to provide an emergency first aid response in the event of an emergency.
Units
HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
HLTAID014 Provide advanced First Aid
HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy*
HLTAID016 Manage First Aid services and resources
Note: Units marked with* have prerequisite HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
Course Prerequisites
There are no pre- requisites for this course. Students must be at least 14 years of age at the time of attendance.
Important note: In order to issue an accredited certificate, CPR must be performed on the floor with no exemptions.
Clothing: We suggest that you wear comfortable casual clothing, as the practical nature of the demonstrations and practice may possibly require bending, kneeling and lying on the floor. Pants and flat shoes are recommended.
Learn more about the Australian Government’s competency and assessment requirements for this course at https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/hltss00068
Course Details
Face to Face:
The face to face training is 2-3 days and covers both theory and practical aspects of the course requirements.
Students are required to arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the course commencement or will be refused entry.
There is a short multiple choice quiz at the end of the training covering the course theory learnt that day.
Students will also be assessed on practical skills as a requirement to pass the course. .
Blended Learning:
Theory completed online prior to face to face session.
The face to face training is 2 days and covers the practical aspects of the training.
Certificate Validity
The certificate is valid for three (3) years from the completion date.
The Code of Practice and Australian Resuscitation Council recommends that cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills are refreshed annually.
