HLTFA301B - Apply First Aid (Workplace Level 2)

 HLTFA301B - Apply First Aid

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid response, life support, management of casualty(s), the incident and other first aiders, until the arrival of medical or other assistance. This course was previously known as Senior First Aid, Workplace Level 2 or Level 2 qualification. This is the advised minimum requirement by Workplace Health & Safety Legislation for the workplace first aider.

Pre-/Co-requisites 

There are NO pre-requisites or co-requisites for this competency unit. 
This unit incorporates the content of units:
HLTCPR201A Perform CPR
HLTFA201A Provide basic emergency life support 

Students must be 16 years or older. Students under 16 years must provide written permission to attend the course from their parent or guardian. 

Duration

16- 18 Hours

Award 

On successful completion of the course, the participant will receive a statement of attainment, which is valid for 3 years. As per the Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines the HLTCPR201A Perform CPR unit needs to be completed every 12 months. 

Assessment 

 Vital Response conducts progressive assessment throughout the course including practical demonstrations, multiple choice and short answer questionnaires.
 

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Course Information
ARC Guidelines relating to the provision of first aid as outlined 

Working knowledge of: 

• basic principles and concepts underlying the practice of first aid 
• procedures for dealing with major and minor injury and illness 
• priorities of management in first aid when dealing with life threatening conditions 
• basic occupational health and safety requirements in the provision of first aid 
• infection control principles and procedures, including use of standard precautions 
• chain of survival 
• first aiders' own skills and limitations 
• Understanding of the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), including when to use and when not to 

First aid management of: 

• abdominal injuries 
• allergic reactions 
• altered or loss of consciousness 
• bleeding 
• burns - thermal, chemical, friction, electrical 
• cardiac arrest 
• casualty with no signs of life 
• chest pain 
• choking/airway obstruction 
• injuries: cold and crush injuries; eye and ear injuries; head, neck and spinal injuries; minor skin injuries; needle stick injuries; soft tissue injuries including sprains, strains, dislocations 
• envenomation - snake, spider, insect and marine bites 
• environmental impact such as hypothermia, hyperthermia, dehydration, heat stroke 
• fractures 
• medical conditions, including cardiac conditions, epilepsy, diabetes, asthma and other respiratory conditions 
• near drowning 
• poisoning and toxic substances (including chemical contamination) 
• respiratory distress 
• seizures 
• shock 
• stroke 
• substance misuse - common drugs and alcohol, including illicit drugs 

• Awareness of stress management techniques and available support 
• Social/legal issues: 
• Duty of care 
• The need to be culturally aware 
• The importance of debriefing 
• Confidentiality 
• Recognition of own skills and limitations