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Advanced First Aid HLTFA402B: Apply Advanced First Aid Course This unit builds on HLTFA301B: Apply first aid to include additional skills and use of a range of equipment. Participants must be able to provide a copy of their current Apply first aid certification if not completed with First Aid Alive. The unit is structured to incorporate the content of HLFA404A Apply advanced resuscitation techniques. Objective To equip participants with the theoretical knowledge and practical application to competently administer emergency first aid, as well as the treatment of other illnesses and injuries. It also provides advanced skills in Oxygen Resuscitation and in the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Assessment Workplace First Aid has both practical and theoretical elements, where participants demonstrate procedures of techniques used and exhibit the necessary knowledge on administering advanced first aid. Content Legal Issues Chain of Survival DRABCD Demonstrations and Practice on Manikins Practical Assessment First Aid Hygiene Trauma Management Medical Emergencies Oxygen Administration Oxygen Therapy Oxygen Resuscitation Care and Storage of Oxygen Cylinders Chain of Survival Procedure for Administration of an AED Safety issues relating to the AED Maintenance and Use of the AED Spinal Care (Use of Backboards and Spinal Collars) Emergency Childbirth Anaphylaxis and the use of Epipens Safe manual handling Administration of analgesia Use of bronchodilators First Aid Kits Monitoring Blood Pressure Length This course can be conducted one of two ways and is administered at the discretion of the client: A one day course, where students must also submit a workbook, completed at their own discretion. A two day course, with further face-to-face contact Validity The Statement of Attainment remains valid for three years from the completion date. It is recommended that resuscitation skills (CPR) are refreshed annually as well as the advanced resuscitation component.

Fees (Per Person) Course Cost Basic First Aid $100 Senior First Aid $120 Senior First Aid Re-Accreditation $90 CPR $50 Advanced Resuscitation $100 Advanced First Aid $200 Provide First Aid in a Remote Situation $200 Special discounted rates for groups of 10 or more. Course fees are GST free in accordance with a Private Ruling obtained from the Australian Taxation Office.