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First Aid & Medical-Related Courses

HLTSS00068

Occupational First Aid Skill Set

Nationally Recognised Certificate
Fast Certificate Turnaround
Experienced and Certified Instructors
Flexible Learning Options
Industry Validated

Course Description

The unit set HLTSS00068 – Occupational First Aid Skill Set – provides individuals with advanced first aid skills and knowledge to manage workplace emergencies and administer high-level care in a wide range of critical situations. This skill set is ideal for workplace first aid officers, safety supervisors, and team leaders in industries such as construction, mining, manufacturing, and large corporate environments where there is a need for comprehensive first aid capabilities.

Throughout the course, participants will learn advanced first aid techniques, including managing complex injuries, providing life support, and performing resuscitation, including CPR and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). The training covers injury management for scenarios such as fractures, burns, and spinal injuries, as well as responding to medical emergencies like heart attacks, anaphylaxis, and asthma attacks. Participants will also gain skills in managing and maintaining first aid resources, coordinating emergency responses, and ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety regulations.

This skill set is ideal for those in high-risk workplaces or in roles that require an advanced level of first-aid knowledge and the ability to manage emergencies effectively.

Upon completing HLTSS00068 – Occupational First Aid Skill Set, participants will be equipped to handle advanced first aid situations, ensuring a safe and well-prepared workplace. This training is essential for maintaining workplace safety and ensuring that first aid services and resources are readily available and effective in responding to emergencies.

Units Delivered

Cost: $285.00

HLTSS00068 Occupational First Aid Skill Set

HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

HLTAID014 Provide Advanced First Aid

HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy

HLTAID016 Manage first aid services and resources

Additional Information

Course Delivery

This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

Entry Requirements

An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

An official form of photo identification (e.g., driver’s licence, passport, or student ID).
Physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills including CPR*
To successfully complete this course, students will need to demonstrate the following language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills during training and assessment:
- Learning: Follow detailed instructions, reflect on what I’ve learned, and use my knowledge to make decisions in high-pressure situations.
- Reading: Read and understand first aid guidelines, safety procedures, and equipment instructions.
- Writing: Clearly write reports, fill in incident forms, and record accurate first aid information.
- Oral communication: Speak clearly and confidently when giving instructions, asking questions, or providing updates during emergencies.
- Numeracy: Use numbers to check times, count compressions, read vital signs, or measure oxygen flow if needed.
- Digital Literacy: Able to use a mobile phone or basic device to read messages, follow online instructions, complete online forms or access learning resources

*Important note: In order to issue an accredited certificate, CPR must be performed on the floor with no exemptions.

Online learning: Students must have basic digital literacy skills to navigate online platforms, complete assessments, and access course materials. Before enrolment, students should assess their ability to engage in online learning. Support is available where required. The online learning program can be found in the student portal. Students must have access to a computer, smart phone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online studies and associated assessment tasks.

Delivery mode: Online with face-to-face - The online pre-course learning and theory assessment is expected to take approximately 8 hours to complete. These timeframes are estimates. Individuals with prior experience in similar training may complete the online component in less time, while those new to the subject may need more time to complete all the learning content and theory questions.

Assessment Activities

Performance tasks and practical scenarios:

Perform CPR on an adult (incl. single and two-rescuer CPR, using a bag-valve-mask, select and insert an appropriate airway adjunct, manage oxygen equipment and use an AED to deliver at least one shock)
Place a casualty into the recovery position
Complete a first aid incident report form based on a simulated first aid scenario
Perform CPR on an infant
Manage a casualty with anaphylaxis
Manage a casualty with asthma
Manage a choking casualty
Manage a casualty with non-life-threatening bleeding requiring minor wound cleaning
Manage a casualty with a nosebleed
Manage a casualty with a fracture and dislocation
Manage a casualty with a sprain and strain
Manage a casualty with envenomation (snake/ funnel-web spider bite)
Coordinate a multiple casualty incident
Manage a casualty with a life-threatening bleed and shock and provide oxygen
Complete a first aid incident report form based on the life-threatening bleed scenario
Maintain resuscitation equipment
Conduct a workplace risk assessment
Develop a first aid response plan including strategies for management of incidents
Use a first-aid checklist to service a workplace first aid kit for supplies’ replacement and equipment maintenance