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Version No. 30092016 RTO No. 5919 SPECIALISTS IN EMERGENCY CARE TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT PO Box 81, Cairns North QLD 4870 Australia Tel: +61 7 4047 7700 Fax: +61 7 4041 5361 Email: [email protected] Web: www.firstresponseaustralia.com.au EMERGENCY CARE FIRST RESPONSE Incorporating Certificate II in Medical Services First Response – HLT21015 COURSE OUTLINE COURSE CONTENT Target Audience This unique advanced program is designed for participants wishing to gain Emergency Care qualifications equipping them with advanced skills and knowledge. The most comprehensive emergency care program available in Australia before entering the pre-hospital arena. The course is especially suited for first responders, mine rescue, firefighters, road rescue, security personnel and those tasked with managing a casualty in a remote area when medical assistance is not directly available. Those wishing to attain the Certificate II in Medical Service First Response - HLT21015 can elect to complete the additional units listed below. Entry Requirements Previous First Aid training Units of Competency * Provide first aid (HLTAID003) * Provide Advanced Resuscitation (HLTAID007) * Provide Advanced First Aid (HLTAID006) * Provide Pain Management (PUAEME005A) * Provide First Aid in Remote Situations (HLTAID005) * Utilise Advanced Circulatory Technology within Emergency Medical Care (EMRPHC412A) * Implement the Universal Triage System for Pre Hospital Care (EMRPHC410A) Optional Electives - allows for attainment of Certificate II in Medical Service First Response - HLT21015: * Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures (HLTINF001) * Work with Diverse People (CHCDIV001) * Participate in Workplace Health & Safety (HLTWHS001) Duration and Mode of Delivery 5 days (face to face) plus pre-course study of approx. 10 hours. Cost Includes Texts, Workbooks, CPR Card, Statement of Attainment. * Primary Assessments (Basic Life Support) * Secondary Assessment, Examination & Documentation * Advanced Resuscitation * Hypoxia * Bag Valve Mask Resuscitators * Manually Triggered Ventilators * Oropharyngeal Airways * Suction Equipment * Oxygen Therapy * Impedance Threshold Devices (ResQPOD) * Active Compression/Decompression CPR (CardioPump) * Supraglottic Airways (i-gel Airways) * Cardiac Defibrillation (AEDs) * Emergency Action and Road Accidents * Acute Illness * Burns & Extremes of Temperature * Bleeding, Wounds and Eye Injuries * Bites, Stings and Poisoning * Bone, Joint, Chest, Pelvic & Abdominal Injuries * Childbirth * Remote Area Emergency Care * Drug Administration under Medical Direction * Pain Management - Inhaled Analgesia (Entonox / Methoxyflurane) * Advanced Bleeding Management * Advanced Fracture Management * Spinal Stabilisation & Immobilisation * Moving & Lifting Patients * SMART Triage Assessments * Working with Diverse People * Infection Control * WHS participation * Assessments
