Course Set - 22556VIC (Asthma) & 22578VIC (Anaphylaxis)

Successful completion of this course will provide participants with the skills, knowledge, and most importantly, confidence, to provide first aid treatment to any person suffering a sudden illness or injury, such as asthma or anaphylaxis. This course set applies to all workers or members of the community who may be required to provide first aid in the event of an asthma and/or anaphylaxis emergency in a community and/or workplace setting.

Satisfactorily completing all the requirements of this course set provides the student with the ability to develop risk management and risk minimisation strategies for individuals diagnosed at risk of asthma and/or anaphylaxis in the workplace. This includes the development and implementation of pre-emergency risk assessment/management and the development and implementation of individual asthma and/or anaphylaxis management plans.

This course provides nationally recognised training for workers, or nominated workplace first aiders, from any industry sector and addresses the provision of care to adults and/or children in the workplace who are diagnosed as being at risk of asthma and/or anaphylaxis or displaying signs/symptoms of asthma and/or anaphylaxis.
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COURSE DELIVERY
This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO #90909 by North-West First Aid
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
As a minimum, entrants to the course must have literacy and numeracy competencies equivalent to the Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3. An example of an ACSF Level 3 competency is being able to read and comprehend the ASCIA Action Plan for Anaphylaxis, use and respond to communication techniques to request appropriate emergency assistance at the scene of a First Aid incident and use writing skills to complete incident reports.

Physical fitness to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills.

Online study options: The online learning program can be found in the student portal. Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic devices with access to the internet to complete the online studies and practical assessment.

UNITS BEING DELIVERED
The following units will be included in your certificate:

• 22556VIC - Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies in the Workplace

• 22578VIC - Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis

COURSE DURATION

• Blended Face to Face contact time of at least 3 Hours (option only for workplace training)

• Face-to-Face contact time of at least 4 Hours 30 Mins (option only for workplace training)

• Online with face-to-face assessment -Face to Face contact time of at least (30 min up to 5 people or 60 min 5+ people ) *Used for all PUBLIC classes

ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS
Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks. These are detailed in the sections following.

CERTIFICATE RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
It is recommended that renewal for this course is undertaken every 3 years (36mths)

COURSE FEES AND PAYMENTS
Please refer to our booking calendar for individual course fees. Refund and fee protection policy – Please refer to the student handbook. Payment Terms – Payment for individual participants is upfront, group booking/workplace training payment terms are based on agreement between the client and service provider.

LEARNERS RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND SUPPORT, INCLUDING COMPLAINTS
Please note that enrolment to this course is made with North-West First Aid. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website https://allenstraining.com.au/ for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals. Student handbook link https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook

ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES
Performance tasks and practical scenarios:

Practical demonstrations:

• Administer asthma medication (with a spacer)

• Administer asthma medication (without a spacer)

• Administer an adrenaline autoinjector for anaphylaxis

• Provide first aid for an allergic reaction and anaphylaxis

Documentation:

• Complete a First aid/Incident report form

• Complete a Risk Assessment

• Complete an Individual Management Plan, which includes a Communication Plan

  Theory assessment:

• A written exam consisting of multiple choice and short answer questions