Course Information

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty. The unit applies to all workers who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings. This unit can be contextualised to the workplace as required. Learners can be completing first aid for the first time or completing it as part of their three (3) yearly requalification. The CPR component of the course is valid for 12 months and will need to be updated annually for you to keep the certification current. The identified target groups for the unit are broad ranging from those who may be required to provide first aid response and CPR in a range of situations including community and workplace setting. For many candidates it is a requirement to gain or maintain employment.

Course Content

• Respond to an emergency situation
• Identify and handle hazards
• Assess casualty
• Perform CPR procedures in accordance with ARC guidelines
• Operate AED device
• Apply appropriate first aid procedures
• Operate first aid equipment
• Monitor casualty's condition
• Communicate details of the incident
• Evaluate the incident and own performance
• Abdominal injuries
• Allergic reactions
• Bleeding and wound care
• Burns and scalds
• Envenomation
• Eye and ear injuries
• Poisoning and toxic substances

Course Duration

• Online: Pre-course theory
• Face-to-face: Practical observations (1 day Practical in classroom with prior online learning).

Course Date

The course is held once a month from 9am – 4:30pm.
Please contact BCC Institute to confirm the date on 02 9793 8155.

Course Location

Level 1, 457 Chapel Road, Bankstown 2200

Entry Requirements

• Unique Student Identifier (USI)
• Students must have the physical ability to perform resuscitation by kneeling on the floor for a minimum of (2) minutes of uninterrupted CPR.

Course Cost

$200 GST Free