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

This course is conducted in house at the our Training Centre, or we can come to you for bookings of five or more.

• 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.

• Face to Face – 4.5 hours (minimum) – full face to face course
• Blended delivery – 3 hours (minimum) face to face course – with the addition of 1.5-hour self-paced learning to be completed prior to attending the face to face course
• Refresher training – 3 hours (minimum) – conditions apply for this option, for example, you will need to provide previous current certificates.

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

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.

Currency and refresher training requirements: Requirements for first aid competencies, including refresher training, are dependent on both the state/territory jurisdiction as well as the industry sector. Refresher training and currency of first aid knowledge and skills is to be demonstrated in line with Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines (http://www.resus.org.au/), Guidelines of Australian national peak clinical bodies, Relevant industry regulations, and State/territory legislation and regulations. There is no industry recommended renewal identified on the certificate, employers are recommended to consult with stakeholders to identify appropriate training periods.

• Course cost $70, discounts may apply for bookings of Five or more students.

• Refund and fee protection policy – Please refer to the student handbook.

• Payment Terms – Payment for individual participants is upfront, group booking payment terms are based on agreement between the client and service provider.

No work placement will be required as part of this course.

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with First Aid Courses Toowoomba who is a Training Partner of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website www.allenstraining.com.au for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.