First Aid Course
HLTAID011 PROVIDE FIRST AID
At Achieve Training & Assessment Services, we offer a number of first aid courses to ensure that you have the most relevant and up-to-date training. Our courses cover everything you need to know in order to handle health and safety issues in the workplace, from CPR to anaphylactic emergencies. Whether you work in an office building, school or factory, these skills could mean the difference between life and death.
Course Length: 1 x 7 hour Day
Cost: $150
CPR Course
HLTAID009 PROVIDE CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION
This course teaches the skills and knowledge required to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines. This course is developed for existing workers in the industry who may require CPR training as recommended by the ARC.
Course Length: 4 hours
Cost: $60
First Aid in Education and Care Course
HLTAID012 PROVIDE FIRST AID IN AN EDCUATION AND CARE SETTING
This unit applies to a range of workers within an education and care setting who are required to respond to a first aid emergency, including asthma and anaphylactic emergencies. This includes early childhood workers and educators who work with school age children in outside school hours care and vacation programs.
Course Length: 1 x 7 hour Day
Cost: $170
Anaphylaxis Course
VU21800 PROVIDE FIRST AID MANAGEMENT OF ANAPHYLAXIS
This unit describes the outcomes required to assist a person suffering an anaphylactic reaction until the arrival of medical assistance. Application of this unit relates to the use of adrenaline auto-injecting devices, (e.g. EpiPen®/Anapen®).
Course Length: 4 hours
Cost: $50
Why Is Workplace First Aid Training Important?
Learning some basic first aid skills is essential for everyone, but for people in management positions, these skills are vital and could help reduce the number of accidents in the workplace. Making the working environment safe for staff is one of the most important responsibilities of any management team, and ensuring those in charge are first-aid trained means that all employees can come to work feeling safe and at ease.
It also means that in the event of an accident, managers will be able to deal with an incident or emergency efficiently and promptly, reducing the chances of a negative outcome. In a larger company, it may also be worthwhile assigning first aid officers who are trained in basic first aid, CPR and anaphylactic emergencies.
The Benefits For Your Business Are Tenfold
Ensuring employees have even a basic understanding of the potential hazards and accidents in the workplace can also reduce the chances of emergencies arising. And this not only prevents injuries, but it boosts productivity, minimises reputational damage, and builds a sense of confidence and awareness in your staff that they will carry through to their work. Showing that you care about them by offering first aid training or undergoing it yourself can also boost company morale and encourage staff to stay with you, improving employee retention.
To learn more about our first aid courses in Illawarra, call us at 02 4201 0418 and speak to a member of our team.
