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Anaphylaxis & Asthma Combined Course
22099VIC | First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis
21886VIC | Emergency Asthma Management
The combined Asthma and Anaphylaxis course is designed to comply with new childcare first aid regulations.
New Regulations
On 1 January 2012, the ‘National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education and Care' begins. It is being introduced across Australia to help children have the best possible start in life.
Under the Education and Care Services National Law ACECQA must publish lists of approved qualifications, including a list of approved first aid qualifications, anaphylaxis management training and emergency asthma management training.
This training course includes 2 units from the approved list:
22099VIC Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis
21886VIC Course in Emergency Asthma Management
Asthma
This unit of competency has been developed to provide students with the skills to recognise an asthma attack, provide first aid assistance to the casualty, hold blue reliever medication in a first aid kit for asthma emergencies and the administration of prescribed medications. Successful students may apply to be registered for a Bronchodilator Accreditation number.
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®).
The unit covers the recognition, management, prevention and risk minimisation strategies related to allergic reactions and anaphylaxis. It provides the outcomes required to develop and implement a management plan to reduce the risk of severe reactions in individuals diagnosed with anaphylaxis.
Online workbook contains 60 questions
Course details
Purpose: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid response, life support, management of casualty(s), the incident and other first aiders, until the arrival of medical or other assistance and provide advance training in the use of auto injectors for the treatment of anaphylaxis and the advance treatments associated with Asthma.
Course Format:
REFRESHER COURSE (WITH CURRENT FIRST AID CERTIFICATE )
To qualify for a refresher course, you would have a current certificate and need to bring it along to the training session and submit a copy with student paperwork.
Complete the online or paper based workbook (completing pre course study optional) & 4-5 hour practical course for experienced first aiders such as a recertification course. Proof of currency is required to be submitted
ON-SITE COURSE: available for childcare centres after hours or weekends
PUBLIC COURSE: please call 94863120 for further details
ADDITIONAL TO APPLY FIRST AID COURSE or Apply First Aid Refresher
Attend an extra hour on top of the Apply First Aid Course - can be completed on-site or as part of one of our public courses.
Assessment:
Written exam for every unit
Group activities and oral questioning throughout the course
Practical demonstrations/skills assessments.
Qualification issued: Statement of attainment
Certificate refresher course is recommended every 3 years. The First aid Codes of Practice requires currency (3 year revision) and that in the workplace. The student is responsible for the revision every three years to remain current.
Certification: A4 display certificate plus a wallet card
Pre-requisites: Apply First Aid HLTFA301C for Refresher
Standards: The course complies with policy advice from the Australian Resuscitation Council
Topics covered
- Asthma - what is it
- Treatment plan asthma
- Prevention
- Signs and Symptoms
- Anaphylaxis
- Treatment plan anaphylaxi
- Anaphylax prevention
- Signs and Symptoms
Registration details
Course conducted under the auspices and in partnership with Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Board (VETAB) Registered Training Organisation number 90909 (Allens Training Pty Ltd).
Private or on-site lessons can be arranged. Please phone 94863120 for details.