FA-1 Apply First Aid Training - St. John Ambulance, Australia Approved

Aims

To give participants the skills and knowledge of basic first aid needed to be able to deal with the injuries most likely to occur in everyday life. Upon successful completion of practical and theory assessment a certificate of competency is issued, valid for 3 years.

Outcomes

Understand legal issues and infection control
Describe principles of first aid
Place a casualty in the recovery position
Understand the respiratory system and it's problems
Apply DRABCD & alternative recovery position
Understand the circulatory system and it's problems
Apply Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for adults, child and infants
Airway Management
- how to clear, then open airway
- oropharyngeal insertion
- jaw thrust manoeuvre
- log rolling if trauma suspected
- use of pocket mask
- use of a bag-valve mask
Use of an Automated External Defribillator (AED)
Use of digital blood pressure machines
Eye wash station/showers and its use
Use of Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) / Workfloor Instruction Cards
Perform triage
Moving / lifting casualties
Manage bleeding and shock
Manage Anaphylaxis
Understand and manage environmental conditions
Identify loss of consciousness
Identify and manage fracture
Identify and treat for poisoning, bites, stings and eye injuries
Manage eye and ear injuries
Manage substance misuse
Evaluation of performance and stress management
Manage the use of first aid kits

Location and Duration

The duration of the course is 3-days. The course is delivered at Megamas Training Company Sdn. Bhd., in Mumong/Kuala Balai, Kuala Belait or Kiulap.

Pre-Requisite

None

Validity

3 years

Medical Required

Yes

Delegates

Maximum number 12

Approval

St John Ambulance, Australia Approved