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Important pre-course information
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and requirements prior to completing an online booking.
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Click on any course below to find out more information about how it's delivered, whats involved and the types of skills you will learn.
First Aid Awareness Courses
Parents, Bubs and Toddlers First Aid
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Learn at home - Non-accredited First Aid Training - supplied with or without a manakin to keep (CLICK HERE!)
Introductory First Aid Courses
Apply First Aid – HLTFA301B
| Course Description: |
This course prepares you to respond to emergency situations by providing you with the skills and knowledge in first aid treatment. |
| Course Options |
- Apply First Aid (e-Learning) - 3 hours at home/work
- Apply First Aid - 2 Days
- Apply First Aid Workbook - 1 Day
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| Course Content |
- responding to and managing an unconscious casualty
- performing CPR
- communicating details of the incident
- respiratory and cardiac emergencies
- bleeding and shock
- acute medical emergencies
- musculoskeletal injuries
- traumatic injuries to the head, spine, chest, abdomen and pelvis
- poisons, bites, stings and extremes of temperature
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| Duration |
- 3 hours in class after completion of DVD ROM
- 16 hours in class (2 day)
- 8 hours in class + completion of pre-course workbook
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| Recommended Recertification Period |
- Apply First Aid - 3 Years
- Perform CPR - 12 months
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| Pre-requisites |
Nil |
Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - HLTCPR201A
| Course Description: |
This course provides you with the skills and knowledge to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in an emergency situation. |
| Course Options |
- Perform CPR (e-Learning) - 1 hour at home/work
- Perform CPR - 3 hours
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| Course Content |
- responding to and managing an unconscious casualty
- performing CPR
- communicating details of the incident
|
| Duration |
- 1 hours in class after completion of DVD ROM
- 3 hours in class
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| Recommended Recertification Period |
Perform CPR - 12 months |
| Pre-requisites |
Nil |
Low Voltage Rescue with CPR
| Course Description: |
If you are working in the electrical industry, this refresher course will provide you with the knowledge in low voltage rescue as well as resuscitation skills in the event of an electrocution incident. |
| Course Options |
- Low Voltage Rescue with CPR (e-Learning) - 1 hour at home/work
- Low Voltage Rescue with CPR - 3.5 to 4 hours
|
| Course Content |
- responding to and managing an unconscious casualty
- performing CPR
- communicating details of the incident
- introduction to electrical safety regulations
- use of low voltage rescue equipment
- performing a rescue from a low voltage switchboard including resuscitation
|
| Duration |
- 1.5 hours in class after completion of DVD ROM
- 3.5 hours in class
|
| Recommended Recertification Period |
Perform CPR with Low Voltage Rescue - 6 months |
| Pre-requisites |
Previous completion of an accredited Low Voltage Rescue Course. |
Provide Basic Emergency Life Support - HLTFA201A
| Course Description: |
This course prepares you to recognise and respond to life threatening emergencies using basic life support treatment. |
| Course Options |
- Provide Basic Emergency Life Support (e-Learning) - 3 hours at home/work
- Provide Basic Emergency Life Support - 1 Day
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| Course Content |
- responding to and managing an unconscious casualty
- performing CPR
- communicating details of the incident
- respiratory and cardiac emergencies
- bleeding and shock
|
| Duration |
- 3 hours in class after completion of DVD ROM
- 8 hours in class
|
| Recommended Recertification Period |
- Provide Basic Emergency Life Support - 3 Years
- Perform CPR - 12 months
|
| Pre-requisites |
Nil |
Anaphylaxis Management - 30728QLD
| Course Description: |
This course provides you with the skills and knowledge to manage an anaphylactic (allergic) emergency and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in an emergency situation. |
| Course Options |
- Anaphylaxis Management - 4 Hours
|
| Course Content |
- Anaphylactic (allergy) management
- responding to and managing an unconscious casualty
- performing CPR
- communicating details of the incident
- use of an EpiPen to treat anaphylactic shock
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| Duration |
4 hours in class |
| Recommended Recertification Period |
Anaphylaxis Management - 12 months |
| Pre-requisites |
Nil |
Provide First Aid in a Remote Situation - HLTCPR201A / HLTFA301B / HLTFA302A
| Course Description: |
This course provides you with the essential knowledge and practical skills to apply first aid and manage casualties in remote situations where arrival of medical assistance may be delayed. |
| Course Options |
- Remote Casualty Management - 2 Days
|
| Course Content |
- responding to an emergency in a remote situation
- provide first aid in a remote situation
- work in conjunction with medical personnel and emergency services support
- evaluate the incident
|
| Duration |
16 hours in class |
| Recommended Recertification Period |
- Provide First Aid in a Remote Situation - 3 Years
- Perform CPR - 12 months
|
| Pre-requisites |
Current Apply First Aid with Perform CPR |
Advanced First Aid Courses
Apply Advanced Resuscitation Techniques - HLTFA404A
| Course Description: |
This course prepares you to provide advanced resuscitation techniques and incorporates the use of automatic external defibrillators and advanced oxygen equipment. |
| Course Options |
- Apply Advanced Resuscitation Techniques - 1 Day
|
| Course Content |
- legal requirements
- assessing the situation
- use of advanced resuscitation equipment
- use of automated external defibrillators
- safe manual handling
- communicating and evaluating an emergency incident
|
| Duration |
8 hours in class + completion of pre-course workbook |
| Recommended Recertification Period |
Apply Advanced Resuscitation Techniques - 12 months |
| Pre-requisites |
Apply First Aid certificate with current Perform CPR competency |
Apply Advanced First Aid - HLTFA402B
| Course Description: |
This course builds on the Apply First Aid course to include advanced first aid skills and the use of a range of life saving equipment. |
| Course Options |
- Apply Advanced Resuscitation Techniques - 2 Days
|
| Course Content |
- legal requirements
- assessing the situation
- use of advanced resuscitation equipment
- use of automatic external defibrillators
- safe manual handling
- communicating and evaluating an emergency incident
- pain and anaphylaxis management
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| Duration |
16 hours in class + completion of pre-course workbook |
| Recommended Recertification Period |
- Apply Advanced First Aid - 3 years
- Apply Advanced Resuscitation Techniques - 12 months
|
| Pre-requisites |
Apply First Aid certificate with current Perform CPR competency |
Automated External Defibrillation - 30741QLD
| Course Description: |
This course prepares you to provide automatic external defibrillation techniques to casualties, including CPR, until the arrival of medical assistance. |
| Course Options |
- Automated External Defibrillation - 4 hours
|
| Course Content |
- Casualty assessment and infection control
- Use of an automatic external defibrillator
- Performing CPR
|
| Duration |
4 hours in class |
| Recommended Recertification Period |
- Automated External Defibrillation - 12 months
- Performing CPR - 12 months
|
| Pre-requisites |
Nil |
Advanced Life Support and Casualty Management in Remote Areas - HLTFA402B / HLTFA302A
| Course Description: |
This course provides you with the essential knowledge and practical skills to provide advanced life support and manage a casualty in remote situations until the arrival of medical assistance. |
| Course Options |
- Advanced Life Support and Casualty Management in Remote Areas - 5 Days
|
| Course Content |
- preparing to respond to an emergency in a remote situation
- assessing the situation
- managing the casualty
- life saving equipment
- pain and anaphylaxis management
- safe manual handling
- communicating and evaluating an emergency incident
- working in conjunction with medical and emergency services support
- improvisation for first aid, extrication and egress equipment
|
| Duration |
5 Days in class |
| Recommended Recertification Period |
- Remote Casualty Management- 3 Years
- Perform CPR - 12 months
|
| Pre-requisites |
Apply First Aid or Remote Casualty Management certificate with current Perform CPR competency |
Industry Specific First Aid Courses
Advanced Cardiac Life Support for Medical Professionals
| Course Description: |
This course is aimed at delivery to General Practitioners. It provides participants with information and a practical hands-on approach to managing cardiac arrest and advanced airway management techniques.
For more information or to book online click here . |
Perform CPR for Medical Professionals
Allied Professionals - Podiatry
| Course Description: |
This course is aimed at delivery to General Practitioners. This program is a 1.5 hour course based on recognition of the medical professional's initial tertiary level training.
For more information or to book online click here . |
Queensland Ambulance Service also offers advanced training courses that can be customised to your specific industry requirements. To discuss your organisations first aid training needs, please call Smart Services Queensland on 1300 369 003 or email firstaidtraining@dcs.qld.gov.au .
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Course Outcome: |
The outcome for this course is to provide participants with knowledge and skills of automatic external defibrillation. |
Recommended Renewal Date: |
Ensure you have the most up to date automatic external defibrillation knowledge and skills by attending an automatic external defibrillation course annually. |
Duration: |
6 hours |
Pre-requisite: |
Current Senior first aid Statement of Attainment (or equivalent) with current Cardiopulmonary resuscitation Statement of Attainment. Participant must be over 18 years of age or have written parental/guardian consent to attend. |
Competencies: |
QAS has utilised the unit of competency QASFA06 – Operate an automatic external defibrillator to develop the QAS Automatic external defibrillation course (30122QLD). |
Cost: |
Normal Cost $141.20 per person, Booked Online $127.10 |
More information call: |
1300 369 003 or Book
Online |
Recommended for renewing competencies every 12 months.
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Course Outcome: |
The outcome for this course is to provide participants with knowledge and skills of automatic external defibrillation. |
Recommended Renewal Date: |
Ensure you have the most up to date automatic external defibrillation knowledge and skills by attending an automatic external defibrillation course annually. |
Duration: |
4 – 6 hours (dependent on skill level) |
Pre-requisite: |
Current Automatic External Defibrillation Statement of Attainment
(or equivalent). Participant must be over 18 years of age or
have written parental/guardian consent to attend. |
Competencies: |
QAS has utilised the unit of competency QASFA06 – Operate an automatic external defibrillator to develop the QAS Automatic external defibrillation course (30122QLD). |
Cost: |
Normal Cost $141.20 per person, Booked Online $127.10 |
More information call: |
1300 369 003 or Book
Online |
For information regarding Queensland Ambulance Services refund policy please click here - First Aid Training Refund Policy (PDF 134kb)
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Last updated 14 February 2011