HLTSS00068 Occupational First Aid Skill Set

Occupational First Aid

The HLTSS00068 Occupational First Aid Skill Set course is the NEW updated version of this course, replacing the superseded HLTSS00027 Occupational First Aid Skill Set from 2022.

This skill set provides a set of skills to establish, maintain and facilitate the provision of appropriate first aid in a workplace environment, including the skills to provide an emergency first aid response in the event of an emergency. It is designed for workplaces where a first aid room may or is required under the state / territory legislation

Our Paramedical trainers will provide you with the best training available

The skill set is recognised as the required training for Occupational First Aider’s in the workplace under all the various ‘workcover’ authorities throughout Australia

Courses are available throughout Sydney, Newcastle and the Central Coast.

Course covers:

This skill set is a comprehensive course covering all the aspects of HLTAID014 Provide Advanced First Aid, HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy  as well as HLTAID016 Manage first aid services and resources. The HLTAID016 unit provides participants with the skills and knowledge on how to set up and manage a first aid room and run first aid services within large organisations such as mine or construction sites.
 

This skill set provides a set of skills to establish, maintain and facilitate the provision of appropriate first aid in a workplace environment, including the skills to provide an emergency first aid response in the event of an emergency. It is designed for workplaces where a first aid room may or is required under the state / territory legislation.

The Occupational First Aid course is especially designed for high risk work sites with more than 100 staff in attendance and where a first aid room is required under the various state / territory Safework authority legislation.  

How do I enrol ??

Please phone our office and discuss your needs with a staff member. 

Target Audience

This skill set has been endorsed by industry as appropriate for people who are either employed in, or intending to become employed in, nominated occupational first aider roles

Course Requirements

Only basic numeracy and literacy skills are needed to attend this course. Access to a computer with internet capability is required to complete the online learning module – as is also basic computer skills eg ability to open files, web browsers etc. using ideally the latest version of CHROME as your web browser. 

If you have ANY special needs ( eg, language / literacy / numeracy difficulties, physical disabilities etc ) that you think may impact on your ability to complete this training please let us know prior to enrolling. 

Assessment requirements

There is theory and practical assessment to ensure that the participant has gained the required knowledge and confidence in the skills covered in the unit. You will be required, as per the Training Package, to complete 2 mins of CPR on a CPR manikin. Participants will also be required to demonstrate various practical skills including application of slings, use of various additional first aid equipment etc. A high level of competence is expected in all aspects of this unit to successfully complete the unit. Skills in research and understanding workplace policies is also required

Award Issued

Nationally Recognised unit/s of Competence 

HLTAID011 Provide Advanced First Aid

HLTAID014 Provide advanced first aid

HLTAID015 Provide Advanced Resuscitation and oxygen therapy

HLTAID016 Manage first aid services and resources

HLTSS00068 Occupational First Aid Skill Set

Recertification requirements

HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and HLTAID015 Provide Advanced Resuscitation and oxygen therapy refresher is recommended annually and HLTAID011 Provide Advanced First Aid at least every 3 years

Course Duration

Face to face training is 3 days plus recommended pre-course learning including on-line CPR videos 

Pre-course study

There is a pre-course online learning / assessment module required to be completed prior to attending this course.

There will be a short quiz at the beginning of the course on the information contained in the videos, this is to enable the trainer to better guide the content of the course for you.

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HLTSS00068 Occupational First Aid Skill Set

Award Issued

Nationally Recognised unit/s of Competence 

HLTAID011 Provide Advanced First Aid

HLTAID014 Provide advanced first aid

HLTAID015 Provide Advanced Resuscitation and oxygen therapy

HLTAID016 Manage first aid services and resources

HLTSS00068 Occupational First Aid Skill Set

Course Duration

Face to face training is 3 days plus recommended pre-course learning including on-line CPR videos 

Full Unit Documents

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