Refresher FAR (First Aid Responder) Course
Duration: 2 days
Accreditation Body/Award: PHECC
Learners will learn to deal with life-threatening or potentially life-threatening conditions until the arrival of emergency medical services.
Contents
Patient Assessment
Incident Procedures
Cardiac First Response (CPR & AED, Choking & Stroke)
Common Medical Emergencies (Asthma, Diabetes, Seizures, Poisoning & Fainting)
Injury Management & Shock (Bleeding, Bone Injuries, Sprains, Strains & Dislocations, Shock)
Care of the Unconscious Patient
Burns & Electrical Injury Care
Hypothermia & Hyperthermia
Information Management & Communications
The Well-Being of the First-Aid Responder
Course Notes
Entry Requirements:
There is no specific entry criterion including a minimum age. However, a course participant should be mature enough to comprehend the knowledge, skills and implications associated with defibrillation and have a maturity to complete assessment to receive certification.
Certification:
PHECC provider course certificate and card.
Valid for 2 years.
Refresher training must be completed prior to the expiry date of a valid certificate and card.
Assessments:
The learner is required to complete - Skills Demonstration and Examination
Course schedule.
Below you will find all dates and locations that this course is running.