HLTAID009 - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

This First Aid and CPR refresher course is for those that hold a current first aid certificate only. This course is designed to refresh participants with up-to-date skills and knowledge required to provide first aid response, life support including how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a person who is unconscious and not breathing normally in line with Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines and management of casualty(s) and the incident and other first aiders until the arrival of medical or other assistance.Course Content:DRSABCD action planManaging the unconscious breathing casualtyCardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) stepsDemonstration and use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)LegalrequirementsInfection controlChoking and airway obstructionFirst Aid kitsChest PainAsthmaAllergic reactions and AnaphylaxisShockWounds and non-life-threatening bleedingBurns and scaldsSafety and risk managementFractures, sprains, strains and dislocationsHead, neck and spinal injuriesEye injuriesHeat and cold induced illnessesPoisons and toxic substancesBites and stingsUnconsciousnessAssessment:This course includes the following competency-based assessments:A Pre-Course Theory AssessmentA Theory Assessment with multiple choice questionsPractical Assessment, with tasks including:Perform at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) (5 cycles of both compressions and ventilations) on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor.Perform at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR (5 cycles of both compressions and ventilations) on an infant resuscitation manikin placed on a firm surface.Follow the prompts of an automated external defibrillator (AED)Complete an injury reportRespond to the following first aid scenarios:non-life-threatening bleeding control and shockNose bleedAnaphylaxisEnvenomationFractures and dislocationsAsthmaChoking and airway obstruction

This course involves the skills and knowledge required to confine small emergencies in a facility and it applies to occupants who are required to have first attack firefighting skills. It includes preparing for emergency situations, identifying and assessing an emergency, safely confining emergencies, using initial response equipment and reporting on the facility's emergency response.Small emergencies in a facility include incidents such as small fires that can be controlled using a fire extinguisher; chemical spills that can be controlled using facility personal protective clothing and equipment and a spill kit; or a vehicle accident where there is no significant injury or damage.This course has been developed to cover the facilities as specified in Australian Standard AS3745 and AS4083. For this course, as covered by AS3745 and/or AS4083, occupants are people attending a facility on a permanent or temporary basis such as an employee, contractor, student or resident, but not a visitor or patient and a facility is a building, structure or workplace that is, or may be, occupied by people (occupants).All aspects of this course must be undertaken in line with legislative requirements, organisational policies and procedures, and accepted safe work practices.Assessment:A Theory Assessment with multiple choice and short answer questionsPractical Assessments, with tasks including:A prestart inspection on a fire extinguisherCorrect use of portable fire extinguishersCorrect use of a fire blanket

TRG Hot Work (Cutting and Welding) at Mines and Petroleum Sites Awareness Training Course (Formerly MDG 25) minimises the risks to health and safety of people where cutting and welding activities are being carried out at mine and petroleum sites.On completion of this training course, you will have an understanding of:Safe use and handling of oxygen fuel equipmentSafe cylinder storage, transport and handlingElectrical welding safetyPower tool and grinder safetyIdentification of risks and hazardsHow to complete a Hot Work PermitThe course covers the following topics:Compliance documentationWelding Management Plan (WMP)Hazard identification, risk assessment and risk controlsFire and explosionHazardous areas, wet areas, confined spaces and working at heightsWelding underground in coal minesThe welding environmentPersonal protective equipment (PPE)Emergency preparednessEquipment inspections, storage, transportation and handling