This course is a nationally recognised. Triple A First Aid  is a Training Partner of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909  

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This course has been designed for individuals who are required to provide first aid to a person experiencing anaphylaxis until the arrival of medical assistance. This means being able to identify the triggers, signs, and symptoms of allergic reactions and anaphylaxis, and follow the standard first aid procedures to administer adrenaline using an adrenaline autoinjector to someone suffering anaphylaxis in the workplace or in the community.

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Satisfactorily completing all requirements of this course provides the student with the ability to develop risk management and risk minimisation strategies for individuals diagnosed at risk of anaphylaxis in the workplace. This includes the development and implementation of pre-emergency risk assessment/management and the development and implementation of individual anaphylaxis management plans.

 

This course provides nationally recognised training for workers, or nominated workplace first aiders, from any industry sector and addresses the provision of care to adults and/or children in the workplace who are diagnosed as being at risk of anaphylaxis or displaying signs/symptoms of anaphylaxis.

 

** There are specific industries that require additional training such as childcare workers, school teachers, and other related industries.

 

Units Delivered

The following units will be included in your certificate:

• 22578VIC - Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis

• VU23090 - Provide first aid management of anaphylaxis

• VU23091 - Develop risk minimisation and risk management strategies for anaphylaxis

 

Course Delivery

This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

 

Course Durations

Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.

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• Refresher Face to Face contact time of at least 2 Hours

• Blended Face to Face contact time of at least 2 Hours

• Face-to-Face Face to Face contact time of at least 3 Hours

• Online with face-to-face assessment Face to Face contact time of at least 15 Mins

 

 Entry Requirements

As a minimum, entrants to the course must have literacy and numeracy competencies equivalent to the Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3.  An example of an ACSF Level 3 competency is being able to read and comprehend the ASCIA Action Plan for Anaphylaxis, use and respond to communication techniques to request appropriate emergency assistance at the scene of a First Aid incident and use writing skills to complete incident reports.

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Physical fitness to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills.

Online study options:  The online learning program can be found in the student portal. Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet, or other electronic devices with access to the internet to complete the online studies and practical assessment.

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Assessment Requirements

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

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Certificate Renewal Requirements

This certificate has an industry recommended renewal period of 36 months

 

Learner Rights, Responsibilities & Support

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

 

 Assessment Activities

Practical demonstrations:

• Provide first aid treatment for anaphylaxis and administer adrenaline using a trainer autoinjector device on a mock casualty

• Provide first aid treatment for mild to moderate allergy which progresses to anaphylaxis and administers adrenaline using a trainer autoinjector device on a mock casualty

Documentation:

• Complete a First aid/Incident report form

• Complete a Risk Assessment 

• Complete an Individual Anaphylaxis Management and Communication Plan 

Theory assessment:

• A written exam consisting of multiple choice and short answer questions

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Other conditions:

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• Participants younger than 10 years may attend the course but will  not be eligible to receive an accredited Statement of Attainment.

• It is recommended that participants have literacy and numeracy competencies equivalent to National Reporting System (NRS) Level 2:  If you require any assistance with any special needs, reading, writing or interpreting services please contact Triple A First  Aid prior to the course so that we can arrange assistance if required.

• Please advise trainer if you need special assistance .

• Mode of delivery is onsite learning with written and practical assessments.

• Triple A  First Aid and RTO Partner is responsible for compliance of training aid assessment

• Triple A  First Aid and RTO Partner is responsible for issuance of AQF certification