Anaphylaxis Asthma and CPR

This course is conducted in house at the SFASS Training Centre, or we can come to you for bookings of five or more.

• As a minimum, entrants to this course must have literacy and numeracy competencies equivalent to the Australian Core Skills Framework Level 2. An example of an ACSF Level 2 competency is being able to read and comprehend the ASCIA Action Plan for Anaphylaxis, request appropriate emergency assistance at the scene of the incident and complete incident reports.
• In addition, it is recommended that entrants have current competency in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Participants must have the physical fitness to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration such as positioning a casualty ready to administer an autoinjector and administering the autoinjector and for administering asthma medication.

• Face to Face – 4.5 hours (minimum) – full face to face course

• Blended delivery – 3 hours (minimum) face to face course – with the addition of 1.5-hour self-paced learning to be completed prior to attending the face to face course

• Refresher training – 3 hours (minimum) – conditions apply for this option, for example, you will need to provide previous current certificates.

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

Assessments conducted during face-to-face training session(s) include:

• Performance tasks:
  • Administer asthma medication without a spacer
  • Administer the adrenaline autoinjector for anaphylaxis
  • First aid for allergic reaction and anaphylaxis
• Practical scenarios:
  • Breathing difficulties – Asthma
• Documentation:
  • First aid/Incident report form
  • Complete a risk assessment for asthma and anaphylaxis and an individual management plan for a child with asthma and anaphylaxis based on a case study and information provided
  • Individual asthma and anaphylaxis management plan for a child, which includes a communication plan to raise awareness of the child’s allergies, triggers and their management plan
• Theory assessment – A written assessment consisting of short answer and multiple-choice questions. The student must complete all assessment questions.

Currency and refresher training requirements: Requirements for first aid competencies, including refresher training, are dependent on both the state/territory jurisdiction as well as the industry sector. Refresher training and currency of first aid knowledge and skills is to be demonstrated in line with Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines (http://www.resus.org.au/), Guidelines of Australian national peak clinical bodies, Relevant industry regulations, and State/territory legislation and regulations. There is no industry recommended renewal identified on the certificate, employers are recommended to consult with stakeholders to identify appropriate training periods.

• Course cost $70, discounts may apply for bookings of Five or more students.

• Refund and fee protection policy – Please refer to the student handbook.

• Payment Terms – Payment for individual participants is upfront, group booking payment terms are based on agreement between the client and service provider.

No work placement will be required as part of this course.

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 www.allenstraining.com.au for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.