(Nationally Recognised in Australia HLTFA301B)

The purpose of this program is to provide participant with training in basic life support and in the first aid management of the more common and / or more serious injuries or illnesses that may be encountered within the general community at home, the workplace or during recreation.

Participant will be trained in first aid procedures that should enable participant to assist an injured or ill person until medical aid is accessed. Topics covered include: management of the unresponsive victim, resuscitation, bleeding, respiratory emergencies, cardiac emergencies, fractures, soft tissue injuries, head injuries, diabetes, epilepsy / convulsions, envenomation, poisoning, and thermal injuries. Participant will participate in both theory and practical sessions, which will be followed by a skills assessment and multiple-choice theory knowledge test.

After the competent completion of all of the required skills, participant will receive a Statement of Attainment from DAN when the registration procedures have been completed. The program is accredited by State and National government recognition authorities under National Training Recognition Scheme.

This course includes: 18 hours of theory lecture and skills training, registration, certification with lamination, use of training aids and consumables (Laerdal manikin, gloves...), personal DAN student handbook, personal Laerdal pocket mask, personal triangular and crepe bandages.