HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid

Delivery Mode/Course Duration

This course is delivered through a combination of pre-course online learning and 5 hours face to face training. All online learning must be successfully completed prior to attendance at the face to face training.

Failure to complete the online learning prior to attending the face to face training places a student at a significant disadvantage. By not completing all online learning prior to attending the face to face course student’s may struggle to complete the practical assessments to the level required for an outcome of competent.

Any student who does not successfully complete the online learning prior to the face to face course does so at their own risk. If a student has not completed the online learning and fails to achieve an outcome of satisfactory for two or more practical assessments, the student will be deemed not yet competent and will be required to attend an additional face to face training session. This will incur additional course fees.

Students will receive their access to online learning 14 days prior to the course start date. Students who enrol less than 14 days prior to the course start date will receive access no later than close of business the following business day.

Any student having difficulty completing the online learning is encouraged to contact SMA for additional support and resources.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer

SMA offers both RPL and Credit Transfer pathways for this course.

• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available to students who can provide sufficient evidence that they already possess the skills, knowledge, and experience outlined in the course unit. This may include formal or informal learning, work experience, or professional registration. For example, individuals holding current AHPRA registration as a medical practitioner, nurse, or physiotherapist may be eligible for RPL.
• Credit Transfer is available to students who have previously completed equivalent units of competency through another Registered Training Organisation (RTO). Verified transcripts or statements of attainment will be required to assess eligibility.

How to Apply

1. Read the RPL and Credit Transfer Policy
2. Complete the Application form and attach your supporting evidence.
   • RPL: e.g. CV, job descriptions, employer reports, portfolio of work.
   • Credit Transfer: certified copies of Statements of Attainment or transcripts.
3. Submit your application to [email protected] for assessment.

Assessment

Students will be assessed individually and in group activities. Students need to display competency in all assessable elements to successfully complete the unit package HLTAID011 accreditation. Assessment is conducted using the following methods:

• Scenario assessment – Students are required to demonstrate the essential skills and knowledge to respond to a range of first aid or emergency situations, including scenarios aligned with the performance criteria required for this program.
• Demonstration of Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation procedures – Students will demonstrate Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation on SMA training manikins – adult, child and infant – in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines.
• Demonstration of various first aid techniques – Students, individually and as a group, are required to demonstrate competency in a range of first aid techniques.
• Theory Assessment – Students must complete an online theory assessment with a 100% pass rate required.

Course Resources

The following learning resources are provided to students during class and face-to-face sessions:

• Online Learning, including a downloadable E-Book.
• PowerPoint presentation that is interactive and customised to include real-life first aid and Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation examples and scenarios.
• Adult and infant resuscitation manikins in line with ARC Guidelines for assessment of Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation procedures.
• Adrenaline auto-injector training device.
• AED training device.
• Placebo bronchodilator and spacer device.
• Roller bandages.
• Triangular bandages.
• Workplace First Aid kit.
• Workplace injury, trauma and/or illness record, or other appropriate workplace incident report form for written reports.
• Wound dressings.

Special Needs and LLN Reasonable Adjustment

Sports Medicine Australia recognises that students participating in its training courses may have special needs. These may include but are not limited to students with language, literacy and/or numeracy problems, or disabilities. Students with special needs should contact us prior to enrolment to discuss their needs.

Behaviour Expectations

SMA endeavours to provide a learning environment which is supportive of group and individual learning. To achieve this, support is required from all students, presenters and course convenors. It is therefore expected that students will behave in a manner which is respectful of fellow students and Sports Medicine Australia staff.

Policies

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