Module/Code: HLTFA201A (from the Health Training Package HLT07)
Duration:  8 hours
Cost:  Price upon application. 

Course Summary
This course is designed for those who require training that conforms to the recommendations of the Australian Resuscitation Council and provides the knowledge and skills to perform Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and basic life support skills. This course incorporates the content of: HLTCPR201A Perform CPR

National Course Code
HLTFA201A Provide Basic Emergency Life Support (from the Health Training Package HLT07)

Duration
The expected duration to complete this course is 8 hours training and assessment.

Content
• Principles of first aid
• D.R.A.B.C.D Action Plan
• Basic emergency management skills
• Assess vital signs
• Recognise the need for CPR
• CPR techniques
• Understanding the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Choking & airway obstructions
• First aid procedures for shock, bleeding and allergic reactions
• Reporting and recording an emergency
• Stress management and support


Award Issued
Statement of Attainment

Prerequisites
Participants must be 14 years or older

Module/Code: HLTFA301B (from the Health Training Package HLT07)
Duration:  16 hours
Cost:  Price upon application. 

Course Summary
This course is designed for those who require training that conforms to the recommendations of the Australian Resuscitation Council and provides the knowledge and skills to provide first aid response, life support, management of the casualty(s) and resuscitation. This course incorporates the content of: HLTCPR201A Perform CPR HLTFA201A Provide Basic Emergency Life Support

National Course Code
HLTFA301B Apply First Aid (from the Health Training Package HLT07)

Delivery Options
The expected duration to complete this course is 16 hours training and assessment. Students are to complete the theory via self-paced learning using either our on-line courses or we can send out a workbook and manual. Upon completion of the theory students are required to attend 6 hours of face to face practical learning and assessment. A refresher course is available for students who hold a current Apply First Aid certificate. We can also still deliver the traditional two day face to face course.

Content
• The principals of first aid
• Basic OH&S requirements
• Infection control
• The Chain of Survival
• First aider’s skills & limitations
• Understanding the use of an Automated External Defibrillator
• Abdominal injuries
• Allergic reactions
• Bleeding & Burns
• Cardiac arrest & chest pain
• Casualty with NO signs of life
• Chest pain
• Choking & airway obstructions
• Injuries to the body
• Bites and stings
• Environmental injuries
• Medical conditions
• Near drowning
• Poisoning and toxic substances
• Respiratory distress
• Seizures, shock & stroke
• Substance misuse
• Stress management techniques
• Social and legal issues


Award Issued
Statement of Attainment in HLTFA301B – Apply First Aid Valid for three (3) years from the completion date

Prerequisites
Participants must be 14 years or older

Module/Code: CHC30102
Cost:  Price upon application. 

Course Overview
Aged Care is an important and growing industry offering a range of rewarding career possibilities. You will learn about the aged care sector, how to communicate effectively and meaningfully with older people, the range of care and supports available to older people and how to provide a professional standard of care and support to older people. A career in the aged care sector may lead you to work in residential aged care facilities, in community services organisations, or within the health industry. People with this qualification work in a range of positions such as Assistant in Nursing, Community Support Worker, Accommodation Support Worker, Carer, In Home Respite Worker, Personal Care Worker, Home Care Assistant, Nursing Assistant, Community Care Worker, Field Officer, or Community House Worker.

Entry Requirements
To enrol in this course you must be able to demonstrate approximately Year 10 levels of mathematics, reading and writing skills, or alternatively be enrolled in a relevant skills development course. Relevant employment experience would be an advantage. To discuss your personal circumstances with one of our training professionals, please send us an enquiry.

Course Structure
13 units must be selected for this qualification including 9 compulsory units and 4 elective units.

Course Duration (Depending on Competency)
Part Time: Classes are held 4 days per week (20 hours) over 3 months. SUccessful completion of this course requires attendance at scheduled classes, plus a minimum of 150 hours work placement.

Learning Options
You can study this course by distance, through flexible workplace training, or face-to-face in a classroom.

If you choose to complete this course through your workplace your trainer will work with you to design a program that is tailored to your job role.

You will be assessed according to your competencies and you will have a range of options for demonstrating your skills and knowledge. Your trainer will help you to plan your assessment to ensure the most suitable methods for your circumstances are used. The National College Australia assessment process looks at your whole role and assesses your competencies within these roles rather than on a unit by unit basis, thereby offering you the ability to demonstrate your skills doing what you do best, in an environment familiar to you.

Compulsory Units
CHCAC1C Provide Support to an Older Person (50 hrs)
CHCAC2C Provide Personal Care (50 hrs)
CHCAC3C Orientation to Aged Care Work (50 hrs)
CHCAC6C Support the Older Person to Meet their Emotional and Psychological Needs (90 hrs)
CHCAC15A Provide Care and Support which is Responsive to the Specific Nature of Dementia (60 hrs)
CHCCOM2B Communicate Appropriately with Clients and Colleagues (20 hrs)
CHCINF8B Comply with the Information Requirements of the Aged Care and Community Care Sectors (40 hrs)
CHCOHS302A Participate in Safety Procedures for Direct Care Work (30 hrs)
CHCORG3B Participate in the Work Environment (20 hrs)

Elective Units
You may select two electives from a range of Community Services or other relevant units available at Certificate IV level or higher. Please contact us or send us an enquiry and one of our training professionals will help you to select the electives that will be most suitable to your learning and career goals.

Interested?
If you are interested in enrolling in this course, please visit the Application page for information regarding your enrollment. You can also Contact Us or send us an enquiry if you would like to discuss this course, your eligablility or any other questions you may have.

Module/Code: CHC40102
Duration:  675-880 hours
Cost:  Price upon application. 

Course Overview
Aged Care is an important and growing industry offering a range of rewarding career possibilities. You will learn about the aged care sector, how to communicate effectively and meaningfully with older people, the range of care and supports available to older people and how to provide a professional standard of care and support to older people. You will learn how to plan services suitable for older people, and support older people with complex needs. You may choose to specialise in one of many aged care related services such as small group training, community education, nutrition, program development, or assessment, management, and provision of services to older people with complex needs such as dementia. A career in the aged care sector may lead you to work in residential aged care facilities, in community services organisations, or within the health industry. People with this qualification work in a range of positions such as Assistant in Nursing, Community Support Worker, Accommodation Support Worker, Carer, In Home Respite Worker, Personal Care Worker, Home Care Assistant, Nursing Assistant, Community Care Worker, Field Officer, Community House Worker, or Care Team Leader.

Entry Requirements
To enrol in this course you must be able to demonstrate approximately Year 10 levels of mathematics, reading and writing skills, or alternatively be enrolled in a relevant skills development course. Relevant employment experience would be an advantage. To discuss your personal circumstances with one of our training professionals, please send us an enquiry.

Course Structure
14 units must be selected for this qualification including 11 compulsory units and 3 elective units.

Course Duration (Depending on Competency)
675-880 hours.

Learning Options
You can study this course by distance, through flexible workplace training, or face-to-face in a classroom.

If you choose to complete this course through your workplace your trainer will work with you to design a program that is tailored to your job role.

You will be assessed according to your competencies and you will have a range of options for demonstrating your skills and knowledge. Your trainer will help you to plan your assessment to ensure the most suitable methods for your circumstances are used. The National College Australia assessment process looks at your whole role and assesses your competencies within these roles rather than on a unit by unit basis, thereby offering you the ability to demonstrate your skills doing what you do best, in an environment familiar to you.

Compulsory Units (Depending on Competency)
CHCAC12C Provide services to an older person with complex needs CHCAC6C Support the older person to meet their emotional and psychosocial needs CHCAC7C Plan and monitor service delivery plans CHCADMIN3B Undertake administrative work CHCCOM3C Utilise specialist communication skills to build strong relationships CHCCS2C Deliver and develop client services CHCCS301A Work within a legal and ethical framework CHCGROUP3C Plan and conduct group activities CHCINF2B Maintain organisation’s information systems CHCOHS401A Implement and monitor OHS policies and procedures for a workplace CHCORG5B Maintain an effective work environment

Elective Units
You may select two electives from a range of Community Services or other relevant units available at Certificate III level or higher. Please contact us or send us an enquiry and one of our training professionals will help you to select the electives that will be most suitable to your learning and career goals.

Interested?
If you are interested in enrolling in this course, please visit the Application page for information regarding your enrollment. You can also Contact Us or send us an enquiry if you would like to discuss this course, your eligablility or any other questions you may have.