Printers are invited to attend an updated First Aid course on September 30, hosted by the PIAA at its Auburn, Sydney headquarters. The full day course is nationally accredited, practical and assessment-based. At the end attendees will received a nationally accredited First Aid Certificate, a wallet sized First Aid card and 255 page First Aid manual.
A self-study theory component is mandatory and must be completed before attending the training session. The course will be presented by Chris Cleary, who has more than 20 years’ experience as a medic and 15 years’ experience in running first aid courses. She also volunteers with Community Medic where she provides first aid and mental health services to the homeless and has worked as an onsite medic for reality TV shows such as The Bachelor and X Factor. The course will cover:
- Assessment and management of emergency situations and casualty
- Apply life support skills in accordance with Resuscitation Council guidelines
- Operation of automated external defibrillator
- First aid management for burns, bites, stings and poisoning
- First aid management of shock and respiratory distress
- Identification and management of bleeding and wounds
- Recognition and management of internal bleeding
- First aid management of asthma, allergic reactions and anaphylaxis
- First aid management for bone and joint injuries
- Procedures for managing major and minor injury and illness
- First aid management for chest, abdominal, pelvic and head injuries
- The basic structure and function of the human body
- Infection control principals and procedures
- Provide an accurate verbal report of the incident
Morning tea, lunch and light refreshments will be provided. The course cost is $140pp inc GST. Further information and registration can be found at printnet.com.au
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