Certificate II in Emergency Medical Service First Response

Quick Facts

Category:	First Aid
Delivery Methods:	Contact COHST for available delivery methods.
Accreditation:	Nationally Recognised Training
Price:	Contact COHST for a course quote.
Group Training:	This course is available for Group Training

Description

This course is designed for those who provide first response care within Australia and is especially suited for first aid responders, mine rescuers, fire fighters, road rescuers, remote resort dive & tour operations, security personnel. The course also provides a pathway to Certificate III in Non-emergency client transport and Certificate IV in Health Care (Ambulance).

An Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) provides the first response care in line with Australian Resuscitation Council Guidelines. An EMR assess any dangers and controls these, in order to prevent additional injury to a patient. They are expected to rapidly assess whether there is any immediate life threat to the patient and if so to provide immediate emergency life support. Where there is no life-threat to the patient, the EMR must assess for any other major problems and initiate first aid, as appropriate, while waiting for the paramedics.

An EMR is expected to:

Relay information about the scene to the patient and the paramedics
Maintain an ethical approach to patient care
Respect patient confidentiality

Existing Licenced Trainers

Existing licensed trainers will receive Recognition of Prior Learning for the units "Apply First Aid" and "Apply Advanced First Aid" upon submission of current Level III First Aid certification.

Pre-requisites

Please check with the centre for more information

Entry Requirements

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Topics

Working knowledge of:

Legal responsibilities and duty of care, including confidentiality
Basic anatomy (skeleton, muscles, joints, bones), physiology and toxicology
ARC Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines and/or state/territory regulations, legislation and policies relating to provision of first aid
Procedures for dealing with major and minor accidents in the workplace
Infection control principles and procedures, including using standard precautions
How to gain access to and interpret material safety data sheets (MSDSS)
Company/organisation standard operating procedures (sops)
Priorities of management in first aid
Occupational health and safety requirements in the provision of first aid.
Capabilities of emergency management services
First aiders' skills and limitations
Safe storage and handling procedures for pressurised gases
Advanced resuscitation techniques as per HLTFA404A Apply Advanced Resuscitation Techniques

First aid management procedures in accordance with ARC Guidelines, state/territory regulations, legislation and policies and organisation requirements for conditions
Working knowledge of:

The use of AED, oxygen, bronchodilator
Spinal care
Management of anaphylactic shock reaction
The use of analgesic gases

Incident management procedures:

Manual handling, hazardous substances, dangerous goods or chemicals
Basic triage for a multiple casualty incident
Safe access to the casualty
Awareness of confined spaces and dangerous places
Removal of casualty to safe area, if appropriate
Coordinate activities of other first aiders, if applicable

First aid management procedures may also relate to emergency childbirth
Complications and associated methods of management for conditions identified in the range statement
State and territory regulatory requirements relating to currency of skill and knowledge
Social issues, especially in particular workplace or community context including:

Importance of debriefing
Need to be culturally aware, sensitive and respectful
Confidentiality
Own skills and limitations

Awareness of stress management techniques and available support
Safety procedures for the operation of pressurised gases

Learning Outcomes

Manage specific injuries/illnesses and conditions
Conduct an initial casualty assessment
Plan an appropriate first aid response in line with established first aid principles, policies and procedures, ARC Guidelines and/or State/Territory regulations, legislation and policies and industry requirements and respond appropriately to contingencies in line with own skills
Apply advanced resuscitation techniques as per HLTFA404A Apply Advanced Resuscitation Techniques
Use a range of first aid equipment
Demonstrate the application of first aid principles
Comply with OH&S legislation
Provide assistance with self-medication as per subject's own medication regime and in line with State/Territory legislation, regulations and policies and any available medical/pharmaceutical instructions
Administer medication in line with State/Territory regulations, legislation and policies and any available medical/pharmaceutical instructions
Demonstrate:

Safe manual handling
Adequate infection control procedures
Consideration of the welfare of the casualty
Safe storage and handling procedures for pressurised gases

Prepare a written incident report or provide information
Interpret and use listed documents
Communicate effectively and assertively and show leadership in an incident
Make prompt and appropriate decisions relating to managing an incident in the workplace
Read, interpret and apply guidelines and protocols
Call an ambulance and/or medical assistance according to relevant circumstances and report casualty's condition

Pathways

Path-In	Path-Out
Students may enter the course with no assumed knowledge, however RPL may be applied for the following units	Cert IV EMR

Job Role

The following industries are an example of job opportuities with a Cert II EMR:

Mining
Aquatic
Aviation
Construction
Emergency Response
Manufacuring

Unit Information

Core Units
HLTFA402B - Apply Advanced First Aid
This unit deals with the provision of advanced first aid response, life support, management of casualty(s), the incident and other first aiders, until the arrival of medical or other assistance, and provision of support to other providers. Application of these skills and knowledge would be adapted as required to address specific industry, enterprise or workplace requirements and to address specific risks and hazards and associated injuries.
HLTFA301B - Apply First Aid
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid response, life support, management of casualty(s), the incident and other first aiders, until the arrival of medical or other assistance. This unit incorporates the content of units: HLTCPR201A Perform CPR HLTFA201A Provide basic emergency life support These skills and knowledge may be applied in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings. Application of these skills and knowledge should be contextualised as required to address specific industry, enterprise or workplace requirements and to address specific risks and hazards and associated injuries. A current Senior First Aid, Workplace Level 2 or Level 2 qualification may provide evidence of skills and knowledge required by this competency unit. However, as with all evidence of competence, evidence must be assessed against the requirements specified in the competency unit.
HLTHIR301A - Communicate and Work Effectively in Health
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to work effectively in a health setting with clients, staff, visitors, suppliers and others to meet established work requirements
BSBCMN204A - Work effectively with others
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to work in a group environment such as promoting team commitment and cooperation and supporting team members. This unit is related to BSBCMN304A Contribute to personal skill development and learning.
HLTOHS200A - Participate in OHS processes
This unit specifies the workplace performance required for an entry level employee to participate in OHS processes in the workplace, in order to ensure their own health and safety at work, as well as that of others in the workplace who may be affected by their actions.
HLTIN301A - Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required for workers to comply with infection control policies and procedures. All procedures must be carried out in accordance with current infection control guidelines, Australian and New Zealand Standards for maintaining infection control and the policies and procedures of the organisation. This unit acknowledges the importance of complying with an effective infection control strategy that ensures the safety of the client (or end-user of health-related products/services), maintains personal protection and prevents the transmission of infections from person to person. All tasks must be carried out in accordance with State or Territory legislative requirements that affect work practices of the organisation and/or worker.
HLTAMBFC301B - Communicate with clients and colleagues to support health care
This unit covers the skills required to exercise effective communication skills with clients and colleagues to support the delivery of client care services within the health industry. This unit applies to work in a range of health settings where direct client contact is involved.
BSBMED201A - Use Basic Medical Terminology
This unit covers understanding and responding to instructions, carrying out routine tasks and communicating with a range of internal/external clients in a Medical Office, using appropriate basic medical terminology. This unit can be assessed alone or in combination with other units making up a job role. This unit is from BSA97 Administration Training Package (enhanced).
HLTFA302B - Provide First Aid in Remote Situation
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid to a casualty in a remote and/or isolated situation. Application of these skills and knowledge would be adapted as required to address specific industry, enterprise or workplace requirements and to address specific risks and hazards and associated injuries.

Course Fee

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Course Cancellation Policy

For full information on a refund please refer to: Cancellation Policies page.

Enrolment

Students may enrol in this course at any time to start studying straight away!

To enrol, please contact COHST using the following contact details or call 03 9214 8841, then a training coordinator will issue full course information and a course enrolment form.

Course Queries

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