21440VIC Occupational First Aid (Level 3)
Purpose and Description
This four day intensive course is designed for people involved in operations at the first aid room level of a major organisation. The course will also assist those who are associated with hazardous work practices or tasks. Course content may be varied depending on specific hazards identified by the group or client. The course will enable participants to:
- extend competencies of the Level 2 course
- accept the responsibility for the operation of a first aid room or system
- use problem solving skills and work in cooperation with others
- use a limited range of specialised additional equipment
- broaden their knowledge base into associated areas of workplace
- health and safety
Main Topics and Areas
- Emergency Assessment and Basic Life Support Priorities
- Role and Function of the Occupational First Aider
- Procedures Required in a First Aid Room
- Casualty Assessment - The Primary and Secondary Survey
- The Safe Use of Oxygen in Therapy and Resuscitation
- First Aid Management of Medical Conditions
- Safety with Industrial Chemicals
- Confidentiality, Ethics and Legal Aspects
The course combines practical and theoretical
elements. Current Workplace First Aid (Level 2) or equivalent certification
is a pre-requisite.
Certification
Participants who successfully complete
the course will be awarded Swinburne University of Technology approved
certification. The qualification lasts for three years.
Course Venue
You may choose to attend one of the programmed
courses run throughout the year at Swinburne University of Technology
or ask for the course to be presented on-site for your organisation.
In this case the course would be tailored to meet your specific
training needs.
Scheduled Course Dates
See our calendar for your choice of course dates.
Course Cancellation Policy
- 3+ weeks prior to program: full refund.
- 2 weeks prior to program: fee refund less 25%, unless transferred to another COHST program.
- Less than 2 weeks: no refund, unless transferred to another COHST program.
Swinburne University reserves the right to cancel courses at any time. In this case, money paid is fully refunded.
Enrolment
To enrol, please go to Booking Forms site.
