Course Cost and Duration

$120 per student

Online with face-to-face min. duration 1.5 hours
Refresher min. duration 4 hours
Blended min. duration NA
Face-to-face min. duration 6 hours

*Please note that the duration may increase depending on class sizes.

This certificate has an industry recommended renewal period of:
HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation -12 months
22578VIC - Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis - 36 months
22702VIC - Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies -36 months

Course Info

Course Description
Successful completion of this course will provide participants with the skills, knowledge, and most importantly, confidence, to provide first aid treatment to any person suffering a sudden illness or injury, such as asthma or anaphylaxis. This includes the skills to preserve life, prevent the condition from worsening, and promote recovery. It includes initial intervention in a casualty with a serious condition until the arrival of medical assistance, such as performing CPR while awaiting an ambulance, as well as the complete treatment of other less serious conditions, such as applying water for burns or assisting someone choking.

Participants will go further into the knowledge and skills to develop an asthma management plan and provide asthma-related first aid interventions in the workplace. The course is delivered in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines and applies to all workers or members of the community who may be required to provide first aid and CPR in the event of an emergency and manage asthma and anaphylaxis in the workplace.

Satisfactorily completing all requirements of this course provides the student with the ability to develop risk management and risk minimisation strategies for individuals diagnosed at risk of asthma and/or anaphylaxis in the workplace. This includes the development and implementation of pre-emergency risk assessment/management and the development and implementation of individual asthma and/or anaphylaxis management plans.

This course provides nationally recognised training for workers, or nominated workplace first aiders, from any industry sector and addresses the provision of care to adults and/or children in the workplace who are diagnosed as being at risk of asthma and/or anaphylaxis or displaying signs/symptoms of asthma and/or anaphylaxis.

** There are specific industries that require additional training such as childcare workers, schoolteachers and other related industries.

This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.

Units Being Delivered
The following units will be included in your certificate:

• HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

• 22578VIC - Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis

• 22702VIC - Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies

Course Delivery
This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

Entry Requirements
An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

• An official form of photo identification (e.g., driver’s licence, passport, or student ID).

• Physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills including CPR.

• As a minimum, entrants to the course must have literacy and numeracy competencies equivalent to the Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3. An example of an ACSF Level 3 competency is being able to read and comprehend the ASCIA Action Plan for Anaphylaxis, use and respond to communication techniques to request appropriate emergency assistance at the scene of a First Aid incident and use writing skills to complete incident reports.

• To successfully complete this course, students will need to demonstrate the following language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills during training and assessment:

  • Learning: Follow step-by-step instructions and ask for help when I need more information.

  • Reading: Read and understand short texts like safety signs, labels, and emergency plans.

  • Writing: Fill out basic forms and write down key details about an incident or situation.

  • Oral communication: Listen carefully and speak clearly when giving or receiving important information.

  • Numeracy: Use simple numbers to count chest compressions, check times, doses, or read labels in an emergency setting.

  • Digital Literacy: Able to use a mobile phone or basic device to read messages, follow online instructions, complete online forms or access learning resources

Online learning: Students must have basic digital literacy skills to navigate online platforms, complete assessments, and access course materials. Before enrolment, students should assess their ability to engage in online learning. Support is available where required.

The online learning program can be found in the student portal. Students must have access to a computer, smart phone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online studies and associated assessment tasks.

Delivery mode: Online with face-to-face: The online pre-course learning and theory assessment is expected to take approximately 4 hours to complete. These timeframes are estimates. Individuals with prior experience in similar training may complete the online component in less time, while those new to the subject may need more time to complete all the learning content and theory questions.

Assessment Requirements

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

Learning Rights, Responsibilities and Support, including Complaints

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

Assessment Activities

Practical demonstrations:

• Provide adult CPR (incl. the use of an AED)

• Provide infant CPR

• Infant - Administer asthma medication using a mask and spacer

• Child - Administer asthma medication (with a spacer) using a Personal Asthma Action Plan

• Adult - Administer asthma medication (without a spacer), using the Asthma First Aid Protocol developed by NACA

• Administer an adrenaline autoinjector for anaphylaxis

• Provide first aid for an allergic reaction

Case studies:

• Case Study 1: Risk Assessment & Emergency Management Strategy (for an individual with asthma-like signs and symptoms, with no previous diagnosis)

• Case Study 2: Risk Assessment & Emergency Management Strategy (for asthma episodes for an individual diagnosed with asthma)

Documentation:

• Complete a First aid/Incident report form

• Complete a Risk Assessment

• Complete an Individual Management Plan, which includes a Communication Plan

Theory assessment:

• A written exam consisting of multiple-choice questions

Core Skill Requirements

Students are required to complete a self evaluation against the following core skills as part of the enrolment process. This will allow your trainer to understand any additional support that may be required during the course delivery and assessment.

Learning: I can follow instructions, ask for help, and learn from feedback.
Reading: I can read short texts like signs and step-by-step instructions.
Writing: I can write short notes or fill out a simple form.
Oral Communication: I can listen carefully and speak clearly in a classroom environment.