Disability First Aid - Essential Skills

10735NAT – Course in Disability First Aid

After extensive research and consultation with the disability sector, this course was originally established by co-founders Joel Robinson (Ambulance Attendant) and Leanne Innes of Disability First Aid (Pty Ltd). Now in partnership with Essential Skills Training, this course has been tailored to extend on traditional first aid training, providing critical skills in the following key areas:

* CPR in a bed;
* Seizures in a wheelchair;
* Choking whilst in a wheelchair or bed;
* Implementing personal evacuation plans;
* Pressure sores and infection recognition;
* Suicide recognition in a disability setting.

Eligibility criteria:

All participants must have a current version of the HLTAID003 Provide First Aid certificate. They are also required to complete an online quiz prior to attending the workshop.

Cost:

$250 per person

Course in Disability First Aid

10735NAT

The challenges that carers, family and health care workers face when administering first aid to a person with a disability in an emergency situation, can be different and more complex than people without a disability This can made even more difficult when the situation requires an immediate response and limited information or/contact is available. By understanding the basics of a person’s disability and knowing what to do in an emergency situation (based on medical advice), you can gain valuable knowledge and skills which may enable you to save person’s life. The following course aims to give you the confidence and ability to assist a person with a disability when it really matters. This course will give you information and practical skills on Disability First Aid treatments.

Introduction:

The course consists of;

1. Theory component
The theory component contains all the important information and explanations on Disability First Aid. Your knowledge of this will be tested via a multiple-choice assessment.

2. Practical simulations and assessments
The Practical simulations and assessment components of the course involve learning and being assessed on the physical techniques taught in the course. This is to be attended with Essential Skills Training and Recruitment.

Once the components of the course are completed satisfactorily you will receive a statement of obtainment for 10735NAT Course in Disability First Aid.

Target Audience:

This course is ideal for work people working with and those with family or friends of a person with a Disability.

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Upcoming Workshops

Date	Time	Location	Available Spaces	Cost
27 January 2021	09:30 am - 03:30 pm	Essential Skills Training and Recruitment	3	$250.00	Enrol
22 February 2021	09:30 am - 03:30 pm	Essential Skills Training and Recruitment	11	$250.00	Enrol
15 March 2021	09:30 am - 03:30 pm	Essential Skills Training and Recruitment	12	$250.00	Enrol
8 April 2021	09:30 am - 03:30 pm	Essential Skills Training and Recruitment	12	$250.00	Enrol
27 May 2021	09:30 am - 03:30 pm	Essential Skills Training and Recruitment	12	$250.00	Enrol
23 June 2021	09:30 am - 03:30 pm	Essential Skills Training and Recruitment	12	$250.00	Enrol
29 July 2021	09:30 am - 03:30 pm	Essential Skills Training and Recruitment	12	$250.00	Enrol
13 August 2021	09:30 am - 03:30 pm	Essential Skills Training and Recruitment	12	$250.00	Enrol
23 September 2021	09:30 am - 03:30 pm	Essential Skills Training and Recruitment	12	$250.00	Enrol
11 October 2021	09:30 am - 03:30 pm	Essential Skills Training and Recruitment	12	$250.00	Enrol
23 November 2021	09:30 am - 03:30 pm	Essential Skills Training and Recruitment	12	$250.00	Enrol
8 December 2021	09:30 am - 03:30 pm	Essential Skills Training and Recruitment	12	$250.00	Enrol