Learn and enhance your safety skills with Purple Heart Training Institute's First Aid Course in Logan! Secure your spot today, and be prepared to protect those around you when it matters most!
Purple Heart Training Institute offers a comprehensive HLTAID011 Provide First Aid course in Logan, integrating online learning with practical, hands-on workshops, delivering a holistic approach to first aid training. Designed to meet the guidelines of the Australian Resuscitation Council and other key national bodies, this course equips participants with vital skills to confidently respond to emergency situations in both community and workplace environments. The certification is typically valid for three years, with CPR skills requiring annual renewal.
With a focus on real-world application, the course covers comprehensive first aid and CPR techniques, including refresher updates, ensuring participants remain current. The program prepares individuals to manage diverse scenarios with competence, enhancing safety and well-being in everyday life.
Under our first aid course, participants learn CPR techniques for adults, children, and infants, following the Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines. This includes managing airway obstructions, assessing the casualty’s condition, and performing chest compressions and rescue breaths.
The course is focused on training you to assess and respond to unconscious individuals, including placing them in the recovery position to maintain an open airway and prevent further injury. It also emphasises recognising signs of life-threatening conditions like shock.
You get hands-on techniques for controlling external bleeding through pressure application, elevation, and the use of dressings and bandages.
Under our HLTAID011 course, we learn first aid for burns (thermal, chemical, and electrical), including cooling the burn, covering it with appropriate dressings, and managing shock. Participants are also trained in handling fractures, sprains, strains, and dislocations through splinting, immobilisation, and comfort care.
The course covers recognising and responding to medical conditions such as heart attacks, strokes, asthma attacks, anaphylaxis, seizures, and diabetic emergencies. This includes administering appropriate first aid, using medications like EpiPens for anaphylaxis, and understanding when to seek professional medical assistance.
Instruction on safely using an AED in cases of cardiac arrest, including proper placement of the AED pads and delivering shocks in coordination with CPR to improve survival outcomes.
Learn to apply infection control measures to ensure the safety of both the first aider and the casualty. This includes using personal protective equipment (PPE) like gloves, masks, and hand sanitisers to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
Participants are also educated on the legal responsibilities of providing first aid, including duty of care, gaining consent before treatment, and the importance of accurate documentation of the incident for legal purposes.
Practice CPR procedures on adult and infant manikins that meet ARC guidelines, ensuring accurate technique and effective resuscitation for both adults and infants.
Learn how to properly use an adrenaline auto-injector for treating severe allergic reactions. You will also learn techniques to manage unconscious casualties and handle conditions such as anaphylaxis, asthma, bleeding, choking, burns, fractures, and envenomation.
Gain practical experience with Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), essential for treating cardiac emergencies. This hands-on training will teach you to use AEDs effectively, providing critical support during cardiac arrest situations and improving the chances of successful resuscitation.
Learn how to use blankets and other resources to treat and stabilize patients experiencing shock.
Get trained on using personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure safety during first aid procedures. Learn the correct selection and application of PPE, such as gloves and masks, to protect the casualty from potential infections.
Practice filling out incident report forms for documenting workplace injuries, trauma, or illnesses, ensuring proper record-keeping and follow-up.
The course addresses legal and regulatory considerations such as duty of care, consent, privacy, and confidentiality.
Each component of our HLTAID012 course incorporates real-life scenarios and hands-on simulations to train you in managing emergencies confidently.
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With a focus on quick and efficient training, Purple Heart ensures learners are well-prepared to handle emergencies. For more information or to enrol, contact us at admin@purpleheart.com.au or 1300 334 277.
Participants will learn how to:
Yes, we provide theoretical online training followed by practical CPR sessions.
This course is ideal for anyone who may need to respond to emergencies, including workplace employees, healthcare workers, childcare professionals, and individuals seeking to increase their emergency preparedness knowledge.
