22556VIC Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies in the Workplace

Duration: 3 hours 

22556VIC Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies in the Workplace, is a nationally recognised and accredited course for both the general public and workplaces that require first aid trained staff to respond to asthma emergencies. This course is specifically designed to satisfy the first aid requirements for schools and registered children's services. 

​Course Contents

  • Understanding asthma

  • Recognising asthma attacks of different severities

  • Managing an asthma emergency

  • Using asthma inhaler medications and spacer devices

  • Asthma policy and procedures in the workplace

  • Asthma risk management

Assessment

​22556VIC Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies in the Workplace course includes both a theoretical and practical assessment component. Theory assessment includes the completion of pre-reading prior to a face-to-face training session, a multiple choice knowledge assessment and practical assessments that include:

  • Discussing and reviewing workplace procedures
  • Completing a risk assessment
  • Responding to two asthma emergency situations, including helping a casualty use an inhaler and spacer device. 

Foundation Skills

22556VIC includes the following types of skills as listed below, Note: If the training and assessment requires any tasks harder than this, and you feel unable to complete what is asked, we will support you through the training process.

You need to be able to:

  • Apply skills to different locations and casualties
  • Read and interpret labels on medication, action plans and workplace procedures
  • Complete observation checklist
  • Explain in English the verification process, give clear instructions and provide feedback to a candidate
  • Count in seconds, e.g. how long device is held in thigh for
  • Tell time medication administered

Outcomes

​On successful completion of this course, participants will be awarded a nationally recognised statement of attainment.

Unique Student Identifier (USI)

From 1 January 2015 when you attend a first aid course (nationally recognised training) you will need to have a USI.

A USI will give you access to your online USI account which will contain all your nationally recognised training records and results from 1 January 2015 onwards.

This is a requirement of the Australian Government Department of Industry.

Healthguard is a Registered Training Organisation and must comply with Government Legislation to maintain our registration. As of the 1 January 2015 we will be unable to issue you a Statement of Attainment for your course until you supply us with your USI.

Visit the USI website at: usi.gov.au

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