Au pair First Aid course
First Aid course
details
We think the Red Cross First Aid courses are great value for the au pair program - choose from Parents & Carers (every month - there's no excuse!) or the baby sitting course.
Similar courses are available throughout Australia. Either book this coure for you au pair within her first month of arrival or, if you want to be au pair in Europe, do this training in preparation.
| Course Name: |
Emergency First Aid
For Parents & Carers |
| Course No.: |
FACC |
| Award: |
On successful
completion of this course participants will be issued with a Statement of
Attainment for the nationally recognised unit of competency from the Health
Training Package, HLTFA201A - Provide Basic Emergency Life Support.
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| Description: |
This course
provides participants with the knowledge and skills to carry out emergency first
aid for life threatening injuries and illnesses involving infants and young
children. It is designed for childcare workers as well as parents, grandparents
and other caregivers.
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Current industry standard is for this course to be updated every 3 years with
the CPR component being updated every 12 months.
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| Content: |
- Chain of survival
-
Assessing the situation
- Signs of life
- Performing CPR
-
Demonstrating the use of an automated external defibrillator
- Care of the
unconscious person
- Special techniques for children and Infants
- CPR
in special circumstances
- Breathing Emergencies including choking and
Asthma
- Shock
- Severe Allergic reaction
- Bleeding and wound care
- Burns and scalds
- Bites and stings
- Infection control
-
Reporting procedures |
| Duration: |
Minimum 7
hours |
| Assessment Method: |
Demonstration of
practical skills, role plays, case studies and a written quiz. |
| Prerequisite: |
There are no
prerequisites for this course |
| Course Name: |
Babysitting
|
| Course No.: |
BBSC |
| Award: |
Statement of Attendance
is given at the completion of the Babysitting component. A Statement of
Attainment is given at the completion of the Essential (Basic) First
Aid. |
| Description: |
Participants are
encouraged to develop and strengthen their knowledge and awareness of health and
safety issues. It is classified as a non-certificated course. |
| Content: |
- Essential (Basic) First
Aid
- Safety and care of baby/child
- Meals, snacks and activities
-
Sitters' responsibilities and safety |
| Duration: |
12 Hours |
| Assessment Method: |
Continuous
assessment with formal written multiple choice paper for Essential (Basic) First
Aid. |
| Prerequisite: |
There are no
prerequisites for this course |