The contents of first aid kits should be based on your first aid risk assessment. Under state and ert ritory legislation, first aid kits are required in all workplaces. Here are a range of information sheets for you to download for free, and use to display around the office or at home as a reminder of how to treat a range of illnesses and injuries. I hope that you will enjoy learning how to help those in need of emergency care and that you will gain con. Copies of each fact sheet may be downloaded for personal purposes or for the workplace e. First aid information and resources online resources st. Bites from humans and animals such as dogs, cats, bats etc.
Keep first aid kits close to areas where there is a higher risk of injury or illness, as well as inside work vehicles if workers are expected to travel as part of their job. A single copy of each fact sheet may be downloaded and printed out for work e. What is the very first thing you should do when you arrive at an incident scene. St john first aid protocols are for the australian market only. Most only cause minor discomfort and can easily be treated by a first aid provider.
Our online resources are not a substitute for a first aid training. You will also find below some links to access other useful first aid resources. First aid course darra cpr courses australia wide first aid. The handbook is structured to provide managers of crowded places an overarching framework for risk management, communication and incident and emergency planning.
Read our red cross training services code of practice or download the student handbook. Psychological first aid has been recommended by many international and national expert groups, including the interagency standing committee iasc and the sphere project. Hltaid003 provide first aid questions and answers first aid. Please send a brief email to the national publications manager detailing how you intend to use the fact sheets. Weve put together some questions and answers for learners taking a provide first aid course. Australia s aid program the australian governments development policy australian aid. On successful completion of this course you will be awarded the following units of competency. Get a printable copy pdf file of the complete article 118k, or click on a page image below to browse page by page. First aid kits should be stored in a location clearly marked with a first aid sign. Directions for use for authors of first aid manuals this european first aid manual is part of the efam dvd and is intended as an example to first aid instructors. Clean cut or wound gently clean with soap and warm water.
The wilderness first aid handbook is a handy, quickreference guide easily accessible with basic wilderness first aid knowledge, but it does not require advanced degrees or experience with medicine and prehospital care. When all these conditions have been fulfilled, the first aid certificate is issued to the student the same day as the course. Get your full apply first aid or cpr certificate in sydney. Thank you for the 50 page first aid manual that i was able to copy within minutes for our. At australia wide first aid, our accredited courses are nationally recognized and our provide first aid course is endorsed by the australian college of nursing acn, providing peace of mind your compliance needs are taken care of. Guides prompt and help refresh the reader on how to administer first aid using the latest techniques and protocols. Whether you or members of your organisation need to undertake a first aid course or purchase a first aid kit. Sep 29, 2016 are you studying for an upcoming provide first aid hltaid003 course. Queensland first aid student handbook linkedin slideshare. Our print and online first aid resources are not a substitute for the handson first aid training you can receive with st john ambulance australialearn the skills and gain the confidence to save a life. First aid certification is an important compliance requirement within the australian workplace. Psychological first aid is an alternative to psychological debriefing. Survival home first aid kit plus home first aid kit. Jun 25, 2001 first aid handbook hardcover june 25, 2001 by national safety council author, alton l.
However bites and stings from venomous snakes, insects or animals can cause intense pain and swelling. Try to rinse soap out of wound to prevent irritation. First aid emergency handbook the first aid emergency handbook provides a quick summary of first aid for a wide range of every day emergencies whether at work, in sport or recreation, or at home. Raise hisher injured limb and support it in a comfortable position. Our friendly staff can help you with any questions you have. A pdf copy of the statement of attainment from australia wide first aid will then be sent to the students given email address.
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In 2009, the world health organizations who mhgap guidelines development group evaluated. All applicants for enrolment are required to satisfy australia wide first aid that they meet allprerequisite requirements, such as qualification andor. This handbook provides practical advice relating to security, site safety, and health issues including food and water security, waste management and disease control. Australia wide first aid to recover any loss or damage arising as a result of participation or involvement in any activities provided by australia wide first aid, including but without limitation recovery of 1. Student courses provide first aid in brisbane fluid first aid. First aid kits should be checked regularly to ensure that there are sufficient supplies in the kit when it is required. This information is the same as on the first aid manualonline page, but it is in pdf so you can download it. First aid fact sheets st john ambulance australia qld.
These questions cover core first aid knowledge and skills which every first aider should know. Wash your hands again after giving first aid and before cleaning and dressing the wound. Red cross first aid and mental health training is a nationally registered training organisation. The hltaid003 provide first aid course also known as apply first aid and senior first aid is the current standard qualification for first aid providers in the workplace australia wide. Plastic wall bracket x 1 easy to mount on the wall so you always have easy access to your first aid kit. This drsabc movie is designed as an introduction into 6 step process for administering cpr. St john encourages first aid training as these fact sheets are not a substitute for first aid training.
It is not a handbook in the strictest sense, but an electronic instrument with digital texts and hundreds of quality photos. Do not apply a tourniquet unless the bleeding is severe and not stopped with direct pressure. They need to know things such as where you are, what happened, how many people are hurt, and who is doing first aid. The essential guide to first aid the essential guide to first aid 8 9 the first thing to do is to get the casualty to sit or lie down. Jan 24, 20 before clients enrol with australia wide first aid, information will be provided to them aboutthe training, assessment and support services to be provided, and about their rights and obligations. On this page you will find several pdf documents pertaining to first aid, cpr, and defibrillation. Provide cpr or cardiopulmonary resuscitation provides students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies. P006 privacy policy and procedure purpose australia wide first aid respects the privacy and confidentiality of its personnel and clients who use our products and services. You can carry over years of first aid research, experience and knowledge right in your pocket. This first aid book is perfect for anyone needing a guide to first aid in the workplace. Australian first aid manual st john ambulance australia. When activating the ems stay calm and answer the questions that the dispatcher will ask.
Bites and stings that could require first aid care can occur from a wide variety of sources. It also doubles as a compression bandage in your first aid kit for major wounds, sprains and strains. The following documents are extracted from the first aid made easy hand book available through seton australia. Safe and healthy crowded places handbook crowd management. Healthcorp student handbook first aid, whs and fire. Since 1975, australia wide first aid beginning as queensland first aid has been serving individuals and corporations in a professional, e. Provide cpr is the first component of provide first aid, forming part of the first aid training course. Australia wide first aid is required to collect, use, store and disclose a range of personal information on students, employees and a range of other stakeholders. The guidance also reflects the heightened focus in australia and. Apply a cold compress or an ice pack to the injured area to help reduce pain, bruising and swelling. The e handbook is a a comprehensive, 115 page high resolution file. First aid guides are a effective and practical tool that can be used in first aid rooms or in the general workplace. All care has been taken in preparing the information but st john takes no responsibility for its use by other parties or individuals.
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