Course Title: 2.07 First Aid

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C6010 Diploma of Air Transport (Airline Pilot)

Course Title: 2.07 First Aid

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 12

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Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)


Course Contact: Raymond Meyer

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9394 9903

Course Contact Email: Raymond.Meyer@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

To understand basic first aid procedures for selected common situations e.g. heart attack, poisoning, etc.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Nil.



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

VBF921 2.07 First Aid

Elements:

1. Recall and state the definition and the basic principles of First Aid, and methods of protection against communicable diseases.

10. Recall and state the procedures for fitting and hyperventilation.

11. Recall and state the procedures for venomous bites, and allergic reactions to bites.

12. Recall and state the procedures for foreign material in the eyes.

2. Recall and state resuscitation procedures, including for heart attack.

3. Recall and state the procedures to control a haemorrhage.

4. Recall and state procedures for burns.

5. Recall and state procedures for fractures and spinal injuries, sprains, and tooth injury.

6. Recall and state the procedures for fainting and choking.

7. Recall and state the procedures for concussion.

8. Recall and state the procedures for elevated temperatures in children.

9. Recall and state the procedures for poisoning, smoke of fume inhalation and hypoxia.


Learning Outcomes

 


Overview of Assessment

Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course.