Childcare
Asthma (22556VIC) and Anaphylaxis (22300VIC) combined.
Award issued
22556VIC Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies in the Workplace
22300VIC Course in first aid management of anaphylaxis
It is recommended this unit be renewed every 36 months in line with industry standards. Locate the most current training package at www.training.gov.au.
Training is delivered in partnership with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909
Allens Training student Terms & Conditions
INITIAL COURSE
Students new to the training
DELIVERY MODE:
MIXED MODE
- Completing pre-course study; and
- 3 hours of practical training and assessment
FACE TO FACE
- Completing 6 hours of face to face training and assessment
REFRESHER COURSE
Students with similar previous training and/or experience
DELIVERY MODE:
MIXED MODE
- Completing pre-course study; and
- 3 hours of practical training and assessment
FACE TO FACE
- Completing 6 hours of face to face training and assessment
Course durations are reflective of group sizes of between 4 and 15 students. If there are less students in a group, you may find course duration reduced by a maximum of 10%. If a class size exceeds 15 students, it may therefore also be necessary to increase course duration depending on the number of students.
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid response, life support, management of casualty(s), the incident and other first aiders, until the arrival of medical or other assistance and provide advance training in the use of auto injectors for the treatment of anaphylaxis and the advance treatments associated with Asthma.
Course locations:
Essential First Aid Training room is located at 2/10 Wedge Street, Port Hedland 6721. This is inside the Category 5 Recruitment building.
This course may be delivered at an address that is convenient for you such as your workplace, home or site requested by the company or individual.
Essential First Aid Training offers a mobile service and can travel throughout Port Hedland, Karratha, Newman and to locations across the Pilbara in between.
Entry Requirements:
There are no prerequisite accreditations for this course.
Physical requirements for this course
It is important to note that there are physical standards which relate to the level of performance required when undertaking accredited training. There can be no exceptions to these Australian Government requirements that are clearly written into the Training Package.
Therefore, students who are unable to satisfy the physical requirements of the course cannot be deemed competent or issued with a statement of attainment, even if the qualification is a necessary part of their employment conditions.
Assessment requirements
ASSESSMENT – THEORY
Question paper detailing the knowledge from the course such as:
For Asthma:
Composition and essential components of an Asthma Management Plan
Relevant workplace policies/procedures for the management of an asthma emergency
Guidelines of Asthma peak bodies
Risk management and minimisation strategies contextualised to the specific workplace environment
Environmental hazard identification and minimisation
Requirements in some workplaces for Police Checks and/or Working with Children Checks
State/Territory regulatory requirements for asthma management relevant to workplace contexts
Signs and symptoms of asthma – mild/moderate, severe and life-threatening
Potential consequences of an asthma episode
Common allergic and non-allergic asthma triggers
First aid principles and procedures for the emergency management of asthma; including individual Asthma Action Plans
Common asthma medication and equipment
Sources of medical assistance, such as: designated first aiders/first aid officers, general practitioners, ambulance
Workplace’s debriefing policies/procedures
State/territory regulations, first aid codes of practice and workplace requirements for refresher training to maintain currency of competence
And for anaphylaxis:
The signs and symptoms associated with both mild to moderate allergic reactions and severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) and how to distinguish between them
The triggers/allergens which cause allergic reactions
First aid principles and procedures, including bringing medication to the casualty rather than moving them (unless it is necessary to remove them from an immediate danger, such as a beehive)
ARC Basic Life Support Flowchart information
If there is uncertainty, administer adrenaline as a priority before any other medications (e.g. Asthma reliever medication), as per ASCIA Action Plan for Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis emergency response procedures for the workplace
Requirements for replacement of the adrenaline autoinjector
Documentation requirements
Refresher training requirements for those undertaking this course
The identities of the people at risk, including children
The triggers/allergens to avoid for mild to moderate reactions and anaphylaxis in individuals
Understanding of the ASCIA guidelines for treatment of anaphylaxis
Understanding of the relevant organisational policies and procedures
Understanding of the relevant industry legislation and policies
Mild to moderate allergic reactions and anaphylaxis and the potential consequences of the conditions
Prevention strategies and risk identification and minimisation for people at risk
The need to have the individual’s ASCIA Action Plan for Anaphylaxis reviewed by a medical practitioner when the adrenaline autoinjector is replaced
The need to review individual anaphylaxis management plan at the start of each school year for school aged children, and otherwise annually, as per organisational procedures
Sources of relevant information and guidelines
ASSESSMENT – PRACTICAL
Physical demonstrations (skills)
The simulated assessment environments will reflect the real-life working environment where these skills and knowledge would be performed, with all the relevant equipment and resources of that working environment. Skills must be demonstrated by the student working individually in an environment that provides realistic in-depth, industry-validated scenarios and simulations to assess students’ skills and knowledge. It’s important that students have knowledge of the content of this course. The assessable practical skills are listed below.
You will be assessed on performing asthma and anaphylaxis scenario and task demonstrations to:
Recognise and treat asthma using a blue/grey reliever with and without a spacer
Report an asthma incident to relevant authorities and parent/carer
Conduct a risk assessment and make recommendations for controls to help manage asthma and anaphylaxis in the workplace
Provide first aid treatment for anaphylaxis
Follow ASCIA Action Plans and the workplace procedures
Position a casualty and administer adrenaline using an auto injector
Seek help and contact emergency services
Handover the casualty to emergency services
Fulfill reporting requirements – parent/carer, workplace forms etc.