Provide first aid (PFA)

Competency Standard

HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Outcomes

1. Respond to an emergency situation

2. Apply appropriate first aid procedures

3. Communicate details of the incident

4. Review the incident

Course Objectives

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.

The unit applies to all persons who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.