Course Summary
Course Category: Employment / Lifelong Learning
Certified by the Pre-Hospital Care Emergency Council (PHECC), this short course provides learners with the knowledge and skills to be a First Aid Responder.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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UNIT 1: Patient Assessment
UNIT 2: Incident Procedure
UNIT 3: Cardiac First Response (AED/CPR)
UNIT 4: Common Medical Emergencies
UNIT 5: Injury Management & Shock
UNIT 6: The Unconscious Patient
UNIT 7: Burn & Electrical Injury
UNIT 8: Hypothermia & Hyperthermia
UNIT 9: Information Management
UNIT 10: Communications
UNIT 11: Well Being of the FA Responder
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
