Bendigo

This is designed to provide participants with necessary skills and knowledge to carry out emergency life savings procedures in the first few minutes following a life threatening incident.

The first aid practises taught in these courses and detailed texts are based on current policy statements from the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC).

Bookings for this course are essential and can be made by contacting the Medical Clinic on (03) 5444 7770 or visiting our reception (near the CLT, Bendigo).

* Student discounts are available for First Aid Courses; Student ID is required upon booking for discount.

This unit deals with the provision of emergency life support in recognising and responding to an emergency using basic life support measures. The first aider provides an initial response to a situation where first aid may be required but is not expected to deal with complex casualties or incidents.

This is a short course designed to develop the knowledge and skills to provide basic first aid, manage the casualty(s) and the incident.

This unit specifies the outcomes required to provide first aid in a range of settings to manage the incident and response, and communicate with others involved in the treatment or response.

This unit covers the application of skills and knowledge in an emergency in the workplace or home where first aid treatment options are applied. It is about assessing the situation, providing first aid to the casualty, coordinating first aid until arrival of medical assistance, communicating details of the incident to others involved in the treatment, and evaluating the incident after the event to learn from the situation activities.

Bookings for this course are essential and can be made by contacting the Medical Clinic on (03) 5444 7770 or visiting our reception (near the CLT, Bendigo).

* Student discounts are available for First Aid Courses; Student ID is required upon booking for discount.

This will provide training in the recognition and emergency management of allergic reactions and anaphylaxis. This training includes risk minimisation and the use and administration of Epi Pen® .

Although not a compulsory requirement a current CPR Certificate has been recommended by Stiches First Aid Education.

CPR can be completed on the same day prior to Anaphylaxis Training. CPR Cost:- Public $60, La Trobe Staff & Students $55.

Bookings for this course are essential and can be made by contacting the Medical Clinic on (03) 5444 7770 or visiting our reception (near the CLT, Bendigo).

* Student discounts are available for First Aid Courses; Student ID is required upon booking for discount.

Stitches First Aid Education is a Registered Training Organisation which provides first aid training in a relaxed and informal setting. Their courses are certificated through the Victorian Qualifications Authority and are nationally recognised.

Both beginner and refresher courses are offered and all text books are provided on the day of your course. All Educators are Paramedics or Accident & Emergency trained professionals who are up-to-date with the latest clinical practices and developments, providing a wealth of knowledge from real work experiences.

For more information about Stitches First Aid Education, visit their website.
Costs current at 5th Jan 2009.