10735NAT Course in Disability First Aid
After extensive research and consultation with the disability sector, this course was originally established by co-founders Joel Robinson (Ambulance Attendant) and Leanne Innes of Disability First Aid (Pty Ltd). Now in partnership with Essential Skills Training and Recruitment, this course has been tailored to extend on traditional first aid training. It is designed for ALL people wanting to gain vital skills and knowledge to assist a person with a disability in an emergency.
The standard first aid course provides you with the skills to assist people in an emergency, however it does not teach the skills often required to save the lives of people with disabilities . The 10735NAT Course in Disability First Aid uses the principles of first aid and teaches you to recognise and apply the variants required for a person with a disability. It uses a combination of theory and practical elements, providing critical skills in the following key areas:
- CPR in a bed
- Recognition and assistance for Autonomic Dysreflexia
- Choking in a bed
- Consent and communication in a disability setting
- Choking in a wheelchair
- Pressure sores and infection signs
- How to use a bag valve mask (BVM) during CPR
- Recognising and responding to depression and suicide warning signs in a disability setting
o gain course entry you must;
- Be aged 16 years or over. Students under 18 years must have parent or guardian consent to participate in this program.
- Have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).
- Have a current First Aid Certificate – HLTAID003/HLTAID011 Provide first aid.
- Have access to a computer and reliable internet connection, and basic digital literacy skills to complete the distance/online learning component of this course.
Note: The online pre-course theory and knowledge quiz should be completed PRIOR to attending the practical workshop.
