This qualification covers workers who provide first response care in line with Australian Resuscitation Council Guidelines. This involves provision of first aid care.
Occupational titles may include:
Community based first responder | Volunteer first aider |
Emergency medical responder | EMS first responder |
Workplace first responder |
PACKAGING RULES 9 units of competency are required for this qualification, including: 6 core units 3 elective units A wide range of elective units is available, including: Relevant electives listed below Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Health and/or Community Services Training Packages Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to 2 units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages or accredited courses where the details of those courses are available on the NTIS or other public listing |
Core units
BSBWOR203A Work effectively with others
HLTFA301C Apply first aid
HLTFA402C Apply advanced first aid (Note pre-requ: HLTFA301C )
HLTHIR301B Communicate and work effectively in health
HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures
HLTOHS200B Participate in OHS processes
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking work in health need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Health Training Package.
Relevant electives
Elective units of competency may be selected in line with the Packaging Rules outlined above. The following sample selection of electives may facilitate a pathway towards higher-level qualifications involving direct client care.
BSBMED301B Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
CHCAC318B Work effectively with older people
CHCCS400B Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
CHCDIS301B Work effectively with people with a disability
HLTAMBFC301C Communicate with clients and colleagues to support health care
HLTAMBT301B Transport non-emergency clients under operational conditions
HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context
HLTFA302B Provide first aid in remote situation
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Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries