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Apply First Aid and CPR series

The Apply First Aid & CPR series is a must for all industry professionals and community individuals who need to maintain their first aid qualifications, or want to learn these important life skills.

Courses are run by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO): PulseStart Training Solutions. All courses are nationally recognised under the National Health Training Package HLT07.

PulseStart courses are accredited with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and can provide Doctors with 5 category 2 CPD points. 

 

   Nationally Recognised Training           Pulse Start
 

Courses are now open until December 2010. You can also download a copy of the 2010 first aid and CPR course dates (PDF).
 

About the courses:

Apply First Aid – HLTFA301B (formerly Senior First Aid)

The Apply First Aid qualification is a comprehensive yet simple course suitable for everyday emergency situations. It is the minimum qualification required by workplace health and safety legislation for the workplace first aider.  This one day course gives participants the confidence to manage sick or injured persons using the principles of basic first aid. Completion of the Apply First Aid HLTFA301B qualification covers all Perform CPR HLTCPR201A competencies.
This qualification is valid for three (3) years, however annual Perform CPR refreshers are required annually to maintain this accreditation.
 

Perform CPR – HLTCPR201A

This course offers the knowledge and skills required to maintain life in an unconscious casualty until medical help arrives.  Participants will attain the nationally accredited Perform CPR qualification. The courses are offered in conjunction with the apply first aid courses. The qualification is valid for one (1) year. Completing this course also keeps the Apply First Aid accreditation valid for its second and third year duration.

Course Details - Day Courses

Enrol

 
Dates:
2010
August: 7 (FULL), 14 (NEW DATE), 28
September: 11, 25, 29*
October: 9, 23
November: 20*
December: 4, 11
 
* mid semester or uni holiday day courses
Time:
First Aid: 8:30am – 4:30am 
CPR: 8:30am – 10:30am
 
NOTE: All First Aid Courses INCLUDE the CPR component, so there’s no need to enrol in both a First Aid & CPR course.
Venue:

All above First Aid & CPR Courses are held on The University of Queensland St. Lucia campus. Specific course location provided upon enrolment.
Duration:
First Aid & CPR: 8 hours plus pre-course workbook time
CPR only: 2 hours
Presenter:
PulseStart Training Solutions
Cost:

First Aid (incl. CPR): $140
CPR Only: $60

 

Evening First Aid & CPR courses

 
Enrol

For those looking to attend a First Aid or CPR course on weeknights the following dates are offered:

Dates:
2010:
August: 17 & 18
Time & Format:

CPR component runs on the first evening only of the above dates from 6-8pm. 

The First Aid course runs from 6-9pm each evening (plus pre-course workbook time).
Venue: All above First Aid & CPR Courses are held on The University of Queensland St. Lucia campus. Specific course location provided upon enrolment.
Duration:
Timeframes as listed above
Presenter:
Pulse Start
Cost:

First Aid (incl. CPR) - $140
CPR only - $60

 

First Aid Pre Course Workbook

People enrolling in the Apply First Aid course are required to download, print and complete a pre-course workbook. The workbook is an on-line resource. Information on how to obtain the pre course materials will be supplied after enrolling in a First Aid Course. There are no pre-course requirements for people completing the CPR course. 
 

About PulseStart Training Solutions

PulseStart Training Solutions has been training Doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals for over 10 years. All PulseStart master trainers are either paramedics or registered nurses with clinical experience and are experienced in the delivery of national accredited CPR and First Aid training.
 
PulseStart courses are also accredited with the RACGP and can provide Doctors with 5 category 2 CPD points.
 
 

More information

To enquire further please phone (07) 3346 6243 or email education@uqs.com.au.

 


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