22556VIC
Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies in the Workplace

“1 in 10 Australians have asthma, across all ages. Any person with asthma can have a flare-up of asthma symptoms at any time.” 

Asthma Australia

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• Develop a risk minimisation and emergency management plan for an asthma episode

• Recognise the symptoms and potential dangers of an asthma episode

• Assess the emergency asthma situation taking into consideration the casualty, risks, physical hazards and appropriate response to control the situation

• Communicate effectively with the asthma casualty to reassure and advise

• Gather the essential resources and equipment to provide effective first aid to the asthma casualty

• Demonstrate effective first aid management of an asthma episode

• Communicate and document the essential details of the emergency asthma incident and the casualty’s condition

• Follow workplace debriefing policies/procedures

• Evaluate the effectiveness of the responses to the emergency incident and identify possible improvements

• Facilitate the implementation of improvements to the workplace’s Asthma Emergency Management Plan

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The course comprises practical training plus face-to-face training hours.

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There are no pre-requisites for this course. Students must be at least 14 years of age at the time of attendance.

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Important note: In order to issue an accredited certificate CPR must be performed on the floor with no exemptions.

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Clothing: We suggest that you wear comfortable casual clothing, as the practical nature of the demonstrations and practice may possibly require bending, kneeling and lying on the floor. Pants and flat shoes are recommended.

Learn more about the Australian Government’s competency and assessment requirements for this course at http://training.gov.au/training/details/22556VIC

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The 22556VIC Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies in the Workplace is valid for 3 years.