Last call for next week’s print industry first aid course

2 December 2014
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Bookings close this week for the final 2014 NSW First Aid course for the printing industry on Thursday 11 December at Printing Industries’ Auburn office.

This full day nationally accredited, practical and assessment based course, has been tailored to cover the common hazards printing company staff could face in the workplace.

At the end of the course attendees will receive a nationally accredited First Aid Certificate, a wallet sized First Aid card and a 255 page First Aid manual.

The course will be presented by Chris Cleary, who has more than 20 years’ experience as a medic and 15 years’ experience in running first aid courses including several very successful Printing Industries and onsite member courses.

She also volunteers with Community Medic where she provides first aid and mental health services to the homeless. Chris has worked as on-site medic for popular reality TV shows such as The Bachelor and X Factor and on site at the Tough Mudder endurance event.

The course will cover:

  •     Assessment and management of emergency situations and casualty

  •     Apply life support skills in accordance with Resuscitation Council guidelines

  •     Operation of automated external defibrillator

  •     First aid management for burns, bites, stings and poisoning

  •     First aid management of shock and respiratory distress

  •     Identification and management of bleeding and wounds

  •     Recognition and management of internal bleeding

  •     First aid management of Asthma, allergic reactions and anaphylaxis

  •     First aid management for bone and joint injuries

  •     Procedures for managing major and minor injury and illness

  •     First aid management for chest, abdominal, pelvic and head injuries

  •     The basic structure and function of the human body

  •     Infection control principals and procedures

  •     Provide an accurate verbal report of the incident

Morning tea, lunch and light refreshments will be provided. The course cost is $140pp inc GST.

To RSVP for this course by Thursday 4 December please download the Registration form here

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