ACTFA has engaged Sports medicine Australia to offer a first aid course tailored to the sport of fencing on October 20 at ACT Sports House Hackett.
This course is equivalent to senior first aid and aligned to the National Competency – Apply First Aid HLTFA311A. First Aid is a valuable skill which plays a vital role in saving lives. Throughout this course, participants will gain the knowledge and skills to effectively provide emergency care and injury prevention/management techniques within the environment which they are working.
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this course. Minimum age for participants is 14 years.
Course Duration: Delivered in a one day format participants are required to attend the full day and fill in a course workbook.
Assessment Method: Participants are to complete a written exam, and practical assessment including CPR, case studies and role plays.
Certification: Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be awarded 3 years Senior First Aid accreditation, 12 months CPR accreditation and a Statement of Attainment for the Nationally Recognised unit of competency HLTFA311A– apply first aid.
Cost: For those who want to renew their current senior first aid, $95 otherwise, $150. Please contact Cerri via treasurer@actfa.org.au to book your place in this course. Payment can be made through the ACT Fencing bank account (BSB: 062903 Acct: 00903664)