$120
22556VIC
Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies in the Workplace
22556VIC – Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies in the Workplace is a nationally recognised training designed to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage asthma risks and respond to asthma-related emergencies in the workplace. This course is critical for employees in industries such as education, childcare, healthcare, and community services, where responding to asthma incidents is a common responsibility.
Throughout the course, participants will learn to identify asthma triggers, understand how to administer asthma medication (including the use of inhalers and spacers), and respond swiftly to asthma emergencies using an asthma action plan. The training emphasises practical, hands-on application, ensuring that learners are confident in managing mild to severe asthma attacks in real-life situations. It also covers the responsibilities of workers and organisations in preventing asthma-related incidents by implementing risk management strategies tailored to the workplace environment. The training ensures participants are well-equipped to recognise asthma symptoms and provide timely, effective care to reduce the risk of severe complications.
Completion of the Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies in the Workplace (22556VIC) enhances workplace preparedness and supports compliance with relevant health and safety standards. It provides invaluable skills for managing asthma risks, making it a key qualification for anyone looking to improve their ability to handle asthma incidents in the workplace.
22556VIC Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies in the Workplace - is a nationally recognized training course in Australia that provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to manage asthma risks and emergencies in the workplace. The course typically covers:
Understanding Asthma: What asthma is, its causes, triggers, and common symptoms.
Asthma in the Workplace: Identifying common asthma triggers in different workplace environments (e.g., dust, chemicals, fumes, pollens).
Risk Assessment: Conducting risk assessments to identify and evaluate asthma hazards in the workplace.
Risk Management: Implementing control measures to minimize or eliminate asthma triggers (e.g., ventilation, substitution, safe work practices).
Asthma Emergency Response: Recognizing an asthma emergency, administering asthma medication (relievers), and providing appropriate first aid.
Asthma Action Plans: Understanding and utilizing individual asthma action plans.
Legal and Ethical Considerations: Understanding legal responsibilities and duty of care related to asthma management in the workplace.
Legal and Ethical Considerations: Participants learn about their legal responsibilities and duty of care when managing asthma risks and emergencies in the workplace.
This course is highly recommended for individuals who:
Work in environments where asthma triggers may be present
Are responsible for the health and safety of workers
Are designated first aiders in the workplace
Want to be prepared to respond to asthma emergencies.
This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.
Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.
Refresher Face to Face contact time of at least 2 Hours
Blended Face to Face contact time of at least 2 Hours
Face-to-Face Face to Face contact time of at least 3 Hours
Online with face-to-face assessment Face to Face contact time of at least 20 MinsParticipants must have the physical fitness to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration such as assisting a casualty into the correct position and administering asthma medication.
Pre-course study: Students may be required to undertake online pre-course work prior to attending the face to face session depending on the course delivery mode.
Online study: Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online/ pre-course studies.Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.
Assessments conducted during face-to-face training session(s) include:
Practical task demonstrations:
Simulated Scenario – Administer asthma medication (with spacer) using a personal asthma action plan
Performance Task – Administer asthma medication without a spacer
Documentation – The student must complete the following to the appropriate standard:
Asthma Incident Report Form
Asthma Risk Assessment Form
Individual Management Plan
Theory assessment - A written assessment consisting of multiple choice and short answer questions. All questions must be completed.
This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909This certificate has an industry recommended renewal period of 36 months
Learner Rights, Responsibilities & Support
Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.
Please refer to the student handbook on our website for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.
Participants will be provided an invoice with online payment options available.
Payment for individual participants is upfront, group booking payment terms are based on agreement between the client and Prime First Aid and Training. For further information please check our Terms of Use below.
Prime First Aid and Training is in partnership with Allens Training, Australia’s #1 Registered Training Organisation delivering high quality courses in-person and via online modules.
