Emergency Asthma Management

Course: Emergency Asthma Management
Code: 21886VIC

This course provides participants the necessary information, skills and confidence to assist a person during an asthma 'attack'. The Emergency Asthma Management Course is appropriate for people in a position where they hold a ‘duty of care’, for example sports coaches, childcare workers, preschool teachers, workplaces etc.

There are six elective modules that address specific asthma management issues within specialised settings: Children's services, workplace, schools, sport, remote area and supported care.

On completion participants will be equipped to assess and manage an asthma emergency, be able to recognise signs and symptoms of worsening asthma and to carry out Asthma First Aid.

Content

Understanding the asthma process

• Recognition of asthma,
• Management of asthma (Including triggers and how to minimise them)
• Asthma medications and delivery devices.

Prerequisite:
None

Valid:
3 years

Duration:
3 hours

Includes:
Course Materials
Nationally accredited statement of attainment

Assessment:

• Practical demonstrations
• Multiple choice questions
• Short answer questions

Course Accreditation:
The course is nationally recognised through inclusion on the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).