Course Set – 22556VIC (Asthma) & 22578VIC (Anaphylaxis)


Successful completion of this course will provide participants with the skills and knowledge and most importantly, confidence, to provide first aid treatment to any person suffering a sudden illness or injury, such as asthma or anaphylaxis. This course set applies to all workers or members of the community who may be required to provide first aid in the event of an asthma and/ or anaphylaxis emergency in a community and/or workplace setting.  

Satisfactorily completing all the requirements of this course set provides the student with the ability to develop risk management and risk minimisation strategies for individuals diagnosed at risk of asthma and/or anaphylaxis in the workplace. This includes the development and implementation of pre-emergency risk assessment/ management and the development and implementation of individual asthma and/or anaphylaxis management plans.

This course provides nationally recognised training for workers, or nominated workplace first aiders, from any industry sector and addresses the provision of care to adults and/or children in the workplace who are diagnosed as being at risk of asthma and/or anaphylaxis or displaying signs/symptoms of asthma and/or anaphylaxis.

Provider of Training and Assessment

Important information prior to enrolment

+ Unit Being Delivered

The following unit(s) will be awarded to successful participants in this course. The certificate will be issued by Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.

  • 22556VIC – Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies in the Workplace
  • 22578VIC – Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis

To view full unit details please visit www.training.gov.au

+ Course Delivery

This course will be delivered in the workplace or at First Care First Aid’s facility.

+ Entry Requirements

As a minimum, entrants to the course must have literacy and numeracy competencies equivalent to the Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3.  An example of an ACSF Level 3 competency is being able to read and comprehend the ASCIA Action Plan for Anaphylaxis, use and respond to communication techniques to request appropriate emergency assistance at the scene of a First Aid incident and use writing skills to complete incident reports.

Physical fitness to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills

Online study options:  The online learning program can be found in the student portal. Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic devices with access to the internet to complete the online studies and practical assessment.

+ Modes of Delivery and Course Duration

  • Face to Face – 270 minutes – full face to face course

  • Online with Face to Face – 30 minutes – with the addition of an indepth online learning component to be completed prior to attending the face to face course
  • Blended delivery – 180 minutes – with the addition of self-paced learning to be completed prior to attending the face to face course

  • Refresher training – 180 minutes – conditions apply for this option, for example, you will need to provide previous current certificates.

+ Course Fees and Payments

• Please refer to our booking calander for individual course fees.

• Refund and fee protection policy – Please refer to the student handbook.

• Payment Terms – Payment for individual participants is upfront, group booking payment terms are based on agreement between the client and service provider.

+ Assessment Requirements

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

+ Certificate Renewal Requirements

Certificates will require renewal after 36 months

+ Learners Rights, Responsibilities and Support, including Complaints

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.