Wollongong First Aid
Provide Emergency Care for Suspected Spinal Injury
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to minimise further injury to a casualty when applying first aid and waiting for emergency medical aid.
It includes recognition and management of a suspected spinal injury, immobilising cervical spine, evaluating the need to move a casualty, preparing a casualty for transport, transporting and monitoring a casualty, and performing a casualty handover.
Delivery mode
Wollongong First Aid offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Unit 32/7 Waynote Place, Unanderra, NSW
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Provide Emergency Care for Suspected Spinal Injury will prepare you for the following roles.
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About Wollongong First Aid
Wollongong First Aid is a Wollongong based company specialising in first aid training, health and safety, not just in the Illawarra but around Australia and the world.
