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Silver Medallion Advanced Emergency Care

Award Summary:

The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to manage multifaceted emergencies in an advanced manner.

Unit/s of Competency:

There are currently no units of competency aligned with this award.

Award:

On successful completion the participants will receive the SLSA Silver Medallion Advanced Emergency Care.

Course content:

  • Priority management
  • Identifying strategies
  • Prioritising, identifying and selecting strategies
  • Problem solving, planning, choosing strategies
  • Scenarios (casualty simulation)
  • Maintaining effective communication

Pre-requisites:

  • Candidates must be a minimum of 17 years of age on the date of the final assessment
  • Candidates must hold all of the following SLSA awards:
    • SLSA Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Certificate
    • SLSA Spinal Management Certificate
    • Senior First Aid Certificate (Apply first aid)
  • Candidates hold one of the following units of competency:
    • HLTCPR201A Perform CPR
    • HLTFA201A Provide basic emergency life support
    • HLTFA301B Apply first aid

Course Duration:

The duration of the course is dependent on the experience and skills of the participants, but is usually 4 – 6 hours.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

If you believe you already possess some or all of the skills and knowledge of this course, you may wish to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Consult the SLSNSW RPL Guide for Applicants available on the Participant Resources page of the SLSNSW website.

Course enquiries:

Enquiries and bookings for this course are through the SNB Branch Office.

Assessment:

Candidates will be required to demonstrate competency in all elements in the workplace. They will be required to complete activities that may include oral and written questioning, practical demonstrations of skills and performing scenarios.

Proficiency:

This award does not require a yearly proficiency, however to remain current all pre-requisite awards must remain proficient.

Training/assessing:

Silver Medallion Advanced Emergency Care courses are Branch facilitated and are run by SLSNSW endorsed facilitators.

Training resources for this course:

Forms:

  • Training enrolment form
  • Silver Medallion Advanced Emergency Care Learner guide
  • RPL application form
  • Participant evaluation form
  • Training course report
  • Single Day attendance sheet

All forms and workbooks for this course are supplied by SNB Branch Office.