Understanding Asthma
Recognise asthma triggers, symptoms, and the difference between mild, moderate, and severe asthma attacks.
COURSE OUTLINE
22702VIC
Course in Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies (replaces 22556VIC)
Duration
2.5hrs
Delivery
Blended
Cost
From $60pp
Overview
This nationally accredited course is designed for staff working in education, care, sport, and community settings where individuals may be at risk of asthma. It provides the knowledge and practical skills needed to recognise asthma symptoms, respond appropriately during an asthma emergency, and implement effective management strategies in the workplace.
Delivered by experienced paramedics, this course equips you with hands-on training in how to administer reliever medication using an inhaler and spacer, follow a workplace asthma emergency plan, and respond to real-time scenarios with confidence and accuracy.
Whether you're a first aider, teacher, support worker, or coach, this course prepares you to take fast, informed action—and contribute to safer, more prepared environments for those with asthma.
This course is offered standalone or as a discounted course set with 22578VIC Management of Anaphylaxis in the Workplace.
Course Outline
This nationally accredited course (22702VIC – Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies in the Workplace) is designed for individuals responsible for managing asthma risk or providing first aid in schools, workplaces, and community settings. Delivered by experienced paramedics, the course includes hands-on practice in the use of asthma medication devices and development of emergency action plans.
Reliever Medication & Spacers
Learn to safely administer reliever medication.
Emergency Management Plans
Follow a workplace Asthma Emergency Management Plan in a simulated emergency.
Responding in Real-Time
Act decisively in simulated asthma emergencies using scenario-based training with real-time feedback.
Personal Asthma Action Plans
Understand and support the use of individual asthma action plans in the workplace.
Workplace Risk Management
Identify high-risk environments and develop asthma prevention and response strategies.
Communication & Documentation
Accurately complete incident reports and communicate emergency responses with key personnel.
Up to 1 hour online + up to 1.5 hours face-to-face | $60pp
Learners will require English language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) skills.
Nil – all learners welcome, no prior experience required.
This course includes both theory and practical components. Guided by experienced paramedics, you’ll work through realistic workplace scenarios to build the knowledge and confidence to respond during an asthma emergency. To successfully complete the course, learners must:
- Participate in all practical training
- Pass a short theory assessment
- Demonstrate correct use of an inhaler and spacer in a simulated emergency.
- Accurately complete a Workplace Asthma Emergency Management Plan and related documentation
Your nationally recognised Statement of Attainment is valid for 3 years. Industry best practice recommends refreshing your skills every 2 years, or more frequently if specified by your workplace or regulator.
*Group bookings only. Minimum class sizes apply. Contact us for further information.
*Express enrolment requires evidence of prior completion of the same course. The face-to-face component covers practical assessments only.
*Certificates are issued by ABC First Aid RTO 3399, subject to successful completion of all course requirements and following internal processing.
*Access to ABC licensed training student handbook and policies can be found here.
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