UPDATED: 4 AUGUST 2020

In line with the latest Stage 4 restrictions announced, first aid training courses will only continue for the following:

• At public venues in regional Victoria, using local regionally-residing trainers only
• For onsite classes in the Melbourne metropolitan area for essential services only (https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/updates/coronavirus-covid-19/premiers-statement-business-restrictions)

Note the following safety measures apply for classes:

• Smaller class sizes capped at 8 students (down from 12 students)
• PPE including masks and gloves are now available at our classes for students to wear if they choose
• Temperature screening will take place for all people entering our training venues
• No contact first aid training: this means students will not be required to practice first aid techniques on other students or staff, only on themselves or a manikin. For example bandaging, CPR, recovery position and use of EpiPens will not be conducted on others. Students will be directed not to breathe into a manikin at this time.
• Increased cleaning of our equipment after every class
• Alcohol based hand sanitiser is available throughout the venue for use upon arrival, during class and departure
• We discard all bandages, dressings or other class consumables at the end of the class and they are not re-used

Importantly, those who meet the following criteria should not attend any St John Ambulance Training course:

• Those who are unwell or experiencing any flu-like symptoms
• Those who have been diagnosed positive for COVID-19 in the last 14 days
• People who have been overseas in the 14 days prior to their course date
• Those who have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 14 days

Those who are diagnosed with a confirmed case of COVID-19 within 14 days after attending their St John training course must advise St John Ambulance Victoria immediately on 1300 360 455.

For a limited time only, all First Aid training will come with access to our Infection Control eLearning course that participants can complete online in just 45 minutes.

Students will receive a link to the course on their student readiness page.

This course provides practical advice for you and your workplace teams to follow to help reduce the spread of infection such as Coronavirus.

Online Virtual Classroom: 2 x 3.5 hour sessions spread over 2 days, plus online pre-learning (2 hours)

A Virtual Classroom provides a real time interaction with the Trainer and other students, but with the flexibility of logging on from the comfort of home. Students need access to the internet, and a laptop with camera and microphone.

Face to Face Delivery: 1 full day in addition to online pre-learning (2 hours)

Course Outline

This course covers the following:

• What is mental health?
• What is a mental health crisis
• Duty of care
• Principles of crisis intervention
• Recognising and responding to signs of a person who may be at risk
• Providing support to people at risk
• Where to go for assistance
• Principles of self care

Statement of attainment

On successful completion of this course you will be issued a statement of attainment in:

• CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations

A successful outcome for this statement of attainment will be determined by a range of different assessment methods including written assessment (questionnaire), observation of simulated and practical activities etc.

Complete First Aid for Mental Health E-Learning module