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25.01.2022 First Aid Training in Victoria We have been contacted a number of times today regarding first aid training in Victoria. Although NIFAT does not provide specific advice relating to this matter, from the documentation released by The Department of Health and Human Services, it is our opinion that providers under Stage 4 restrictions will not be able to continue to deliver first aid training face-to-face. For further information please refer to the link below. https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au//Stage%204%20Industries%20-%20

25.01.2022 LAST CHANCE TO PURCHASE TICKETS TO THIS WEEKS WEBINARS Tickets for our upcoming webinars 'Understanding the New Units of Competencies" are now available online. To book your space please follow the link below and select the dates/times you would like to book. Free to NIFAT members, $39.00 for non-members ... https://www.nifat.com.au/product-category/upcoming-events/

24.01.2022 THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS UPDATE 04/11/2019 ASQA has updated its previously published information on third party arrangements to provide further clarification in line with questions received from the VET sector.... The updated information provides scenarios to help providers understand what may or may not be considered a third party arrangement between registered training organisations (RTOs). It also presents modified language to address confusion identified from queries received from the sector. The updates relate to the fact sheet on third party arrangements and FAQs: Fact sheetthird party arrangements https://www.asqa.gov.au//fac/third-party-arrangements-2019 Frequently asked questionsthird party arrangements. https://www.asqa.gov.au/faqs?f%5B0%5D=field_topic%3A1312 This information provides clarity and guidance on third party arrangements permitted under the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 (the NVR Act). ASQAs guidance on third party arrangements came into effect on 1 September 2019 for new third party arrangements and will take effect on 1 January 2020 for existing arrangements. https://www.asqa.gov.au//new-guidance-third-party-arrangem

24.01.2022 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT Adrenaline injector CHOICE to become a reality in Australia. It is important that people at risk of anaphylaxis and their treating doctor... can discuss options of adrenaline injector devices and choose a device that best suits their needs. Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia (A&AA) is pleased to announce the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is currently reviewing two applications for registration of alternate adrenaline injectors in the Australian market. SYMJEPI , an adrenaline injector and ANAPEN, a revised adrenaline autoinjector are currently with the TGA awaiting registration and THEN hopefully PBS listing. A&AA is in communication with both the Australian sponsors of the devices. Visit our website for more information: http://ow.ly/X3kE50BfuiZ A&AA will continue to advocate for Auvi-Q, a Kaleo product, to be an option for Australians living with the risk of anaphylaxis.

24.01.2022 We appreciate everyones concern regarding the current situation with first aid and cpr training during the COVID-19 outbreak. Many people have been messaging asking what they should do and what the ARCs recommendation means for nationally accredited first aid and cpr training. The simple answer is that we cannot provide any type of advice. We hope to bring you some further clarification on Monday afternoon. In the meantime, providers should consider the recommendation provided by the ARC and recent government advice regarding social distancing, specifically for inside venues. These are obviously very tough times for everyone and we hope that we can share more specific information with everyone on Monday.

23.01.2022 ARC Guideline Updates Guideline 9.3.4 - Heat-Induced Illness (Hyperthermia) Guideline 9.4.1- Australian Snake Bite... Visit https://resus.org.au/guidelines/

23.01.2022 Assessment Tools Available. Over the past few months, we have developed 26 assessment tools covering the performance evidence for HLTAID009 - HLTAID015. These tools are now available for RTO's to purchase. Each tool is provided in word format so that RTOs can adapt them to their own style for use by trainers/assessors.... These tools come with a mapping and pre-assessment validation document. If you are interested in looking at the suite of assessment tools, please complete the expression of interest form by selecting the link below. We will then arrange a zoom meeting for you with tool developer, Andy Panes. https://forms.gle/Gf33QtqVva1CyoBK7 You can also view a sample assessment at this link. https://www.nifat.com.au//P101-Management-of-the-unconscio

22.01.2022 Todays correspondent asks: In QLD, can workplaces purchase, keep and administer an Epipen to a person who is not diagnosed as having anaphylaxis? What does the... Health Drugs and Poisons Act allow and is there any other legislative considerations? Epipens contain adrenaline, a schedule 3 drug. The Health (Drugs and Poisons) Regulation 1996 (Qld) r 243 says: (1) A person must not dispense, prescribe, purport to prescribe or sell an S2, S3 or S7 poison unless the person is, under this regulation, endorsed to dispense, prescribe or sell the poison. [ 385 more words ] https://emergencylaw.wordpress.com//epipens-in-a-queensla/ See more

22.01.2022 Frequently Asked Questions About Resuscitation During COVID-19 Pandemic https://secureservercdn.net//frequently-asked-questions-ab

21.01.2022 Don't forget to jump online this afternoon at 5.00pm for our facebook live on the draft2 first aid UOC. Don't forget to view the drafts before joining us. They can be found at https://www.skillsiq.com.au//Trai/HLTHealth/FirstAidDraft2

20.01.2022 INFORMATION FROM SAFE WORK AUSTRALIA REGARDING WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING DURING COVID-19. Work Health and Safety training and assessment. The model WHS laws include requirements for workers to complete specific training and assessment before they can undertake certain work or roles; this includes:... Health and Safety Representative training Construction Induction training (i.e. White Card) First aid training High Risk Work training and assessment Asbestos assessment or removal training, and WHS entry permit holder training. The Commonwealth, state and territory WHS Regulators are responsible for enforcing compliance with WHS training and assessment requirements in their own jurisdiction. Although the model WHS laws do not specify how training must be delivered, in practice, most WHS Regulators require training be delivered face-to-face. The COVID-19 pandemic is significantly impacting the ability of Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) to deliver face-to-face training. Safe Work Australia is currently working with Commonwealth, state and territory WHS regulators to develop national guidance on WHS training and assessment, including delivery methods, for training impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. All stakeholders agree they want to keep WHS training and assessment going to the extent possible. Note: All WHS Regulators have agreed that no compliance action will be taken in relation to the first aid training requirements in regulation 42 of the model WHS Regulations where first aid training is not available because of COVID-19. Discussions are ongoing for other WHS training and assessment. In the interim, you will need to contact your WHS regulator to obtain their policy on other WHS training and assessment impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. If your business operates across more than one jurisdiction, you may need to contact more than one WHS regulator. Go to the WHS authorities contact information page for contact details. It is important that businesses remain up to date on latest developments. WHS Regulators will continue to consult and adapt to changing circumstances based on government directives and health advice. https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au//preparing-workplaces

20.01.2022 Here it is! The 2020 NIFAT Conference will be held on 13 & 14 Aug at Mantra on View, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast. Tickets on sale Friday 4th Oct 2019 at 8am #nifat2020

17.01.2022 Information from the Australian Children's Education & Care Authority (ACECQA) on first aid training for childcare educators. In light of COVID-19 related restrictions, the Australian Skills Quality Authority has released advice for training providers to consider adapting practices, including changing delivery modes, re-sequencing delivery of units or components of units, and delaying workplace practical assessments. While theoretical aspects of first aid training could be re...asonably covered through online training, other more practical aspects in particular the performance of CPR on a manikin are much more challenging. In the first instance, educators should discuss any available options offered by training providers. In instances where the full requirements of the course cannot be met, training providers are expected to issue documentation to students confirming that they have completed the theoretical aspects of the course and detail any outstanding requirements of the course they must complete in order to obtain the qualification. Unlike the requirements to initially obtain competency, requirements for refresher training are not defined in the National Regulations (beyond the requirement for the training to be current). The industry standard is that first aid qualifications should be renewed every three years and refresher training in CPR should be undertaken annually, generally by attending an approved training course. Education and care service providers and educators are encouraged to pursue all available options to complete first aid refresher training, including completing only the theoretical aspects of the training, if necessary. State and territory regulatory authorities will consider waivers relating to the requirements for refresher training, particularly those applications supported by evidence of having actively sought training opportunities and/or completed the theoretical aspects of the training. https://www.acecqa.gov.au//first-aid-training-during-covid

16.01.2022 https://emergencylaw.wordpress.com//fear-of-legal-risk-fo/

15.01.2022 In an emergency situation, every second counts and for the Triple Zero (000) Emergency Medical Dispatchers (EMDs), having accurate location information is criti...cal to providing an emergency response as quickly as possible. Advanced Mobile Location (AML) is a technology that allows mobile devices to send a location estimate when a user calls Triple Zero (000) and is capable of providing a 5 metre radius outdoors and a 25 metre radius indoors. An AML-enabled smartphone recognises when an emergency call is made to Triple Zero (000) and if not already activated, activates the phone’s location services functions. If the phone’s location services were switched off at the time the call was initiated, AML will temporarily activate the location service for the duration of the emergency call and an SMS is sent to the Triple Zero (000) operator in the background while the caller speaks with EMDs. The caller is not required to do anything to enable the location information to be sent. When the emergency call has finished, AML will be de-activated. AML works with Android phones (version 4.1 and higher, with Google Play Services installed) and will work with iPhone running iOS 14.3, and Apple Watch GPS + Cellular running watchOS 7.2. iOS14.3 is available on iPhone 6s or later and watchOS 7.2 is available on Apple Watch Series 3 or later. AML is not an App - rather it is a technology built into the operating system. This life-saving technology is already being used in New Zealand, the UK and a number of other countries throughout Europe and has saved lives where it has been deployed. We still need callers to provide their address and location to the EMD as a first priority, AML doesn't replace this need, it just assists as an additional way to verify a caller's location. Please have a watch of the video showing how this technology will save lives throughout Queensland and Australia.

14.01.2022 Further Advice from the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) on the Delivery of First Aid Training During COVID-19 Pandemic Further to the advice regarding first aid training that was issued by the First Aid Industry Reference Committee on 25 March 2020, the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) wishes to advise Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) of the following: RTOs seeking to continue delivering first aid should undertake a risk assessment ...Continue reading

13.01.2022 STATEMENT BELOW FROM ANDY PANES REGARDING 2020 NIFAT CONFERENCE It is with great sadness that today the National Institute of First Aid Trainers has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 National First Aid Trainers Conference. This event was scheduled to take place on 13th & 14th August 2020 on the Gold Coast.... I know this will cause an inconvenience to many people and I would like to personally apologise to all those who have booked to attend. I would also like to extend this apology to those who have booked trade stands and sponsorship packages. Why has this event been cancelled? As you will be aware, over the last couple of months the world has been dealing with the spread of COVID-19. This is causing uncertainty in several areas, and even with the best information available, it is hard to know how Australia will be impacted over the coming months. Organising a conference requires an amount of certainty, especially when locked into financial agreements with venues and suppliers. We are approaching a no return date and for this reason (amongst others) we have decided to cancel the event at this time. We may find that come August, everything is fine and back to normal. I hope this is the case. I wish I had a crystal ball! What happens now? At this time we are not confirming a future date for this event. We will continue to evaluate over the coming months. For those who have booked accommodation at the venue, please contact them directly as soon as possible to discuss refund options. 07 5579 1060 or email [email protected] Once again, I sincerely apologise, the conference team had been looking forward to organising another great event for you this year. Kind Regards Andy Panes Director

13.01.2022 Happy New Year! Tickets for our upcoming webinars 'Understanding the New Units of Competencies" are now available online. To book your space please follow the link below and select the dates/times you would like to book. Free to NIFAT members, $39.00 for non-members ... https://www.nifat.com.au/product-category/upcoming-events/

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12.01.2022 Webinar Recording Now Available. Understanding Pulse Oximetry NIFAT Members - Free Non-Members - $49.00... https://www.nifat.com.au//understanding-pulse-oximetry-we/

12.01.2022 For those providers who deliver LVR/CPR training in Queensland. This bulletin was sent out by the Electrical Safety Office today. Rescue and resuscitation training during the COVID-19 pandemic Legislative requirements for rescue and resuscitation training are generally met by undertaking nationally recognised units of competency, delivered by registered training organisations including: ... HLTAID001 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) UETTDRRF02B - Perform pole top rescue (PTR) UETTDRRF06B - Perform rescue from a live LV panel (LVR). Access to training courses has been reduced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To minimise the impact on industry while still maintaining the safety of electrical workers, we are putting interim arrangements in place. If licence applicants or those renewing licences are impacted by short notice cancellation of courses, CPR and PTR requirements will be waived subject to the licence holder: advising their employer that they have not completed the training taking steps to complete the training as soon as is reasonable. Exemptions will be granted on a case-by-case basis, with licence holders details recorded for follow-up. Once training access returns to normal, we will email affected licence holders to advise that they need to complete the training. We will conduct follow-up audits with licence holders. Workers whose CPR, PTR or LVR training is not current should not act in roles that require this training, particularly safety observers for live work. The work should be rescheduled or redesigned so that a safety observer or rescuer is not required. If neither rescheduling nor redesigning is possible and if a workers training is not current, electrical work on or near energised electrical equipment must only be performed in accordance with a documented risk assessment. This must factor in the currency of the workers training, including: documenting the competency assessment process undertaken in lieu of recognised training documenting any evidence considered in determining competency consulting with workers and worker representatives who will rely on the assessed rescuer. In all instances, work must not proceed unless all parties are satisfied that it is safe to do so. Assessing worker competency If you are assessing workers ongoing competency to perform rescue and resuscitation, consider: how long since the workers CPR/PTR/LVR expired the rescuers years of experience in rescue training and in the type of work and risks associated with the work being performed the familiarity and confidence that work team members have in each other. You should also consider using online video resources from your regular provider as interim refresher training. We will advise of any further changes to these interim arrangements. https://www.vision6.com.au/v/15149/1817623252/email.html

11.01.2022 ASQA has done it again.... Today RTO's received correspondence from ASQA detailing an extension of the transition period for existing third-party agreements. Read more here... https://www.nifat.com.au/extended-transition-date-for-exis/ See more

11.01.2022 I think its safe to say we all knew this was coming... Reforms to The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) Official announcement found at link below. ... https://ministers.employment.gov.au//ministers-announce-ch

11.01.2022 An oveview on the Draft2 First Aid UOC.

10.01.2022 The following ARC guidelines were recently updated (Document date: Nov 2019) Guideline 9.1.7 - First Aid Management of a Crushed Victim Guideline 9.2.3 - Shock: First Aid Management of the Seriously Ill or Injured Person... View the updated guidelines at www.resus.org.au HAVE YOU BOOKED YOUR 2020 NIFAT CONFERENCE TICKET? BOOK TODAY WWW.NIFAT.COM.AU

10.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who registered for the 2020 Conference today! It's great to see so much support from this event, The conference team is excited to plan a great event for you next year! #NIFAT2020

10.01.2022 Andy talking briefly about changes to third-party agreements.

09.01.2022 Following my post - Epipens in a Queensland workplace (September 18, 2019) I received two further questions that I will answer together, along with a further di...scussion on the legal regulation of these drugs. The first question is I was wondering whether you might be able address the Australia-wide regulatory requirements for a PCBU to procure and store Epipens (Adrenaline) and Ventolin/Asmol (Salbutamol) as part of their First Aid resourcing. [ 3,291 more words ] https://emergencylaw.wordpress.com//the-last-word-on-sche/ See more

09.01.2022 We were all a little sad in the office this week. Today would have been day one of NIFAT2020 on the Gold Coast. We hope everyone is keeping safe and look forward to a return of the National First Aid Trainers Conference soon.

08.01.2022 7th May 2020 ARC resuscitation courses and COVID-19 As the restrictions introduced to mitigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic reduce, resuscitation training courses may be reintroduced. The ARC recommends course centres complete a risk assessment for all courses and follow National, State/Territorial and local Health and Safety, Infection Control and Occupational Safety requirements to safely facilitate courses.... https://resus.org.au/

08.01.2022 https://vimeo.com/545297210/85494820ba

08.01.2022 Suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19 at work? Heres what to do... https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au//Infographic%20-%20Su

07.01.2022 Sponsorship & Trade Opportunities for the 2020 National First Aid Trainers Conference. Follow the link for further details. https://www.nifat.com.au//2/10/2020_Sponsor_Prospectus.pdf

06.01.2022 Professional Development Opportunity... Many of you will know our friend Sarah Hunstead from CPR Kids Sarah and her team have recently developed an e-learning program for RFARRS001 - Recognise and respond to sick or injured children ... This course is offered by The First Aid Group (RTO 32268) and delivered by CPR Kids under a third-party agreement. Jump online today for further information. https://cprkidsonline.com.au/

05.01.2022 Tickets on Sale from 8am Today!! www.nifat.com.au

05.01.2022 Some great AED resources from NSW https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/cardiacarrest//resources.aspx

03.01.2022 2020 NIFAT Conference This week we are finalising details for the 2020 NIFAT Conference. Stay tuned for dates and location next week, with ticket sales available soon!

03.01.2022 Thanks to everyone who attended our webinars over the last couple of days! Looking forward to next weeks webinars on the advanced courses! Recordings will be available soon to download for those unable to attend.

02.01.2022 A great all-in-one product for first aid trainers delivering major bleed training. Wound packing and tourniquet application in one task trainer. https://www.thefirstaidshopau.com.au//haemorrhage-control/

02.01.2022 Statement on the delivery of First Aid Training: Updated advice from the Australian Industry and Skills Committee https://www.aisc.net.au//statement-delivery-first-aid-trai

02.01.2022 Resuscitation during the COVID-19 pandemic

02.01.2022 First Aid Industry Reference Committee recommendations in regard to delivery of First Aid training impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic Many RTOs have raised concerns about the ongoing delivery of First Aid training during COVID-19. RTOs must comply with State and Federal Health Authority directions. RTOs should perform a risk assessment, when deciding whether or not to continue to provide First Aid training, taking into account the following:... State, Territory and Federal Health Authorities advice (www.health.gov.au) The Australian Resuscitation Council's recommendations and guidelines (www.resus.org.au) SafeWork Australia's advice (www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au) ASQA's advice (www.asqa.gov.au). Specific concerns have also been raised about the transmission of the virus while performing ventilations on mannikins. The potential for transmission of the virus is significantly reduced if proper infection control procedures are followed, which involves excluding anyone who shows symptoms of the virus. The Assessment Requirements are clearly stated, and the performance of compressions and breaths must be demonstrated on a mannikin in order to make a determination of competency. It cannot be a demonstration of compressions only. A reasonable adjustment may apply where a student states they will not put their mouth on the mannikin during breaths (even with a barrier device in place), in which case the student is required to demonstrate all aspects of giving breaths (i.e. head tilt and blowing to the side of the mannikin) while not actually blowing into the mouth of the mannikin. This reasonable adjustment is to only apply at this time of the COVID-19 pandemic and only if the student requests exemption (i.e. on an exception basis only). Further information may be found as follows: The First Aid Companion Volume on page 11 clearly states that reasonable adjustment can be made to the assessment procedures, and RTOs should ensure that 'the integrity of the Unit of Competency and/or qualification is upheld'. In the case of ventilations used while performing CPR, the ARC guidelines found at ANZCOR Guideline 5 Breathing are specific in the need to provide ventilations as well as the control of transmissible diseases during CPR. RTOs should comply with the Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare (2019) and support the use of resuscitation barriers and other PPEs as required. Should you require further information please dont hesitate to contact SkillsIQ for further advice. Best regards, The SkillsIQ Team https://www.skillsiq.com.au//L/IRCadviceonFirstAidtraining

01.01.2022 Great webinar tonight from Chris on pulse oximetry!