Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update We Are Open As An Essential Service
Courses Available for Essential Workers in Melbourne
COVID-19 Update Monday 11th January 2021:
Classes for the general public are open for bookings at all locations. Masks or face coverings are no longer compulsory, however learners can opt to wear one if they choose.
If you are attending this week please see further information below:
CPR First Aid is actively monitoring advice from the Australian Government, the Chief Medical Office and the Australian First Aid Training Council in relation to Coronavirus (COVID-19) and precautions we must put in place to ensure client health and safety in our classes.
HOW ARE WE MEETING GOVERNMENT & COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS?
1. We are an essential service and still able to deliver first aid and CPR courses
2. We are required to ensure 1.5m social distancing requirements as an educational facility
3. We have implemented stringent hygiene practices:
- hand washing / sanitising (20 second handwashing) before and after entering the class
- hand washing / sanitising after touching any equipment
- handwashing / sanitising is also enforced if a learner touches any
personal belongings, such as a mobile phone, in the class environment
- sanitised surfaces and equipment with antibacterial sprays
4. We have modified assessments:
- no touching other learners in the classroom
- learners will place themselves in recovery positions
- 1 person using a manikin in their own space
- Social distancing during all assessment activities
- Bandaging – learners to bandage themselves or their manikin
- CPR – learners to simulate CPR and will not put their face or mouth
on manikins, but will still be given alcohol wipes and faceshields in
line with our standard practices
WHEN YOU MUST NOT ATTEND:
•
We ask that anyone contact us or postpone coming to one of our classes
if they have been in contact with any person with suspected or diagnosed
COVID-19, or if they themselves are feeling unwell.
• Any client who
attends a class with flu like symptoms will be asked by the trainer to
leave. We must ensure exclusion of anyone showing signs of being sick in
our classes, for the safety of our staff and everyone else attending
the training session.
• Sick clients should reschedule once they have medical clearance
• Signs and Symptoms of COVID-19:
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Dry Cough
- Sore Throat
- Shortness of Breath
CPR
First Aid has had no individuals with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in
any venues across Australia, and our continued priority is to ensure we
are being proactive for the safety of our clients, and staff.