Understanding Asthma
Learn what asthma is, its common causes and triggers, and the risk factors that can lead to an asthma emergency.
COURSE OUTLINE
22702VIC
Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies
Duration
Pre-learning: Up to 1 hr online
In class: 1.5 hrs in person
In class: 1.5 hrs in person
Delivery
Face-to-face and blended
Overview
Asthma is one of the most common chronic health conditions in Australia, and a severe flare-up can become life threatening within minutes. Knowing what to do gives you the confidence to act.
This nationally accredited course equips you with the skills to manage asthma risks and respond to asthma emergencies, from recognising warning signs and common triggers to providing asthma first aid with reliever medication in line with an asthma action plan.
It's ideal for workplaces, schools and early childhood services, sporting clubs and community groups. Asthma training can also be combined with our anaphylaxis course in a single session, just ask when booking.
Course Outline
This nationally accredited course (22702VIC – Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies) covers the skills and knowledge needed to manage asthma risks and respond to asthma emergencies with confidence. The training is practical, hands-on and focused on real-world application.
Recognising Signs and Symptoms
Identify mild, moderate and severe asthma symptoms, and recognise when a flare-up is becoming life threatening.
Asthma First Aid
Follow the four step asthma first aid plan and respond in line with a casualty’s asthma action plan.
Reliever Medication and Devices
Use reliever puffers and spacers correctly and safely, including hygiene and single person use requirements.
Legal and Reporting Requirements
Know your rights and responsibilities when providing asthma first aid, including duty of care, consent and reporting requirements.
Asthma Risk Management
Reduce asthma risks and prepare for emergencies in workplaces, schools, early childhood services and community groups.
This course is delivered in a blended format, combining pre-course online learning with a face-to-face session.
Pre-course online learning: Up to 1 hour, completed in your own time before class.
In class: 1.5 hours of practical, face-to-face training.
Asthma training can also be delivered as a combined session with 22578VIC First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis (3 hours pre-course learning and 3.5 hours in class). Ask us when booking.
We run courses at multiple locations including Craigieburn, Kalkallo, Mickleham, Kilmore, Clayton and Mount Waverley, plus onsite training anywhere across Melbourne. Choose your preferred location when booking, or contact us to arrange onsite training for your workplace.
We accept Credit Card, Payment on the Day, Cash, PayID, and Direct Deposit.
Learners will require English language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) skills.
Nil – all learners welcome, no prior experience required
This course includes both a theory and practical component. You’ll learn by doing—working through engaging, real-world scenarios guided by qualified paramedics. To successfully complete the course, learners must:
- Complete the pre-course online learning
- Participate in all practical training
- Pass a short theory assessment
- Demonstrate the four step asthma first aid response, including correct use of a reliever puffer and spacer
Your nationally recognised Statement of Attainment is generally accepted as current for 3 years. We recommend renewing this course every 3 years to keep your skills and knowledge up to date.
Certificates are issued by ABC First Aid RTO 3399, subject to successful completion of all course requirements and following internal processing.
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