Course Outline

This nationally accredited course provides knowledge about the underlying causes of asthma, the triggers, recognition and treatment of an asthma attack and how to develop an asthma action plan. The course includes a core module, Asthma Awareness, and is run in conjunction with four target modules. Two specialist modules are also offered.

The four target modules are:

1. Asthma and the Child in Care
This module reflects the requirements set by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. It is aimed at educating Children’s Services workers (in a variety of settings) in the recognition and management of a child with asthma, which is to be reflected in the management of their centres.
2. Asthma in Schools
This module is aimed at providing teachers with the necessary skills to recognise and manage an asthma attack. Exercise Induced Asthma and low allergy options are also discussed.
3. Asthma in Sport
This module is aimed at educating all people involved with sports and recreation about Exercise Induced Asthma (EIA) and how it can be managed.
4. Asthma in the Workplace
This module is aimed at educating all workplaces in the management of asthma, especially occupational asthma.

There are two specialised modules:

1. Asthma in The Disability Service
This module is specifically tailored to meet the needs of carers and their clients in special care facilities and in-home care. It is a contextualised module that is specific to each accommodation area.

Who should attend EAM training?

• Managers
• Owners
• Staff or people who hold a ‘duty of care’ at workplaces, schools, children’s services, sporting clubs and recreation centres

Pre-requisites

There are no specific entry requirements or pre-requisites but it is recommended that participants have literacy and numeracy competencies equivalent to National Reporting System (NRS) Level 2.

Training Resources

Organisations hosting sessions will receive an Asthma Emergency Kit containing:
• 2 single use “la petite e-chamber” spacers
• 2 single use face masks (Under 5’s ONLY)
• Medication expiry date window
• Keyring Asthma First Aid Action Plan
• 2 x Asthma Emergency Kit Log
• Asthma Emergency Kit Use and Maintenance Card
• 2 x Asthma First Aid stickers
• Spacer Use photo card
• Asthma Emergency Kit bumbag
Participants will receive the following to assist in training:
• Participant information manual
• Asthma First Aid poster
• Individual participant spacer to take home

Qualification

Upon successful completion, the attendee will receive a Statement of Attainment.

Course Validity

This course is valid for 3 years.

Course Duration

3 hours

Upcoming Courses

 

Suburb	Day	Date	Time
Wantirna South	Wed	29/05/2013	6.30pm - 9.30pm
Creswick	Sat	01/06/2013	2.00pm - 5.00pm
West Melbourne	Thu	06/06/2013	1.00pm - 4.00pm
Thomastown	Wed	19/06/2013	6.30pm-9.30pm
West Melbourne	Thu	20/06/2013	1.00pm - 4.00pm
West Melbourne	Thu	11/07/2013	1.00pm - 4.00pm
West Melbourne	Thu	25/07/2013	1.00pm - 4.00pm

How do I book?

Contact the training department on (03) 9326 7088 or training@asthma.org.au for further information, or complete one of the registration forms below.

Individual Registration Form

Group Registration Form

For Further Information

If you would like further information about the Emergency Asthma Management Training Program, please contact the Asthma Foundation of Victoria on the numbers below or use our online contact form:
Ph: (03) 9326 7088
Toll Free: 1800 ASTHMA (278 462)