The course applies to individuals who may be required to provide emergency care to a casualty with suspected spinal injury. This course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills required to minimise further injury to a casualty, both conscious and unconscious, when applying first aid and waiting for emergency medical aid in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.
It includes recognition and management of a suspected spinal injury, immobilising cervical spine using manual in-line stabilisation (MILS) techniques as well as spinal equipment, evaluating the need to move a casualty, preparing a casualty for transport, transporting and monitoring a casualty as well as performing a casualty handover to emergency services.
This comprehensive training covers:
This nationally recognised course gives you the skills, knowledge and confidence to perform safely recognise and manage a suspects spinal injury in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines. Whether you’re a sport trainer, coach, tradie, carer, workplace first aider or just someone who wants to be prepared—this course could save a life.
What You’ll Learn:
This course is ideal for:
A well-prepared response to casualties with spinal injuries can prevent escalation, minimise risks, and ensure a swift and safe resolution. This course provides:
Practical, real-world training in responding to spinal injury
Instruction from experienced emergency response professionals
Hands-on exercises to reinforce early intervention procedures
A nationally recognised qualification upon successful completion
To successfully complete this course, participants must demonstrate competency in:
Recognising and reporting emergency situations within a facility
Responding effectively to emergency warnings and evacuation procedures
Maintaining personal and group safety in emergency conditions
Following workplace emergency procedures in compliance with regulations
Upon completion, participants will receive a Statement of Attainment, confirming their ability to provide emergency care for suspected spinal injury
This training is available in different delivery formats to accommodate workplace needs:
Face-to-face training: Typically 4–6 hours, including practical exercises
Blended learning: Online theoretical components combined with in-person practical assessments
Enhance your emergency preparedness with our Respond to Facility Emergencies course. Enrol today to gain the confidence and skills needed to act quickly and effectively in emergency situations.
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The following units will be included in your certificate:
Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are a guide.
| Refresher min. duration | N/A |
| Blended min. duration | N/A |
| Face-to-face min. duration | 5 Hours |
| Online with face-to-face min. duration | 2 Hours |
An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:
Online study options: The online learning program can be found in the student portal. Students must have access to a computer, smart phone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online studies and practical assessment.
Please contact us if you cannot meet the Entry Requirements before enrolling.
Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.
Certificate provided on completion of both – nil recognition can be given if you fail to complete one or both tasks.
This certificate has no renewal requirement
Performance tasks and practical scenarios:
Practical scenarios:
Documentation:
Theory assessment – A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice questions. The student must complete all assessment questions.
