FREE ONLINE TRAINING FOR SCHOOLS

Asthma First Aid for Schools

Knowing Asthma First Aid can save a life during an emergency asthma attack.

As part of the Asthma in Schools Program, we are able to offer free online training for education staff in Asthma First Aid, so there is no excuse for not being prepared!

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Asthma can occur at any time, in any place.

That’s why knowing Asthma First Aid is critical for all staff with a duty of care for students. Knowing Asthma First Aid can save a life during an emergency asthma attack.

Many staff may feel nervous at the idea of performing Asthma First Aid on a child having an asthma attack. Asthma Australia's FREE, one hour Asthma First Aid for Schools course provides educators everything they need to know to help keep kids with asthma safe at school.

The Asthma First Aid Course

trains school staff in the national protocol for the first aid treatment of an asthma attack, provides up-to-date information on asthma and its management within the school setting and may also be of particular interest for school staff who:

  • Work in regional and remote areas

  • Missed a training session at their school

  • Have newly enrolled students with asthma

  • Want to refresh their Asthma First Aid knowledge

Asthma is a respiratory condition that affects nearly 2.8 million Australians, with children, being the most impacted.

Asthma is responsible for at least one Australian death every day, making it a serious health concern. More than 30,000 people are hospitalised each year due to asthma, yet 80% of these hospitalisations are considered potentially avoidable.

Despite the prevalence of asthma, it is often misunderstood, causing fear and anxiety for those living with the condition.

However, there is hope.

Asthma Australia has been the leading charity for people with asthma and their communities for over 60 years. We fund vital asthma research, provide free asthma educational resources and programs, including the 1800 ASTHMA phone service, and are active in advocacy and policy change to help people with asthma live freely. 

The challenges of climate change, unhealthy air, and health inequity make it more important than ever for people with asthma to have a voice. We search for new and progressive approaches to challenge the status quo. Our work is grounded in evidence and centred on the experiences of people affected by asthma. We believe by listening to those living with asthma, designing solutions with them, and influencing change, people with asthma can live freely, unrestricted by their asthma.

Learn more on our website:

www.asthma.org.au

WHO SHOULD DO THIS COURSE?

This course is designed for all school staff.

Asthma can occur at any time in any place. We recommend that all staff with a duty of care for students complete this course so they can provide Asthma First Aid if faced with an asthma emergency. This includes teachers, ancillary staff, volunteers, relievers and school leadership.

This training is currently FREE - Supported by funding from the Australian Government

$0.00

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Certificate of Completion

Valid for three years, the Learning Objectives of this course include asthma essentials and symptom recognition, role of reliever medication and use with a spacer and, management in schools and Asthma First Aid protocol.

This course will provide school staff up-to-date information on asthma and its management within the school setting.

  • Currently FREE.
  • Enrolment is valid for three years.
  • Certificate of Completion.
  • Takes one hour to complete!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Asthma First Aid For Schools Online Training

It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.

The course takes about an hour to complete - but you can return to the home page to exit the course at the end of a module to resume when next convenient.

After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for 3 years - across any and all devices you own. Any files that are downloadable are yours to keep as well.

NB: This material is copyrighted and passing on or sharing this course material to another party is prohibited.


This course is designed for all school staff. 

Asthma can occur at any time in any place. We recommend that all staff with a duty of care for students complete this course so they can provide Asthma First Aid if faced with an asthma emergency. This includes teachers, ancillary staff, volunteers, relief staff and school leadership.

The course may also be of particular interest for school staff who:

  • work in regional and remote areas 

  • missed a training session at their school

  • have newly enrolled students with asthma

  • want to refresh their Asthma First Aid knowledge

This course does not meet ACECQA legislative requirements for early childhood education and care settings. Please visit the ACECQA website (acecqa.gov.au) to search for a suitable course qualification that meets your individual needs.

No. The course is hosted online on Thinkific.

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