This course is designed to train participants to deal with asthma attacks in a range of situations, including kindergartens and child care centres, schools, public places, workplaces, and sporting events.

The elements of competency of the course are:

a) Assess symptoms to determine the severity of an asthma emergency.
b) Correctly use a spacer and blue reliever medication to reduce the severity of an asthma attack.
c) Demonstrate the correct technique for administering assisted ventilation with lateral chest pressure in an asthma emergency where applicable.
d) Follow infection control guidelines in line with current best practice.