HLTAID011
Provide First Aid
Through hands-on practice and interactive learning activities, participants will learn how to confidently handle a variety of emergency situations. They will also learn how to administer CPR and use an automated external defibrillator, making adjustments for patients who have had a cardiac arrest as a result of a traumatic cause. The Provide First Aid course is ideal for anyone who wants to learn the basics of first aid, as well as people who work in an environment where injuries or accidents are likely to occur.
Course Content
- Roles and responsibilities of the first aider
- The DRSABCD action plan and responding to emergency situations
- Managing unconscious casualties
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Using a defibrillator (AED)
- Legal issues in first aid
- Infection control
- Diabetes and seizures
- Asthma
- Allergic reactions and Anaphylaxis
- Wound and bleeding management
- Burns
- Fractures and dislocations
- Sprains and strains
- Hypothermia and hyperthermia
- Head, neck, and spinal injuries
- Medical emergencies
- Choking
- Abdominal and chest injuries
- Poisoning management
- Bites and stings
- Stroke
- Safety and risk management
course price is
$140 per person
Minimum of 7 learners
Delivery modes
- Face-To-Face Workshop: No pre-course work is required for this delivery mode; students will gain all theory and practical knowledge face-to-face.
- Blended Delivery: Incorporates pre-course theory work to be completed by the participants. This provides a foundation prior to the face-to-face session to allow for greater comprehension of first aid concepts. It also reduces the duration of the face-to-face session.
- Online Express: Designed for groups unable to commit to a full day course. The majority of this course is theory work online followed by a short face-to-face session.
Duration
- Face-To-Face Workshop: 6 hours face-to-face. No pre-course work required.
- Blended Delivery: 1 hour of pre-course work followed by 5 to 6 hours face-to-face.
- Online Express: 5 hours online theory followed by 2 hours face-to-face.
Certification
The following units will be included in your certificate:
HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
HLTAID010 - Provide basic emergency life support
This certificate has an industry recommended renewal period of 36 months.
Resources
Assessment Activities
Performance tasks and practical scenarios:
- Perform CPR on an adult (incl. the use of an AED and placing a casualty into the recovery position)
- Complete a first aid incident report form based on the simulated first aid scenario
- Perform CPR on an infant
- Manage a casualty with anaphylaxis
- Manage a casualty with asthma
- Manage a choking casualty
- Manage a casualty with non-life-threatening bleeding and shock, requiring minor wound cleaning
- Manage a casualty with a nosebleed
- Manage a casualty with a fracture and dislocation
- Manage a casualty with a sprain and strain
- Manage a casualty with envenomation (snake/ funnel-web spider bite)
Theory assessment: A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice questions.
Entry Requirements
Participants must have the physical capacity to perform the practical demonstrations, such as 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on the floor and rescue breathing techniques on manikins.
Online study: Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic devices with access to the internet to complete the online/ pre-course studies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course nationally accredited?
Yes it is. Our certificates are issued by our partner Allens Training.
Does the Provide First Aid course include CPR?
Yes it does, HLTAID011 Provide First Aid includes the unit HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
Is there a minimum or maximum number of students per course?
The minimum number of students required for the course is 7 and the maximum is 20.
How should I prepare for my first aid course?
Where are the courses held?
We can come to your home or workplace and bring all required equipment, including a projector and props for the simulations.
Who should take the Provide First Aid course?
Every workplace should have someone trained in first aid to act in the event of an emergency within the workplace, but first aid training is for everyone! Parents, caregivers, students and community members should consider learning to provide first aid. Whatever community or group you belong to, first aid training can prepare you to respond to medical emergencies and potentially save a life before professional medical help arrives.
How do I enrol all the course participants if I am booking the course?
The organiser of the training will be sent a link where they can add the students to the course.
Who should attend First Aid?
It's imperative that every workplace ensures there's at least one team member trained in CPR and first aid to swiftly respond to emergencies onsite. However, it's not just a responsibility limited to a single individual; extending CPR training to more team members is essential. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, student, or community member, expanding CPR training within your workplace equips more individuals with life-saving skills. By having multiple trained personnel, your team can confidently handle medical emergencies, potentially saving lives even before professional medical help arrives. Investing in broader CPR training for your team enhances workplace safety and reinforces a culture of preparedness and care.
