HLTAID011
Provide First Aid
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.
Includes:
HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support
HLTAID011
Provide First Aid
The unit applies to all persons who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.
Delivery Format
Face-to Face
7.5 hours
covering both
theory and practical
Blended Face-to-Face
Theory completed online prior to practical session
- approx 3 - 4 hours online
3 hours covering the the practical
Upcoming Courses
This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills in providing first aid and basic life support until arrival of medical assistance. This includes calling for help, the ability to respond to first aid situations, casualty assessment, decision making and basic life support functions including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). This course covers adult and child conditions.
This course is recommended for those in charge of first aid in a workplace.
The course comprises practical training plus face-to-face training hours.
There are no pre-requisites for this course. Students must be at least 14 years of age at the time of attendance.
Important note: In order to issue an accredited certificate CPR must be performed on the floor with no exemptions.
Clothing: We suggest that you wear comfortable casual clothing, as the practical nature of the demonstrations and practice may possibly require bending, kneeling and lying on the floor. Pants and flat shoes are recommended.
Learn more about the Australian Government’s competency and assessment requirements for this course at http://training.gov.au/training/details/HLTAID011
The HLTAID011 Provide First Aid certificate is valid for 3 years.
The Code of Practice and Australian Resuscitation Council recommends that cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills are refreshed annually.
“First Aid and Fire is an approved third-party provider delivering training and assessment services on behalf of Healthcorp Pty Ltd (RTO ID 91222). All qualifications and Statements of Attainment are issued by Healthcorp Pty Ltd in accordance with ASQA standards requirements.”