HLTAID014 Provide Advanced First Aid
Lead the response when an incident is more than one person can handle.
Nationally recognised training for those who need to manage a first aid incident from start to finish — including coordinating other first aiders, assessing multiple or complex casualties, and monitoring vital signs until medical help arrives. This is the most comprehensive first aid unit available, ideal for anyone responsible for leading a workplace first aid response.
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HTAID014 Provide Advanced First Aid
Why this course matters
Most first aid situations involve one rescuer and one casualty. But real workplace incidents aren't always that simple — multiple casualties, unclear conditions, other untrained people needing direction. HLTAID014 builds on HLTAID009, 010, and 011 to give you the leadership and assessment skills to manage a complex incident, not just respond to a straightforward one.
About this course
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide an advanced first aid response to a casualty, including managing the incident and coordinating other first aiders, until medical or other assistance arrives. It applies to workers who may be required to provide, coordinate, and manage a first aid response across a range of complex situations, in community or workplace settings.
Your Statement of Attainment will include:
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HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support
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HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
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HLTAID014 Provide Advanced First Aid
What you'll be able to do
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Manage an unconscious, breathing casualty, including safe positioning
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Perform CPR on adult and infant resuscitation manikins
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Assess, interpret, and document vital signs — respiration, temperature, pulse, and level of consciousness
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Conduct a secondary assessment of a casualty
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Coordinate and direct other first aiders present at an incident
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Manage major and minor accidents in a workplace or community setting
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Prioritise and respond when multiple casualties are involved
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Apply infection control procedures, including standard precautions and barrier devices
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Communicate incident details clearly and complete a written report
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Review the incident and your own performance afterward
Training formats
Choose the format that fits your schedule
How you're assessed
Face-to-Face
A fully hands-on 15-hour session over 2 days with no pre-learning required. Delivered in small groups with direct trainer guidance, using adult and infant manikins throughout.
Blended (Online + Practical)
not currently available for HLTAID014
Face-to-Face
Time on the day
Pre-learning
Best for
15 hours
None
Full hands-on experience in one setting
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Practical: You'll manage an unconscious, breathing casualty and perform CPR on adult and infant manikins. You'll also demonstrate assessing and documenting vital signs, conducting a secondary casualty assessment, and coordinating other first aiders during a simulated multi-casualty or complex incident — through role plays, observation, and incident review.
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Theory: A written knowledge check, including incident reporting and debrief.
What to know before you book
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No prior experience needed — we start from scratch
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Minimum age 14 (guardian consent required for under-18s)
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A valid USI is required to receive your certification
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CPR must be performed on the floor with no exemptions, in order for an accredited certificate to be issued
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Wear comfortable clothing — practical sessions may involve kneeling, bending, and lying on the floor; pants and flat shoes are recommended
Certification
On successful completion, you'll receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for HLTAID014, valid for 3 years. In line with the Code of Practice and Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines, we recommend refreshing your CPR skills annually.
First Aid and Fire delivers this training and assessment as an approved third-party provider 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.