Provide First Aid

Develop the practical skills and knowledge to recognise and respond to a range of emergency situations, provide first aid support and manage incidents until professional help arrives.

Introduction:

This nationally recognised one-day course equips participants with the essential skills and knowledge to respond confidently to a range of first aid situations. Whether you're at work, home or in the community, you'll learn how to manage emergencies, provide CPR and deliver first aid until professional help arrives.
Provide First Aid is a core requirement across many industries, including construction, childcare, hospitality and healthcare. It’s also a valuable life skill for anyone wanting to be prepared when it matters most.

Target Audience:

Community members who want to be prepared to respond to emergencies at home, in public or while travelling.
Employees across all industries where first aid skills are a workplace requirement or safety expectation—this includes construction, hospitality, education, aged care and retail.
Volunteers and carers who support others in formal or informal settings and need to respond confidently to medical incidents.
Students and job seekers looking to boost their employability with a nationally recognised qualification.
Small business operators and sole traders, especially in remote or regional areas like Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, where access to emergency services may be delayed.
 

Learning Outcomes:

  • Recognise and respond to emergency situations
  • Perform CPR in line with ARC guidelines
  • Apply first aid using established principles and available resources
  • Communicate incident details clearly and accurately
  • Complete workplace documentation and maintain confidentiality
  • Reflect on the first aid response and seek support if needed
  • Training includes realistic scenarios and simulations to build confidence and ensure learners are ready to act when it counts

Learning Methods:

Assessment is conducted through a combination of practical demonstrations, role plays and written tasks. All assessments are aligned with the requirements of the unit of competency HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid, as outlined on training.gov.au.

Program Benefits:

  • Gain the confidence and practical skills to respond effectively in emergency situations at work, at home and in the community.
  • Learn how to assess incidents, provide CPR, use an automated external defibrillator (AED) and manage a range of common injuries and medical emergencies.
  • Achieve a nationally recognised first aid qualification that supports workplace compliance requirements across many industries.
  • Develop the ability to communicate effectively with emergency services and complete incident documentation accurately.
  • Build confidence through realistic practical scenarios that prepare learners to act quickly and appropriately when emergencies occur.
  • Enhance personal and professional capability by developing skills that can help protect the health and safety of colleagues, family members and the wider community.

Content:

  • Responding to emergencies using the DRSABCD action plan
  • Performing CPR on adults, children and infants
  • Using an automated external defibrillator (AED)
  • Managing bleeding, burns, fractures, asthma, anaphylaxis, seizures and shock
  • Communicating details of an incident and completing documentation
  • Reviewing and reflecting on first aid responses
  • Training includes realistic simulations to build confidence and competence in a safe, supportive environment.
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