This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty.
The first aid course applies to all workers who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace setting. The first aid course is fully accredited nationally recognised training. This qualification can be used in all States and Territories throughout Australia.
This first aid course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to manage emergency first aid situations, including treating an unconscious casualty, performing CPR and controlling bleeding.
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid is the standard course required for employment in many industries and job roles.
This course is mandatory for those working in security, childcare and education, aged care and disability and for roles including Workplace First Aiders and for Continuing Professional Development for Nursing.
Potential Careers
Potential job roles on completion of this program include: - Pre-requisite for NSW Security Licence - Workplace First Aid Officer - WHS Officer - Pre-requisite for Australian Federal Police Force - Aged and disability support worker - Construction workers - Volunteers in caring roles - Sports, and physical trainers - Hospitality and retail staff
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however it is expected that students have good communication skills, the ability to follow instruction and deal with stressful, confronting situations. You must complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test online prior to enrolling, this is to determine if you have the necessary skills to successfully complete training without being disadvantaged. This must be completed prior to attempting your online assessment. The LLN test will be sent to you as a link along with the assessment. Please complete this prior to attempting the assessment.
You must complete the electronic theory component and LLN test at least 48 hours prior to attending your practical training day, which includes reading learning material and completing assessment questions. Do not skip components of the learning material, you must read each section as this is important fundamental learning. If you have not completed and submitted the LLN test and the assessment prior to the practical training day, you will not be admitted to class. There are no exceptions to this rule. The reading and assessment will take between 6-7 hours to complete depending on your skill level. On enrolment, you will be given access to the student portal via an email link to access your materials.
This course is about dealing with real life situations that may involve you and close family or friends. The training will expose you to conditions and scenarios that could be confronting to some. So, we ask that you come prepared to face situations which can be challenging for some. We recommend candidates to be age of 15 and over.
- The practical components, particularly CPR, now require a candidate to perform two (2) minutes of uninterrupted CPR on an adult and infant manikin on the floor in a kneeling position so clients need to be advised that they may find this difficult if they have problems physically with their knees.
- Students under the age of 18 years will be required to provide a signed parental consent form prior to attending the course.
- Have your USI ready prior to course attendance from the USI website, to create USI number, please see the link
Duration & Structure
- This course is a mix mod delivery course. Online theory and face to face class environment. - You must complete your online theory component prior to attending face to face class. Pre course theory learning and assessment is approx. 8 Hrs. Theory workbook will be sent to you electronically upon enrolment. Face to face classroom-based learning practical session is for at least 7 Hours in our training venue.
Duration 1 Day with pre online study
Available Times
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Course Unit
This course is a single Unit of Competency in HLTAID011 Provide First Aid. You will however cover a number of conditions and their signs and symptoms and how to treat them.
Award
Once Student successfully complete the course student will be awarded a statement of attainment for the unit of competency HLTAID011 Provide First Aid.
The Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) recommends a refresher for CPR annually and full qualification at least every three years.
Course Fee
- $ 150 – First Aid Course
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