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First Aid

HLTAID009 – Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

HLTAID010 – Provide Basic Emergency Life Support

HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid

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First Aid & CPR Training (Australia)
First Aid training in Australia is delivered as nationally recognised units of competency that equip people to recognise and respond to medical emergencies, perform CPR (including AED use where available), and provide first aid care until professional medical help arrives. Training is aligned with current resuscitation and first aid guidelines, and assessment requires practical demonstration in realistic scenarios.

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First Aid Courses in Australia – Overview

These units build practical capability to respond calmly and effectively in emergencies. You will learn how to assess a scene, identify hazards, call for help, provide CPR, use an AED when available, manage bleeding and shock, and respond to common medical emergencies such as asthma and anaphylaxis. Training focuses on safe, structured decision-making, clear communication, and accurate incident reporting — supported by hands-on practice and scenario-based assessment.

Key First Aid Units (Details)
  • HLTAID009 (CPR): CPR skills and AED use where available, casualty assessment, safe response processes.
  • HLTAID010 (Basic Emergency Life Support): Life-threatening emergency response, airway/breathing support, CPR/AED, choking, shock, asthma/anaphylaxis initial management.
  • HLTAID011 (Provide First Aid): Comprehensive first aid response including trauma and medical emergencies, incident management and reporting.
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FIRST AID COURSES

Unit Overview and Pre-Enrolment Requirements. Please read carefully—these requirements form part of the enrolment conditions and must be completed within the required timeframe before attending your practical training session.

 

Unit Overview and Pre-Enrolment Requirements

Before attending the practical training session, all students are required to complete essential online components to ensure they are adequately prepared for the course.

Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) Assessment
Following submission of enrolment, students will receive a link to complete an LLND assessment online. This assessment is used to determine whether the student has the communication, reading, writing, numeracy and basic digital skills required to successfully participate in the training and assessment activities.
Students who experience difficulty completing the LLND assessment are encouraged to contact the training team so that appropriate support options can be discussed.
Once enrolment is confirmed, students will be provided with access to the student portal, which contains required reading materials and online knowledge assessment questions.
Both the online theory component and the LLND assessment must be completed and submitted no later than 24 hours prior to the scheduled practical training session. The online learning component may take up to 8 hours to complete, depending on the student’s existing knowledge and experience.

Important: Students who have not completed the required online theory and LLND assessment within the required timeframe will not be permitted to attend the practical session.

Students attending practical first aid training must wear comfortable clothing that allows for kneeling, bending and participation in CPR activities conducted on the floor.
Students must advise training staff prior to the session if they have any medical conditions or physical limitations affecting their back, knees or mobility, as CPR activities are physically demanding.

Quick Guide

Key requirements to keep your enrolment and practical attendance on track.

 
Complete LLND assessment
Finish online theory
Submit both 24 hours prior
Allow up to 8 hours online
Wear comfortable clothing

Units Included

The following units are delivered as part of our first aid training. Unit content is summarised below for student reference.

 
HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
This unit provides students with the essential skills required to respond to situations where a person is unconscious and not breathing. Training is delivered in accordance with the Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines and includes:
  • DRSABCD action plan
  • Effective CPR on adults, children and infants
  • Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
  • Management of an unresponsive casualty
  • Continuous CPR on a manikin for the required duration

The Australian Resuscitation Council recommends that CPR skills be refreshed every 12 months.

This unit builds on CPR skills and prepares students to respond to a range of basic emergency situations. Training covers:

  • Assessment of scenes and hazards
  • CPR performance and AED operation
  • Management of breathing difficulties and shock
  • Bleeding, burns, choking and minor injuries
  • Effective communication with emergency services

Suitable for workplaces and individuals seeking foundational emergency response capabilities.

This qualification should be renewed every 3 years to maintain current skills and workplace compliance.

This unit is the nationally recognised comprehensive first aid qualification and incorporates all components of CPR and Basic Emergency Life Support, together with additional first aid competencies including:

  • Primary and secondary casualty assessments
  • Anaphylaxis, asthma, cardiac conditions, seizures, stroke and diabetic emergencies
  • Fractures, sprains, wounds, burns, bites and environmental exposures
  • Bandaging, slings, splints and first aid equipment
  • Monitoring casualties and communicating with emergency services

This qualification is required to be renewed every 3 years, with CPR skills updated annually.

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