HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid

Course Duration and Delivery

The HLTAID011-Provide First Aid course is a one-day training course delivered in Wagga Wagga, NSW. It is designed to educate participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to respond effectively to medical emergencies. 

The training includes theoretical instruction, practical demonstrations, and hands-on training to ensure participants develop the knowledge and confidence to respond effectively in emergencies.

First Aid Training Course Overview 

This training covers a comprehensive range of topics as per the guidelines set by training.gov.au. Key topics include:

• Guidelines and procedures of the ARC and other peak national bodies
• Legal and ethical considerations in first aid
• ARC guidelines in providing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Considerations and techniques when providing a CPR to adults, children and infants
• Signs, Symptoms and management of:
  • allergic reaction
  • anaphylaxis
  • asthma
  • non-life-threatening and life-threatening bleeding
  • burns
  • cardiac conditions, including chest pain
  • choking
  • diabetes
  • drowning
  • envenomation - all current treatments
  • eye injuries
  • fractures, dislocations, strains and sprains
  • head, neck and spinal injuries
  • hypothermia
  • hyperthermia
  • minor wounds
  • nose-bleed
  • poisoning
  • seizures
  • shock
  • sharps injuries
  • stroke 

First Aid Certification

Upon successful completion of the First Aid training course, participants will receive a nationally recognised certificate. This first aid certificate is issued in compliance with the requirements of the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) and demonstrates competency in providing immediate and appropriate first aid response.

The certificate is valid for 3 years and serves as evidence that the individual has successfully completed the training and assessment requirements of the unit. It can be used to fulfil workplace first aid requirements, comply with industry regulations, and enhance employment opportunities in various sectors where first aid knowledge is valued.

As a certified first aid responder, you will be capable of handling emergency situations, applying appropriate first aid procedures, communicating incident details, and reflecting on and reviewing the incident to improve future responses.

Who Should Attend the First Aid Course in Wagga Wagga?

 The First Aid training course is ideal for individuals from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to: 

• Workplace First Aid Officers
• Health and Safety Representatives
• Teachers and Childcare Providers
• Sports Coaches and Fitness Instructors
• Community Volunteers
• Trades and Construction industry
• Hospitality
• Farmers
• Health and Community Workers
• Aged Care Workers
• Individuals interested in learning life-saving skills

Benefits of First Aid Course in the Workplace

• Keep emploees safe
• To help avoid workplace injuries and enhance workplace safety.
• To be able to use first aid Kits properly
• Learn life saving skills and rapid response
• Learn Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Boosting employee confidence to handle emergency situations
• Compliance with legal requirements.

Prerequisites for First Aid Training Course

There are no specific prerequisites for enroling in the First Aid training course. The course is designed to accommodate beginners and individuals with no prior first aid training, as well as those seeking to refresh their existing knowledge and skills.