Provide First Aid (Includes CPR)

HEALTHCARE

PROVIDE FIRST AID (INCLUDES CPR)

Course Overview

This course equips individuals with the key skills and knowledge to recognise and effectively respond in emergency situations. Students will gain expertise in performing CPR techniques and basic first aid response to a casualty in line with first aid guidelines.

Course Duration

This course can be completed within 2 days.

The duration of this blended course will vary based on the learner's individual pace in completing the online components. While the theoretical portion and practical component can each be completed within a day, learners are provided with up to two weeks to complete the theoretical component of the course. Once completed, they can schedule the practical session to finalise the course.

Course Fee

MODES OF DELIVERY

This course is offered in a blended format.

Blended mode

This course is delivered through a blended approach, combining online, self-paced learning with face-to-face practical assessments. Students will only need to attend in-person sessions for the assessment of practical skills. The majority of theoretical learning will be completed online, providing students with flexibility and allowing students to work through the material at their own pace.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible to enrol, learner must:

- be a minimum of 14 years of age at commencement of training
- undertake an online LLN assessment prior to the commencement of the program
- have access to reliable PC, laptop or tablet computer

UNITS OF COMPETENCY

This skillset consists of 3 units of competency.

3 Core Units

COMPLETION / CERTIFICATION

On successful completion of this course, you will be issued with a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment (SoA) in:

- HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

- HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support

- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

The units of competency within this skill set are recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework.

RENEWAL

The SafeWork Australia model Code of Practice: First Aid in the Workplace and the Australian Resuscitation Council recommend that first aid skills are renewed every three years, and resuscitation skills (HLTAID009/HLTAID015) are renewed every 12 months. Please also refer to specific industry standards and guidelines.