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HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

This course equips participants with the skills and knowledge required to provide an effective first aid response to a casualty in accordance with guidelines established by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other recognised Australian peak clinical bodies.

Designed for individuals across a wide range of industries and community settings, the course develops the confidence and practical capability to assess emergency situations, respond to injuries and illnesses, and provide appropriate first aid until professional medical assistance is available. Participants will learn how to apply first aid principles, manage emergency incidents, and support the safety and wellbeing of others in both workplace and community environments.

Course Duration

  • 8 hours including pre-learning

Entry Requirements

  • Foundation skills in Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) at ACSF Level 2 to 3.

  • Ability to use online learning platforms 

  • Physical capacity to perform 2 minutes of continuous CPR while kneeling on the floor.

  • A valid Unique Student Identifier (USI)

Course Content

Respond to an emergency situation

Apply appropriate first aid procedures

Communicate details of the incident

Review the incident​

Course Outcomes

  • Recognise and respond appropriately to emergency situations

  • Perform CPR and use an AED 

  • Communicate incident details accurately to emergency services and relevant workplace personnel 

  • Participate in post-incident reviews, identify potential psychological impacts

  • Contribute to the evaluation and continuous improvement of first aid responses

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