
First Aid Courses
HLTAID011
Provide First Aid
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.
Read full course overviewABOUT THIS COURSE
Official course overview
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.
The unit applies to all persons who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.
Specific licensing/regulatory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training should be obtained from the relevant national/state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities.
COURSE CONTENT
What the course covers
- Respond to an emergency situation.
- Apply appropriate first aid procedures.
- Communicate details of the incident.
- Review the incident.
UNITS OF COMPETENCY
Nationally registered units
WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR
Audience and pathways
- People entering or progressing in first aid courses.
- Workers completing role-specific, licensing or workplace training requirements.
- Organisations seeking practical, nationally recognised training for their teams.
ASSESSMENT
How competency is demonstrated
Assessment may include written or online knowledge questions, observation of practical tasks, workplace-style scenarios, verbal questioning and supporting documentation. Exact assessment activities depend on the nationally recognised unit or qualification.
BEFORE YOU ENROL
Entry and participation requirements
- Participants must be able to complete the practical assessment requirements for the unit.
- CPR assessment requires work on a manikin positioned on the floor.
- Photo identification and any requested pre-course learning must be completed.
