HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid

Heart Restart's First Aid and CPR program provides practical, hands-on training aligned with legal, workplace and community requirements, Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines and national clinical standards.

This course equips participants with the skills and knowledge to recognise emergencies and provide immediate, effective first aid to anyone experiencing a sudden illness or injury.

This course is delivered as a blended program combining online learning with face-to-face practical training.

• Online pre-course learning component
• Hands-on practical training and assessment
• Training available at your workplace or a Heart Restart training venue

Participants will develop the knowledge and practical skills required to confidently respond to a wide range of first aid emergencies.

• How to assess and prioritise the needs of a casualty, ensure safety and access emergency services
• Essential first aid techniques including CPR, AED use, administering an autoinjector for anaphylaxis, assisting with asthma medication and helping a choking casualty
• Appropriate immobilisation and management of fractures, dislocations, sprains, strains and envenomation such as snake or spider bites
• Management of non-life-threatening bleeding and shock
• Basic anatomy and physiology, including CPR differences between adults, children and infants
• Understanding the chain of survival and the importance of timely emergency response
• Reporting and documenting incidents accurately and reviewing responses to improve skills and response times
• Recognising psychological impacts of emergencies and knowing when to seek additional support

Your skills and knowledge will be assessed through a combination of practical hands-on tasks, simulated emergency scenarios and a short written test.

• Practical first aid demonstrations
• Simulated emergency response activities
• Short written knowledge assessment

To participate in this course, students must be physically able to complete the practical activities required.

This includes performing:

• 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on the floor without stopping

To complete the online/pre-course study component, students will need access to:

• Computer, tablet or smartphone
• Internet connection

When you successfully complete this course, you will receive Statements of Attainment for:

In line with the First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice and Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines, first aid certificates should be renewed every 3 years.

This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of:

Training delivery is provided by:

Heart Restart First Aid Training

Refunds will not be issued for cancellations made less than 5 business days prior to the course start date.

To be eligible for a refund, you must notify Heart Restart at least 5 business days before your course begins.