First Aid

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Courses in first aid

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HLTAID011

Provide First Aid

Blended, On Campus
2 - 4 days
$0 - $160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLTAID009

Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

On Campus
4 days
$75
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
First Aider
HLTAID014

Provide Advanced First Aid

On Campus
1 day
$195
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIS20122

Certificate II in Sport and Recreation

On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIS31015

Certificate III in Aquatics and Community Recreation

Blended
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pool Lifeguard Swimming Instructor
HLTAID006

Advanced First Aid

Blended
1 - 2 days
$0 - $295
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
First Aider Health Care Worker
SISSS00126

Wilderness First Aid

Blended, Distance, On Campus
2 - 5 days
$0 - $1,190
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLTAID010

Provide Basic Emergency Life Support

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
$0 - $160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLTCAR001

Perform Electrocardiography (ECG)

On Campus
1 day
$250
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Health Care Worker
HLTHPS007

Administer and Monitor Medications

Blended, On Campus, Online
6 weeks
$0 - $800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Health Care Worker
HLT31220

Certificate III in Basic Health Care

Blended, On Campus, Online
6 months
$0 - $1,195
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLTAID013

Provide First Aid in Remote or Isolated Site

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 5 days
$0 - $890
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLTINFCOV001

Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

Blended, On Campus, Online
3 - 6 months
$0 - $380
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Health Care Worker
HLTHPS006

Assist clients with medication

Blended, On Campus, Online
1 - 4 days
$0 - $500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Health Care Worker
HLTSS00083

Infection Prevention and Control Skill Set

Blended, On Campus, Online
2 - 4 days
$0 - $788
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Health Care Worker
HLTINF006

Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

On Campus, Online
1 day
$0 - $195
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Health Care Worker
SISCAQU020

Perform Water Rescues

Blended, On Campus
1 day
$0 - $110
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Swimming Instructor
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