First Aid Courses
Looking for a workplace approved First Aid course or CPR certificate? Here online you’ll find the Australian First Aid courses you need to work as a medic, workplace First Aider, or qualified volunteer.
First Aid certificates in Australia are usually valid for 3 years, while CPR, O2 and defibrillator courses expire after 12 months. If you need to get First Aid certified, or quickly update your CPR — you’re are in the right place. Browse here now for the most up-to-date first aid courses in the country.
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HLTAID011
A Provide First Aid course can give you the skills and knowledge to assist a casualty in an emergency situation. Whether this training is required as part of your job role or you just want to be mo...
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First Aider
Australian Defence Force Worker
Nationally accredited courses
If you're new to first aid, these courses are a great place to start.
HLTINFCOV001
Online, On Campus
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Health Care Worker
Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator
Being able to follow infection controls and essential health standards is rapidly becoming the ‘must-have’ workplace certification in Australia. HLTINFCOV001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures is a short-course that will teach you (or your staff) how to follow standard precautions to minimise and prevent the transmission of disease. The course is suitable for all industries and covers: hand washing, personal hygiene, waste disposal, wearing PPE, cleaning and sanitising, recognising infection risks, responding to procedural breaches and contamination issues, and much more. Enquire now for the full scope of study knowledge, course outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 4 weeks.
HLTAID012
Online, On Campus, Distance, Traineeship
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First Aider
The HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting is a nationally recognised short course for teachers and child care workers who need skills in CPR and first aid. This course follows the guidelines of the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC). The course covers: recognising and assessing emergency situations including asthma and anaphylactic reactions, ensuring the safety patients and bystanders (as well as yourself), performing CPR and essential first aid, liaising with emergency services, reporting incident details to parents and caregivers, completing written incident reports. Enquire now for upcoming enrolment dates and workplace first aid outcomes..
HLTAID002
On Campus
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First Aider
The nationally recognised course HLTAID002 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support is for workplace first aiders and medics. It articulates into a number of qualifications for paramedics, nurses and emergency first responders and is completed during a one-day intensive. You will learn how to respond to an emergency situation, manage casualties at an incident scene, perform CPR, and administer life-saving O2. The course also requires you to complete theory and assessments online.
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HLTAID013
Online, On Campus, Traineeship
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First Aider
Australian Defence Force Worker
Do you work in remote or rural areas and need first aid skills? How about the nationally recognised short course HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site? This course is recognised by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC). During your studies you’ll gain a full First Aid and CPR certificate, and you’ll also gain the skills you need to setup a first aid station at an remote or isolated outpost and then provide first aid and support over an extended period of time (or until medical help arrives). Remote first aid competencies include: recognising and assessing emergency situations, ensuring safety of self and bystanders, assessing casualty and providing first aid, carrying out CPR, communicating with emergency services, coordinating evacuations and prolonged first aid. Enquire now for the list of first aid competencies, entry requirements, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 2 days.
HLTAID015
Online, On Campus
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First Aider
Need to update your advanced CPR and O2 certs? HLTAID015 Provide Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy is an accredited short-course that is recognised by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC). During your studies you will be learning how to respond to emergency situations and perform life saving resuscitation procedures, while employing specialised equipment and the ACR guidelines. The course covers: delivering oxygen therapy using a pulse oximeter, performing single and two-rescuer CPR, monitoring the condition of casualty, managing life-threatening bleeding, communicating with emergency services, documenting and reviewing incidents. Enquire now for entry requirements, certification outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 2 days.
HLTAID003
Online, On Campus
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First Aider
Australian Defence Force Worker
Get your First Aid Certificate (Provide First Aid HLTAID003) at an advanced training studio with simulated emergency responses and an experienced instructor. This nationally recognised training course will teach you how to recognise an emergency situation, manage immediate hazards to health and safety, carry out CPR, and apply first aid to suit a range of illnesses (e.g. stroke, heart attack, allergic reactions) and injuries (e.g. fractures, snakebite, burns, electrocution, cuts and amputations). Graduate with the skills and confidence to provide first aid in the workplace or community.Enquire now for the list of training dates and locations..
HLTAID009
Online, On Campus, Distance, Traineeship
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First Aider
A Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course will give you the practical skills to help a casualty experiencing cardiac arrest. You might need this training for your employment, particularly if you are a designated first aider at your workplace. The course is also suitable for anyone wanting to have the skills to assist in an emergency situation.
The Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course prepares you for a range of emergency situations. You’ll learn to provide basic resuscitation, including the use of compressions and rescue breaths. The course explores CPR techniques for adults, children and infants and you’ll also develop the skills to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). Enquire now for entry requirements and course dates..
HLTPAT002
On Campus, Traineeship
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Health Care Worker
Pathology Assistant
Pathology Collector
Phlebotomist
HLTPAT002 Perform Venous Blood Collections is a nationally recognised training course that teaches you how to collect blood samples using venous blood collection. The course covers: preparing clients for blood collection, assembling equipment, drawing blood, ensuring the comfort and safety of the client, infection controls, sharps disposal and waste management, personal safety, sample labelling and documentation. You’ll graduate qualified to take blood samples at a health clinic, hospital or laboratory.
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Average duration: 4 weeks.
HLTHPS009
On Campus, Traineeship
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Health Care Worker
HLTHPS009 Perform Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation is a nationally recognised training course for health care workers who need to perform peripheral intravenous cannulation on clients. The course covers: client consent, allergy and risk checks, preparing clients for the procedure, client safety, using peripheral intravenous cannulation equipment, applying tourniquet and pressure cuffs, dressing the site, personal safety, client monitoring. You’ll also learn the correct documentation procedures.
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Average duration: 2 days.
HLTAID010
Online, On Campus, Traineeship
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First Aider
The nationally recognised course HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support is for workplace first aiders and medics. It articulates into a number of qualifications for paramedics, nurses and emergency first responders and is completed during a one-day intensive. You will learn how to respond to an emergency situation, manage casualties at an incident scene, perform CPR, and administer life-saving O2. The course also requires you to complete theory and assessments online.
Enquire now for the course delivery structure, intake dates, and enrolment requirements..
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Government funding
The Australian government provides funding for students completing a qualification in high demand industries. To receive government funding, you need to find a subsidised course by an approved provider and make sure you meet the eligibility requirements.
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