HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid (Learning Online)

If you want to be prepared for any first aid emergency situation, HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid is the course for you.

It is our most popular course and can be completed in less than half a day, covering more than 2 dozen common first aid conditions and illnesses.

The First Aid Course Melbourne (also known as First Aid Pro) offers a variety of industry-recognised, informative, innovative, interactive, and immersive first aid courses. 

We know that different learners have different needs, which is why we offer a range of flexible, streamlined, comprehensive and supportive placement options for all needs.

All our courses are presented by recognised industry professionals, so you can be certain that you will be obtaining the most up to date, best-practice training that will give you the skills, knowledge, and confidence to help in first-aid emergencies.

The following units will be awarded to successful participants. The First Aid Certificate will be issued by FirstAidPro – RTO 40407

Includes:

• HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• HLTAID010 – Provide basic emergency life support
• HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid

All first aid training includes using a defibrillator (AED), an EpiPen and asthma training.

Previously known as Apply first aid, Senior First Aid or Level 2 Workplace First Aid.

If you work in the childcare business, HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an education and care setting could be of interest to you. Provide First Aid in an education and care setting, including all first aid and CPR topics and common infant and child-related first aid scenarios like asthma, anaphylaxis, and others.

Online + 2 hour practical

Students are able to complete the first part of this course (Knowledge Assessment) in Vasto, our online learning system. After that, they come to class for a short 2-hour session that covers the Practical Skills Assessment side of the course.

You can complete the online training and assessment on your schedule at your home, workplace, or wherever you are and significantly lessen the amount of time you need to spend in class if you were to do a face-to-face course. 

Course times

Our First Aid Practical Skills and Assessment Workshop run in Melbourne every day of the week. Course times do vary, so check the course calendar HERE

9 am – 11 am (2 hrs)

Course cost

• $97 (May vary due to daily deals)
• Price match guarantee on comparable courses (T&C)

First aid certificate issued the same day

No Hidden Costs | Fully Accredited | Same Day Certificates (T&C)

You will be issued your certificate of completion electronically once you have successfully completed the training course.

Statement of Attainment  

Your statement of attainment will include the following accredited units of competency: 

HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid 

HLTAID010 – Provide basic emergency life support 

HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

The Australian Resuscitation Council recommends HLTAID011 be updated every 3 years and HLTAID009 every 12 months to maintain currency.

Practical skills (assessed in class)

There must be evidence that the candidate has completed the following tasks in line with state/territory regulations, first aid codes of practice, first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies and workplace or site procedures:

• managed, in line with ARC guidelines, the unconscious, breathing casualty including appropriate positioning to reduce the risk of airway compromise

managed, in line with ARC guidelines, the unconscious, non-breathing adult, including:

• performing at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) (5 cycles of both compressions and ventilations) on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor
• following the prompts of an automated external defibrillator (AED) to deliver at least one shock
• demonstrating a rotation of single-rescuer operators with minimal interruptions to compressions
• responding appropriately in the event of regurgitation or vomiting

managed, in line with ARC guidelines, the unconscious, non-breathing infant, including:

• performing at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR (5 cycles both compressions and ventilations) on an infant resuscitation manikin placed on a firm surface

managed casualties, with the following:

• anaphylaxis
• asthma
• non-life-threatening bleeding
• choking
• envenomation, using pressure immobilisation
• fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains, using appropriate immobilisation techniques
• minor wound cleaning and dressing
• nosebleed
• shock

responded to at least one simulated first aid incident contextualised to the candidate’s workplace or community setting, where the candidate has no knowledge of the casualty’s condition prior to starting treatment, including:

• identifying the casualty’s illness or injury through history, signs and symptoms
• using personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• providing appropriate first aid treatment
• conveying incident details to emergency services or advising casualty on any required post-incident action
• providing an accurate verbal and written report of the incident
• reviewing the incident.

Knowledge requirements (assessed online)

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

guidelines and procedures including:

• ARC Guidelines relevant to the provision of first aid
• first aid guidelines from Australian national peak clinical bodies
• potential incident hazards and risk minimisation processes when providing first aid
• infection control procedures, including use of standard precautions and resuscitation barrier devices
• requirements for currency of skill and knowledge
• first aid codes of practice
• appropriate workplace or site procedures relevant to the provision of first aid
• contents of first aid kits

legal, workplace and community considerations, including:

• duty of care requirements
• own skills and limitations
• consent and how it relates to the conscious and unconscious casualty
• privacy and confidentiality requirements
• awareness of potential need for stress management techniques and available support for rescuers

• considerations when providing CPR, including:

• upper airway and effect of positional change
• appropriate duration and cessation of CPR
• appropriate use of an AED
• safety and maintenance procedures for an AED
• chain of survival
• how to access emergency services

• techniques for providing CPR to adults, children and infants including:

• how to recognise that a casualty is unconscious and not breathing normally
• rate, ratio and depth of compressions and ventilations
• correct hand positioning for compressions
• basic anatomy, physiology and the differences between adults, children and infants relating to CPR

• signs, symptoms and management of the following conditions and injuries:

• allergic reaction
• anaphylaxis
• asthma
• non-life-threatening and life-threatening bleeding
• burns
• cardiac conditions, including chest pain
• choking
• diabetes
• drowning
• envenomation – all current treatments
• eye injuries
• fractures, dislocations, strains and sprains
• head, neck and spinal injuries
• hypothermia
• hyperthermia
• minor wounds
• nosebleed
• poisoning
• seizures
• shock
• sharps injuries
• stroke.

First aid locations across Melbourne

Melbourne CBD: Atlantis Hotel, 300 Spencer St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Dandenong: Comfort Inn, 124-126 Princes Highway, Dandenong VIC 3175
Tullamarine: Skyways Hotel, 113 Matthews Ave, Airport West, VIC, 3042
Narre Warren:1 Magid Dr, Narre Warren VIC 3805
Ballarat: Alfredton Sports and Community Club, 89c Cuthberts Rd, Alfredton VIC 3350
Sunshine VIC: Glengala Hotel, 214 Glengala Rd, Sunshine VIC 3020
Werribee: Werribee Functions & Events Centre, 2-10 Bulban Road, Werribee 3030

USI requirements

A USI (unique student identifier) the number is now a mandatory requirement for any student wishing to undertake vocational training. A USI number is unique to you and provided by the government to keep a secure online record of your VET certifications. You can look up your number or register for a USI number quickly and easily by clicking on the following link: https://www.usi.gov.au/students/create-usi. 

Your first aid certificate – Fully Accredited

Get your fully accredited first aid certificate on the same day.

After successfully completing your training with First Aid Course Melbourne you will receive a fully Accredited Recognised Statement of Attainment for your first aid course.

* Not all courses will recieve certificates the same day