HLTAID011 provide first aid

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This Nationally Accredited course provides the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.  

It is suitable for all persons who may be required to provide a first aid response , in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings. It is the minimum requirement for workplace first aid compliance (First aid in the workplace – Code of Practice 2019). 

The course includes:  

• HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation 
• HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support 

Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines recommend that active First Aiders renew Provide First Aid every 3 years, and the CPR component every 12 months.  

Already done your CPR course? Why not try our Renewal Course? 

Blended – E-learning theory with Face-to-Face practical assessment 

• Self-paced on-line to be completed prior to practical session 

Face-to-Face – theory and practical assessment  

• Classroom based theory and practical assessment 

Scenario based practical assessment  

• Workplace training available – assessments contextualised to site requirements 

1. Respond to an emergency situation. 

    1.1. Recognise and assess an emergency situation. 

    1.2. Ensure safety for self, bystanders, and casualty. 

    1.3. Assess the casualty and recognise the need for first aid response. 

    1.4. Seek assistance from emergency services. 

2. Apply appropriate first aid procedures. 

    2.1. Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in accordance ARC guidelines. 

    2.2. Provide first aid in accordance with established first aid principles. 

    2.3. Display respectful behaviour towards casualty. 

    2.4. Obtain consent from casualty where possible. 

    2.5. Use available resources and equipment to make the casualty as comfortable as possible. 

    2.6. Operate first aid equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions. 

    2.7. Monitor the casualty’s condition and respond in accordance with first aid principles. 

3. Communicate details of the incident. 

    3.1. Accurately convey incident details to emergency services. 

    3.2. Report details of incident in line with appropriate workplace or site procedures. 

    3.3. Complete applicable workplace or site documentation, including incident report form. 

    3.4. Maintain privacy and confidentiality of information in line with statutory or organisational policies. 

4. Review the incident. 

    4.1. Recognise the possible psychological impacts on self and other rescuers and seek help when required. 

    4.2. Contribute to a review of the first aid response as required.   

                                                                                                                                                          (as per Training.gov.au) 

 Practical assessment requires participants to correctly perform at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor. 

If you have physical restrictions that would affect your ability to complete this requirement, please call to discuss before enrolling. 

•  Statement of Attainment in HLTAID011 Provide first aid (PDF) including HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (valid 12 months); HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support  (valid 3 years) 
• Training and assessment are delivered in partnership with Tectra Australia, RTO 40889 
• This course is accredited by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA)