HLTAID011 Courses in Canberra
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid Course - Canberra
- Nationally Recognised Certificate
- Fast Certificate Turnaround
- Experienced and Certified Instructors
- Flexible Learning Options
- Industry Validated
Course Description
HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid – is a nationally recognised unit designed to equip individuals with the essential skills and knowledge needed to provide a first aid response in a variety of situations. This comprehensive training covers the practical techniques required to manage medical emergencies such as injuries, illnesses, and accidents, offering participants the confidence to act promptly and effectively when first aid is needed. The course includes both theoretical knowledge and hands-on practice to ensure learners are fully prepared to handle real-life emergency situations.
Participants joing this first aid course in Canberra will learn how to assess the scene of an emergency, manage casualties, and administer life-saving procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), use an automated external defibrillator (AED), and treat wounds, burns, and fractures. The unit also covers first aid for common conditions like allergic reactions, asthma, and shock, alongside the proper care for bleeding, sprains, and other injuries. Participants will follow the DRSABCD action plan, which ensures a structured and safe approach to first aid responses.
HLTAID011 is suitable for individuals in a wide range of settings, including workplaces, schools, sports organisations, and community groups, as well as for anyone who wants to be prepared to respond to emergencies in everyday life. Upon completion, learners will be confident in applying first aid techniques in line with the guidelines set by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other relevant bodies.
As a key requirement for many workplace health and safety standards, this unit provides valuable, potentially life-saving skills that are applicable across all sectors. With HLTAID011 certification, individuals are equipped to make a meaningful difference in emergency situations, both professionally and within the community.
Units Delivered
The following units will be included in your certificate:
HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
HLTAID010 - Provide basic emergency life support.
Course Delivery
This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.
Course Durations
Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.
Entry Requirements
Participants must have the physical capacity to perform the practical demonstrations, such as 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on the floor and rescue breathing techniques on manikins.
Online study: Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic devices with access to the internet to complete the online/ pre-course studies.
Assessment Requirements
Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.
Certificate Renewal Requirements
This certificate has an industry recommended renewal period of 36 months
Learner Rights, Responsibilities & Support
Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook on our website for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.
Assessment Activities
Performance tasks and practical scenarios:
- Perform CPR on an adult (incl. the use of an AED and placing a casualty into the recovery position)
- Complete a first aid incident report form based on the simulated first aid scenario
- Perform CPR on an infant
- Manage a casualty with anaphylaxis
- Manage a casualty with asthma
- Manage a choking casualty
- Manage a casualty with non-life-threatening bleeding and shock, requiring minor wound cleaning
- Manage a casualty with a nosebleed
- Manage a casualty with a fracture and dislocation
- Manage a casualty with a sprain and strain
- Manage a casualty with envenomation (snake/ funnel-web spider bite)
Theory assessment: A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice questions.
This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909
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