HLTAID011 Provide first aid

The HLTAID011 Provide First Aid course is the NEW updated version of this course, replacing the superseded HLTAID003 Provide First Aid course from 2021

Our HLTAID011 Provide First Aid course is now available in a blended format.

This unit has been known in the past as Senior First Aid, Apply First Aid or even Level 2 First Aid. The name of the course changes but the importance of the information contained in the courses hasn’t changed. The HLTAID0011 Provide First Aid ( which includes HLTAID009 Provide Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation ) unit provides participants with the skills and knowledge to assist in almost any emergency situation involving first aid.

Our Paramedical trainers will provide you with the best training available

The unit is recognised as the required training for first aider’s in the workplace under all the various ‘workcover’ authorities throughout Australia and is specifically noted in the Safework Australia / Safework NSW Code of Practice First Aid in the Workplace.

If you are in the childcare industry  you may also be interested in HLTAID012 Provide first aid in an education and care setting.

Courses available throughout Sydney, Newcastle and the Central Coast.

The HLTAID011 Provide First Aid Course Covers:

  • anaphylaxis
  • asthma
  • CPR techniques on adults, children and infants
  • incident reporting 
  • how to properly assess an emergency situation
  • DRSABCD
  • using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
  • first aid procedures for bleeding, burns and fractures
  • managing medical conditions such as epilepsy and asthma
  • managing medical emergencies such as snake/spider bites, poisons and choking
  • infection control procedures
  • managing exposure to extreme temperatures
  • administering  first aid for eye & soft tissue injuries
  • assessing and moving sick & injured
  • legal responsibilities of a first aider
  • basic anatomy
  • managing shock
  • and much, much more!

Award Issued

Nationally Recognised unit/s of Competence. Upon successful completion of all assessments and full attendance at the course, participants will be awarded:

HLTAID011 Provide first aid

How do I enrol in HLTAID011?

Simply follow the link to book into the course online. As an alternative, you can phone our office and discuss your needs with a staff member.

Target Audience

This unit is designed for those who wish to gain a good understanding of first aid and those that are, or wish to become a designated first aider in their workplace. It is also an excellent course to undertake even for those who just wish to learn about first aid.

Only basic numeracy and literacy skills are needed to attend this course. Access to a computer with internet, as well as basic computer skills is required for completion of this unit. Completion of this unit does require the student to be able to get onto the floor to perform CPR – this is a licensing requirement of the unit.

If you have ANY special needs ( eg, language / literacy / numeracy difficulties, physical disabilities etc ) that you think may impact on your ability to complete this training please let us know prior to enrolling.

Pre-course study

It is required that you watch the CPR and slings videos as well as read the first aid book available on our website to aid in your understanding of CPR and first aid.

There will be a short quiz at the beginning of the course on the information contained in the videos, this is to enable the trainer to better guide the content of the course for you.

Assessment / course requirements

We use online assessments via the student Learner Portal for this unit. A smart phone or laptop, fully charged with internet access is required. It is the students responsibility to ensure they have such a device and have gained prior access to their Learner Portal. Information on accessing their portal is available on their Confirmation email or by contacting our office. All participants of our courses must have basic computer skills. Computer / IT skills include the ability to access emails and follow links within those emails, complete online forms and create / access online profiles. If you can navigate Facebook as an example you would have no issues. 

There is some theory and practical assessment to ensure that the participant has gained the required knowledge and confidence in the skills covered in the unit. You will be required, as per the Training Package, to complete 2 mins of CPR on a CPR manikin on the floor. Participants will also be required to demonstrate various practical skills including application of slings etc

HLTAID011 Recertification requirements

CPR refresher is recommended annually and Provide First Aid at least every 3 years 12

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HLTAID011 Provide first aid

Award Issued

Nationally Recognised unit/s of Competence

HLTAID009 Provide Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

Course Duration

Face to face training is approx. 8 hours plus required pre-course learning

Full Unit Documents

Follow this link to for full details on this unit

Available Enrolment Locations

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The HLTAID011 Provide First Aid course is the NEW updated version of this course, replacing the superseded HLTAID003 Provide First Aid course from 2021

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