HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

Emergencies don’t wait for a convenient time. Whether it’s a workplace incident, a family member having a medical episode, or a stranger collapsing in front of you, knowing what to do in those first critical minutes can be the difference between life and death.

That’s exactly what our First Aid course is designed to teach you: the skills and confidence to assess an emergency, respond effectively, and manage a casualty until professional help arrives.

What You’ll Learn

This course covers a comprehensive range of real-world emergency scenarios, including:

• Assessing an emergency situation
• Airway and breathing management, including choking and drowning
• CPR techniques, defibrillation and AED safety and maintenance
• First aid management of the unconscious casualty
• Medical conditions such as cardiac events, stroke, diabetes and seizures
• Asthma, allergy and anaphylaxis response
• First aid kit contents and usage
• Infection control and treating minor wounds
• Controlling major external bleeding and managing shock
• Hyperthermia and hypothermia
• Venomous bites and stings
• Eye injuries and soft tissue injuries
• Dislocations and fracture management
• Head, neck and spinal injuries
• Incident reporting
• Debriefing and reviewing critical incidents

Course Format

This is a blended learning course, combining flexible online study with hands-on, face-to-face assessment:

• eLearning: 4 hours (completed before attending in person)
• Face-to-Face Assessment: 6 hours

You’ll need a computer or tablet with internet access to complete the online theory component before your practical session.

Who Can Enrol?

There are no entry requirements or prerequisites — this course is open to anyone wanting to build life-saving skills.

That said, participants will need adequate Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills to follow instructions, complete the online theory, and record outcomes. If you’re unsure whether this applies to you, our team is happy to talk through your needs, or you can refer to our Learner Support Services Policy.

What to Expect on the Day

Come dressed in comfortable, casual clothing — the practical session includes bending, kneeling and lying on the floor. You’ll be assessed through:

• Online theory assessments
• A face-to-face practical assessment

Note: You’ll need to demonstrate Adult and Child CPR on the floor as part of your practical assessment.

Certification

Once you successfully complete the course, you’ll receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment from Vital Skills Training, covering the following units of competency:

• HLTAID009 – Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• HLTAID010 – Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
• HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid

These qualifications are recognised across Australia, giving you a valuable andportable credential.

Enrolment Details

• Your place in the course is only confirmed once you’ve completed the enrolment form and paid your course fee.
• Numbers are limited, so make sure you enrol early — confirmed enrolments are the only ones guaranteed a spot on the day.
• There’s no work placement requirement for this course.
• Attendance at the face-to-face practical workshop is compulsory.

Ready to Get Started?

First aid skills aren’t just for healthcare workers — they’re for parents, teammates, colleagues, and everyday people who want to be ready when it counts. Enrol today and gain the confidence to act when someone’s life depends on it.

Training and assessment conducted on behalf of Vital Skills Training Pty Ltd, RTO 46556.

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