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First Aid Course Hervey Bay

Nationally recognised First Aid Course delivered by expert trainers at our Hervey Bay training venue. CPR is included in this course.

In-person 2.5 hour course plus prerequisite online component

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Course delivered each week
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Certification typically delivered same day of successful completion

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Onsite training options for groups
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$135 per person

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Detailed Course Information

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

The course will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to perform First Aid on a casualty. The course is a combination of self-paced online learning which takes approximately 3-4 hours, followed by a 2.5 hour face to face assessment.

You are required to complete the online learning before attending the face practical assessment.

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With instruction and practical training in line with legal, workplace and community considerations, Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines and other Australian national peak clinical bodies, this first aid course teaches the skills and knowledge to recognise emergencies and provide immediate and effective first aid treatment to any person suffering a sudden illness or injury.
The course covers assessing the casualty, providing safety, accessing emergency services, and using resources to provide first aid, such as providing CPR and using a defibrillator, administering an auto injector for anaphylaxis, administering asthma medication, assisting someone choking, using appropriate immobilisation techniques for envenomation, fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains, managing casualties with non-life-threatening bleeding and shock.
You will learn basic anatomy, physiology and the differences between adults, children and infants relating to CPR, the importance of the chain of survival, written and verbal reporting of incident details, reviewing incidents to improve own skills and response times, to recognise psychological impacts, and seeking help as required.
On successful completion of the course students will be issued with a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for:
HLTAID009 - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation HLTAID010 - Provide basic emergency life support HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
It is recommended that the First Aid component be renewed every 3 years, in line with industry standards. It is recommended that the CPR component be renewed every 12 months in line with Australian Resuscitation guidelines.
Performance tasks and scenarios:
- 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 envenomation (snake/ funnel-web spider bite)
- 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
- Physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills including CPR (Important note: In order to issue an accredited certificate 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR must be performed on the floor with no exemptions)
- Sufficient English language, literacy, numeracy and visual interpretation skills to successfully complete the course
- If required, students must complete the online pre-course work prior to attending the in-person session depending on the course delivery mode
- Online study: Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online/ pre-course studies.
- Valid Unique Student Identifier (USI) required prior to course commencement.
Course Delivery Mode:
- Online learning followed by in-person assessment.
Course Duration:
- In-person assessment - approximately 2.5 hours to complete
- Online component - around 3-4 hours to complete
To ensure you can successfully complete the First Aid Course we ask the following:
Bring your mobile device and remember your Training Desk Login details that have been provided to you
- Arrive 10 minutes prior to the course start time. Late arrivals will not be allowed to attend the course.
- Wear appropriate attire including enclosed shoes.
- Ensure you have verified your USI
- 100% completion of the online learning material prior to arrival
- Provide photo ID upon entry
Students unable to meet the above requirements on the day will have to reschedule in-person training.
- Please refer to our booking calendar for individual course fees.
- Refund and fee protection policy – Please refer to the student handbook.
- Payment Terms – Payment for individual participants is upfront, group booking payment terms are based on agreement between the client and service provider.

What Students will learn in the HLTAID011 Provide First Aid Course

Key Knowledge Areas

First Aid Basics:
- Understand the legal responsibilities and workplace considerations of providing first aid.
- Learn about duty of care, obtaining consent, and maintaining confidentiality.
- Recognise the importance of debriefing, stress management, and personal wellbeing after providing first aid.
2. Body Systems:
- Basic knowledge of how the cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, musculoskeletal, and digestive systems work.
- How these body systems interact in emergency situations.
3. Injury and Illness Management:
- Identify signs and symptoms of various injuries and medical conditions (e.g., bleeding, burns, fractures, heart attack, asthma, anaphylaxis).
- Learn the appropriate management techniques for these conditions.
4. First Aid Equipment:
- Understand the different types of first aid kits and equipment.
- Learn how to use first aid equipment effectively.
5. CPR and AED Use:
- Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on adults, children, and infants.
- Learn how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED).
6. Infection Control:
- Learn standard precautions to reduce infection risk.
- Understand the importance of personal hygiene and using personal protective equipment (PPE).

Key Performance Skills

CPR:
- Perform at least two minutes of uninterrupted CPR on adult, child, and infant manikins.
- Use an AED correctly.
2. Simulated First Aid:
- Manage an unconscious but breathing casualty.
- Handle an unconscious and non-breathing casualty, including performing CPR and using an AED.
- Manage scenarios involving choking, severe bleeding, and shock.
3. Effective Communication:
- Provide clear verbal and written reports of incidents.
- Communicate effectively with emergency services.
4. First Aid Techniques:
- Apply correct techniques for managing fractures, dislocations, sprains, and strains.
- Administer first aid for conditions like asthma, anaphylaxis, heart attack, and stroke.
- Treat thermal injuries such as burns and heat exhaustion.
5. Use of Equipment:
- Use first aid resources like bandages, splints, and auto-injectors correctly.
- Follow infection control procedures during first aid provision.

Summary

In the HLTAID011 course, students will:

Understand the principles and legal aspects of first aid.
Recognise and manage various injuries and illnesses.
Perform CPR and use an AED.
Apply first aid techniques and use relevant equipment.
Communicate effectively in emergencies.
Implement infection control measures.

These skills will prepare students to confidently provide first aid in different emergency situations, following the appropriate guidelines and procedures.