HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid

Introduction:

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid is a nationally recognised unit of competency designed to equip learners with the skills and knowledge to respond to medical emergencies and provide appropriate first aid care until professional help arrives. Training reflects current ARC guidelines, workplace health and safety requirements, and national first aid standards applicable across community and workplace settings.

Target Audience:

Disability support workers
Aged care and healthcare staff
Childcare and education staff
Community services workers
Fitness and recreation staff
Workplace first aid officers
General community members

Learning Outcomes:

Recognise and respond to emergency situations
Apply the DRSABCD action plan
Perform CPR on adults, children, and infants
Use an AED safely and effectively
Provide first aid for injuries and medical conditions
Communicate incident details to emergency services
Complete incident reports and post-incident reviews

Learning Methods:

Pre-course online learning and knowledge assessment
Face-to-face practical training session
Trainer demonstrations
Hands-on skills practice
Scenario-based simulations
Practical skills assessment and written questioning

(Blended delivery model with online theory completed prior to attending practical training, in line with assessment requirements.)

Program Benefits:

Develop comprehensive first aid and emergency response skills
Gain confidence managing a range of injuries and illnesses
Meet workplace WHS and compliance requirements
Learn CPR and AED operation
Receive nationally recognised certification

Content:

Recognise and assess an emergency situation.
Ensure safety for self, bystanders and casualty.
Assess the casualty and recognise the need for first aid response.
Seek assistance from emergency services.
Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with the ARC guidelines.
Provide first aid in accordance with established first aid principles.
Display respectful behaviour towards casualty.
Obtain consent from casualty where possible.
Use available resources and equipment to make the casualty as comfortable as possible.
Operate first aid equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions.
Monitor the casualty’s condition and respond in accordance with first aid principles.
Accurately convey incident details to emergency services.
Report details of incidents in line with appropriate workplace or site procedures.
Complete applicable workplace or site documentation, including the incident report form.
Maintain privacy and confidentiality of information in line with statutory or organisational policies.
Recognise the possible psychological impacts on self and other rescuers and seek help when required.
Contribute to a review of the first aid response as required.

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Upcoming Workshops

Name	Date	Time	Location	Available Spaces	Cost
Provide First Aid	30 June 2026	09:00 am – 05:00 pm	SN Training HQ	10	$130.00	Enrol