Provide First Aid incl. CPR

First Aid incl. CPR

This nationally accredited training combines HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation and HLTAID011 Provide First Aid, giving you the skills and confidence to respond effectively to life-threatening situations and a range of first aid techniques for common injuries and illnesses such as bleeding, shock, fractures, burns, asthma, anaphylaxis, seizures, and more. It is suitable for workplace compliance and for anyone wanting to be prepared to manage medical emergencies confidently and competently.

Accredited Units of Competency

On successful completion, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for:

• HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

Prerequisites

• Nil

• Note: You must have the physical ability to perform at least two minutes of uninterrupted CPR on a manikin placed on the floor

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What You'll Learn

• Recognise and respond to an unresponsive casualty

• Perform CPR on adults, children, and infants following ARC guidelines

• Use an AED to deliver a shock safely and effectively

• Maintain continuous CPR while working with others in an emergency situation

• Communicate effectively with emergency services and bystanders

• Provide a first aid response to a wide range of medical conditions, injuries, and emergencies including bleeding, shock, fractures, burns, asthma, anaphylaxis, seizures, and more

• Complete incident reports and workplace documentation after an emergency
   

Who Is This Course For?

• Workplace first aiders or safety officers

• Employees in industries where first aid and CPR are required by law or employer policy

• Parents, carers, and community members wanting the skills to respond to emergencies

• Anyone needing to maintain first aid and CPR currency for industry compliance (annual CPR refresher recommended, First Aid refresher every three years)

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How the Training Works

 

Training Delivery

• Delivered in person by a qualified trainer at one of Maxwell Training’s purpose-built simulators or an approved training facility

• The total course duration includes practical activities and assessments

• Learn through interactive presentations, trainer demonstrations, and realistic hands-on practice with manikins, AED, and first aid equipment

Practical Activities Include

• Performing CPR on adult, child, and infant manikins

• Operating an AED

• Managing an unresponsive casualty, including placing them in the recovery position

• Treating injuries such as minor bleeding, nose-bleeds, burns, fractures/sprains/strains, and envenomation

• Recognising and responding to asthma, anaphylaxis, choking, and other medical emergencies

• Coordinating with others during an emergency scenario

• Completing workplace documentation such as incident reports

Assessment

• Knowledge assessment (multiple choice theory questions)

• Practical assessments to demonstrate CPR, AED use, and first aid management in line with ARC guidelines and first aid standards

• An incident report

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Entry Requirements

 

To fully participate and stay safe during practical activities, you must meet the following requirements:

General Requirements

• Proof of identity must be supplied by you on the day of training

• You must be at least 14 years of age to participate in the training

• Students under 18 years of age must supply parental consent (unless you are linked to an employer)

• You need a Unique Student Identifier (USI). If you do not have one, you can apply for it for free at www.usi.gov.au

Language, Literacy, Numeracy & Digital (LLND)

• Read and follow simple written instructions and safety procedures (basic reading and writing at Year 10 level)

• Complete basic written reports

• Follow verbal instructions from your trainer

• Use a digital device (tablet/smartphone/laptop) for assessments

Physical Requirements

• Be physically able to perform CPR on the floor for at least two minutes

• Be able to kneel, bend, and perform compressions and breaths effectively

• Be able to assist casualties safely and confidently

• Use rescue equipment without assistance

Got Any Questions?

If you’d like to know more about this course, entry requirements, booking options, or if you feel that you may need support in class…our team is here to help!

Call us on 1300 MAXWEL or email [email protected] and we’ll make sure you have all the information you need.