Courses

Units of Competency on Certificate

HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children  
(Asthma & Anaphylaxis)

In a relaxed and enjoyable environment, you will achieve the skills and knowledge required to provide CPR, in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.

• Face-to-face training
• Course learner guide provided on enrolment
• Nationally accredited certificate on successful completion
• Online Booking and payment available

Certificate

On successful completion and verified USI your Statement of Attainment will be emailed to you, the evening after the course.

Duration

3.5 hours

Normally 8am to 11.30 am

Qualification Validity

CPR unit requires refresher training every 12 months.

Our student management system will remind you when your units of competency’s are due to be refreshed.

Course Cost

$100.00 per participant. GST Free

Group bookings (min of 8 persons per unit of competency) please email or speak to one team to discuss group costing.

Locations

48 Mulherin Drive, Mackay Harbour

How to book

Firstaid Advantage Website

How to make payment

When you enrol online you will be given options to pay as below.

Company bookings: You can pay by Visa or Mastercard or supply PO number

Invoice after the course for EFT or credit card payment.

For individuals: You will be given the option to pay by Visa or Mastercard or cash on the day with tax invoice issued.

Entry Requirements

There are no pre-requisites for this course; however, it is recommended participants have sufficient English language and visual interpretation skills to successfully complete the training.

Participants will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments. This includes demonstrating CPR on a manikin (placed on the floor) for a period of two minutes. If you have a current injury poor mobility or please discuss this prior to enrolling.

Participants under the age of 18 are required to provide a consent form completed by their legal guardian. Consent form

Minimum Age

Enrolments not excepted for participants under of the age of 14 for this course.

Requirements for Successful Completion

Participants are required to attend 100% of this training, and successfully demonstrate competence in all assessment activities.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Requirements

Participants will need suitable LLN skills to complete the following tasks/skills:

• Read information from a PowerPoint and whiteboard
• Listen and understand verbal information by an English-speaking trainer
• Complete written incident report forms in English
• Read and answer a multiple-choice & short-written question paper
• Listen to instructions of an Automated External Defibrillator where prompts are delivered in English and count to 30

Topics covered

• ARC Guidelines relevant to provision of CPR and first aid
• safe work practices to minimise risks and potential hazards
• infection control principles and procedures, including use of standard precautions
• requirements for currency of skill and knowledge
• legal, workplace and community considerations including:
• awareness of potential need for stress-management techniques and available support following an emergency situation
• duty of care requirements
• respectful behaviour towards a casualty
• own skills and limitations
• consent
• privacy and confidentiality requirements
• importance of debriefing
• considerations when providing first aid including:
• airway obstruction due to body position
• appropriate duration and cessation of CPR
• appropriate use of an AED
• chain of survival
• standard precautions
• how to recognise a person is not breathing normally
• chest
• response/consciousness
• upper airway and effect of positional change

Units of Competency on Certificate

HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

In a relaxed and enjoyable environment, you will achieve the skills and knowledge required to provide CPR, in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.

• Face-to-face training
• Course learner guide provided on enrolment
• Nationally accredited certificate on successful completion
• Online Booking and payment available

Certificate

On successful completion and verified USI your Statement of Attainment will be emailed to you, the evening after the course.

Duration

2.5 hours

Normally 8am to 10.30 am

Qualification Validity

CPR unit requires refresher training every 12 months.

Our student management system will remind you when your units of competency’s are due to be refreshed.

Course Cost

$70.00 per participant. GST Free

Group bookings (min of 8 persons per unit of competency) please email or speak to one team to discuss group costing.

Locations

48 Mulherin Drive, Mackay Harbour

How to book

Firstaid Advantage Website

How to make payment

When you enrol online you will be given options to pay as below.

Company bookings: You can pay by Visa or Mastercard or supply PO number

Invoice after the course for EFT or credit card payment.

For individuals: You will be given the option to pay by Visa or Mastercard or cash on the day with tax invoice issued.

Entry Requirements

There are no pre-requisites for this course; however, it is recommended participants have sufficient English language and visual interpretation skills to successfully complete the training.

Participants will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments. This includes demonstrating CPR on a manikin (placed on the floor) for a period of two minutes. If you have a current injury poor mobility or please discuss this prior to enrolling.

Participants under the age of 18 are required to provide a consent form completed by their legal guardian. Consent form

Minimum Age

Enrolments not excepted for participants under of the age of 14 for this course.

Requirements for Successful Completion

Participants are required to attend 100% of this training, and successfully demonstrate competence in all assessment activities.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Requirements

Participants will need suitable LLN skills to complete the following tasks/skills:

• Read information from a PowerPoint and whiteboard
• Listen and understand verbal information by an English-speaking trainer
• Complete written incident report forms in English
• Read and answer a multiple-choice & short-written question paper
• Listen to instructions of an Automated External Defibrillator where prompts are delivered in English and count to 30

Topics covered

• ARC Guidelines relevant to provision of CPR and first aid
• safe work practices to minimise risks and potential hazards
• infection control principles and procedures, including use of standard precautions
• requirements for currency of skill and knowledge
• legal, workplace and community considerations including:
• awareness of potential need for stress-management techniques and available support following an emergency situation
• duty of care requirements
• respectful behaviour towards a casualty
• own skills and limitations
• consent
• privacy and confidentiality requirements
• importance of debriefing
• considerations when providing first aid including:
• airway obstruction due to body position
• appropriate duration and cessation of CPR
• appropriate use of an AED
• chain of survival
• standard precautions
• how to recognise a person is not breathing normally
• chest
• response/consciousness
• upper airway and effect of positional change

Units of Competency on Certificate

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support

HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

In a relaxed and enjoyable environment, you will achieve the skills and knowledge to effectively Provide First Aid for a range of injuries and illnesses contextualised for your workplace or home.

• Face-to-face training
• Course learner guide provided on enrolment
• Nationally accredited certificate on successful completion
• Online Booking and payment available

Certificate

On successful completion and verified USI your Statement of Attainment will be emailed to you, the evening after the course.

Duration

6.5 hours (One day)

Normally 8am to 2.30pm

Qualification Validity

Three (3) years from date of issue.

CPR unit requires refresher training every 12 months.

Our student management system will remind you when your units of competency’s are due to be refreshed.

Course Cost

$150.00 per participant. GST Free

Group bookings (min of 10 persons per unit of competency) please email or speak to one team to discuss group costing.

Locations

48 Mulherin Drive, Mackay Harbour

How to book

Firstaid Advantage Website

How to make payment

When you enrol online you will be given options to pay as below.

Company bookings: You can pay by Visa or Mastercard or supply PO number

Invoice after the course for EFT or credit card payment.

For individuals: You will be given the option to pay by Visa or Mastercard or cash on the day with tax invoice issued.

Entry Requirements

There are no pre-requisites for this course; however, it is recommended participants have sufficient English language and visual interpretation skills to successfully complete the training.

Participants will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments. This includes demonstrating CPR on a manikin (placed on the floor) for a period of two minutes. If you have a current injury poor mobility or please discuss this prior to enrolling.

Participants under the age of 18 are required to provide a consent form completed by their legal guardian. Consent form

Minimum Age

Enrolments for participants under of the age of 14 not excepted for this course.

Requirements for Successful Completion

Participants are required to attend 100% of this first aid training, and successfully demonstrate competence in all assessment activities.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Requirements

Participants will need suitable LLN skills to complete the following tasks/skills:

• Read information from a PowerPoint and whiteboard
• Listen and understand verbal information by an English-speaking trainer
• Complete written incident report forms in English
• Read and answer a multiple-choice & short-written question paper
• Listen to instructions of an Automated External Defibrillator where prompts are delivered in English and count to 30
•  

Topics covered

• ARC Guidelines relevant to provision of CPR and first aid
• safe work practices to minimise risks and potential hazards
• infection control principles and procedures, including use of standard precautions
• requirements for currency of skill and knowledge
• legal, workplace and community considerations including:
• awareness of potential need for stress-management techniques and available support following an emergency situation
• duty of care requirements
• respectful behaviour towards a casualty
• own skills and limitations
• consent
• privacy and confidentiality requirements
• importance of debriefing
• considerations when providing first aid including:
• airway obstruction due to body position
• appropriate duration and cessation of CPR
• appropriate use of an AED
• chain of survival
• standard precautions
• how to conduct a visual and verbal assessment of the casualty
• principles and procedures for first aid management of the following scenarios:
• abdominal injuries
• allergic reaction
• anaphylaxis
• basic care of a wound
• bleeding control
• burns
• cardiac conditions, including chest pain
• choking and airway obstruction
• crush injuries
• diabetes
• dislocations
• drowning
• envenomation
• environmental impact, including hypothermia, hyperthermia, dehydration and heat stroke
• eye and ear injuries
• fractures
• febrile convulsions
• head, neck and spinal injuries
• minor skin injuries
• needle stick injuries
• poisoning and toxic substances
• respiratory distress, including asthma
• seizures, including epilepsy
• shock
• soft tissue injuries, including strains and, sprains
• stroke
• unconsciousness
• basic anatomy and physiology relating to:
• how to recognise a person is not breathing normally
• chest
• response/consciousness
• upper airway and effect of positional change
• considerations in provision of first aid for specified conditions

• ARC Guidelines relevant to provision of CPR and first aid
• safe work practices to minimise risks and potential hazards
• infection control principles and procedures, including use of standard precautions
• requirements for currency of skill and knowledge
• legal, workplace and community considerations including:
• awareness of potential need for stress-management techniques and available support following an emergency situation
• duty of care requirements
• respectful behaviour towards a casualty
• own skills and limitations
• consent
• privacy and confidentiality requirements
• importance of debriefing
• considerations when providing first aid including:
• airway obstruction due to body position
• appropriate duration and cessation of CPR
• appropriate use of an AED
• chain of survival
• standard precautions
• how to conduct a visual and verbal assessment of the casualty
• principles and procedures for first aid management of the following scenarios:
• abdominal injuries
• allergic reaction
• anaphylaxis
• basic care of a wound
• bleeding control
• burns
• cardiac conditions, including chest pain
• choking and airway obstruction
• crush injuries
• diabetes
• dislocations
• drowning
• envenomation
• environmental impact, including hypothermia, hyperthermia, dehydration and heat stroke
• eye and ear injuries
• fractures
• febrile convulsions
• head, neck and spinal injuries
• minor skin injuries
• needle stick injuries
• poisoning and toxic substances
• respiratory distress, including asthma
• seizures, including epilepsy
• shock
• soft tissue injuries, including strains and, sprains
• stroke
• unconsciousness
• basic anatomy and physiology relating to:
• how to recognise a person is not breathing normally
• chest
• response/consciousness
• upper airway and effect of positional change
• considerations in provision of first aid for specified conditions
• Bag-valve-mask ventilation
• assessed vital signs (respirations, pulse and temperature)
• communicated effectively with a first aid team providing direction and coordination of other first aiders
• post-incident debrief and evaluation
• conducted a basic triage for multiple casualty incident
• procedures when providing first aid to children
• emergency childbirth
• head, neck and spinal injuries
• conducted a workplace risk assessment
• developed a first aid response plan including strategies for management of incidents
• used a first aid checklist to service a workplace first aid kit for supplies’ replacement and equipment maintenance
• maintained first aid equipment and resources according to manufacturer’s instructions
• used and maintained documentation required by the workplace and regulatory authorities.
• duty of care in relation to first aid provision
• safe work practices to deal with risks and potential hazards including manual handling, hazardous substances, dangerous goods and chemicals
• infection control principles and procedures, including use of standard precautions based on incident
• requirements for currency of skill and knowledge
• legal, workplace or community issues relating to the provision of CPR including:
• awareness of potential need for stress-management techniques and available support following an emergency situation
• consent
• capabilities of emergency management services
• privacy and confidentiality requirements
• importance of debriefing.

Units of Competency on Certificate

HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support

HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

In a relaxed and enjoyable environment this unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to infants, children and adults.

Incorporating the content of units HLTAID011 Provide First Aid, HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support.

• Face-to-face training
• Course learner guide provided on enrolment
• Nationally accredited certificate on successful completion
• Online Booking and payment available

Certificate

On successful completion and verified USI your Statement of Attainment will be emailed to you, the evening after the course.

Duration

6.5 hours (One day)

Normally 8 am to 2.30 pm

Qualification Validity

Three (3) years from date of issue.

CPR unit requires refresher training every 12 months.

Our student management system will remind you when your units of competency’s are due to be refreshed.

Course Cost

$180.00 per participant. GST Free

Group bookings (min of 10 persons per unit of competency) please email or speak to one team to discuss group costing.

Locations

48 Mulherin Drive, Mackay Harbour

How to book

Firstaid Advantage Website

How to make payment

When you enrol online you will be given options to pay as below.

Company bookings: You can pay by Visa or Mastercard or supply PO number

Invoice after the course for EFT or credit card payment.

For individuals: You will be given the option to pay by Visa or Mastercard or cash on the day with tax invoice issued.

Entry Requirements

There are no pre-requisites for this course; however, it is recommended participants have sufficient English language and visual interpretation skills to successfully complete the training.

Participants will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments. This includes demonstrating CPR on a manikin (placed on the floor) for a period of two minutes. If you have a current injury poor mobility or please discuss this prior to enrolling.

Participants under the age of 18 are required to provide a consent form completed by their legal guardian. Consent form

Minimum Age

Enrolments for participants under of the age of 14 not excepted for this course.

Requirements for Successful Completion

Participants are required to attend 100% of this first aid training, and successfully demonstrate competence in all assessment activities.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Requirements

Participants will need suitable LLN skills to complete the following tasks/skills:

• Read information from a PowerPoint and whiteboard
• Listen and understand verbal information by an English-speaking trainer
• Complete written incident report forms in English
• Read and answer a multiple-choice & short-written question paper
• Listen to instructions of an Automated External Defibrillator where prompts are delivered in English and count to 30

Topics covered

• State/Territory regulations, first aid codes of practice and workplace procedures including:
• ARC Guidelines relevant to provision of CPR and first aid
• safe work practices to minimise risks and potential hazards
• infection control principles and procedures, including use of standard precautions
• requirements for currency of skill and knowledge
• legal, workplace and community considerations including:
• awareness of potential need for stress-management techniques and available support following an emergency situation
• duty of care requirements
• respectful behaviour towards a casualty
• own skills and limitations
• consent
• privacy and confidentiality requirements
• importance of debriefing
• considerations when providing first aid including:
• airway obstruction due to body position
• appropriate duration and cessation of CPR
• appropriate use of an AED
• chain of survival
• standard precautions
• how to conduct a visual and verbal assessment of the casualty
• principles and procedures for first aid management of the following scenarios:
• abdominal injuries
• allergic reaction
• anaphylaxis
• basic care of a wound
• bleeding control
• burns
• cardiac conditions, including chest pain
• choking and airway obstruction
• crush injuries
• diabetes
• dislocations
• drowning
• envenomation
• environmental impact, including hypothermia, hyperthermia, dehydration and heat stroke
• eye and ear injuries
• fractures
• febrile convulsions
• head, neck and spinal injuries
• minor skin injuries
• needle stick injuries
• poisoning and toxic substances
• respiratory distress, including asthma
• seizures, including epilepsy
• shock
• soft tissue injuries, including strains and, sprains
• stroke
• unconsciousness
• basic anatomy and physiology relating to:
• how to recognise a person is not breathing normally
• chest
• response/consciousness
• upper airway and effect of positional change
• considerations in provision of first aid for specified conditions
• basic anatomical differences between adults and children, and the implications for provision of first aid
• normal clinical values for children
• febrile convulsions
• asthma, including signs, symptoms and triggers and using different types of bronchodilators
• appropriate use of an AED, including placement of pads for adults and children aged older than 8 years
• specific considerations when using an AED on children aged between 1 and 8 years, including identification of AED with paediatric capability, paediatric voltage and use of paediatric pads
• consent, including situations in which parental/caregiver consent is required

Units of Competency on Certificate

HLTAID014 Provide advanced first aid

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support

HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

In a relaxed and enjoyable environment, you will achieve the skills and knowledge to effectively Advanced First Aid response for a range of injuries and illnesses contextualised for your workplace, including management of the incident and other first aiders, until the arrival of medical or other assistance.

The unit applies to workers who may be required to provide, coordinate and manage a first aid response across a range of complex situations, including community and workplace settings.

• Face-to-face training
• Course learner guide provided on enrolment
• Nationally accredited certificate on successful completion
• Online Booking and payment available

Certificate

On successful completion and verified USI your Statement of Attainment will be emailed to you, the evening after the course.

Duration

Normally 8am to 5pm

Qualification Validity

Three (3) years from date of issue.

CPR unit requires refresher training every 12 months.

Our student management system will remind you when your units of competency’s are due to be refreshed.

Course Cost

$380.00 per participant. GST Free

Group bookings (min of 8 persons per unit of competency) please email or speak to one team to discuss group costing.

Locations

48 Mulherin Drive, Mackay Harbour

How to book

Firstaid Advantage Website

How to make payment

When you enrol online you will be given options to pay as below.

Company bookings: You can pay by Visa or Mastercard or supply PO number

Invoice after the course for EFT or credit card payment.

For individuals: You will be given the option to pay by Visa or Mastercard or cash on the day with tax invoice issued.

Entry Requirements

There are no pre-requisites for this course; however, it is recommended participants have sufficient English language and visual interpretation skills to successfully complete the training.

Participants will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments. This includes demonstrating CPR on a manikin (placed on the floor) for a period of two minutes. If you have a current injury poor mobility or please discuss this prior to enrolling.

Participants under the age of 18 are required to provide a consent form completed by their legal guardian. Consent form

Minimum Age

Enrolments not excepted for participants under of the age of 14 for this course.

Requirements for Successful Completion

Participants are required to attend 100% of this first aid training, and successfully demonstrate competence in all assessment activities.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Requirements

Participants will need suitable LLN skills to complete the following tasks/skills:

• Read information from a PowerPoint and whiteboard
• Listen and understand verbal information by an English-speaking trainer
• Complete written incident report forms in English
• Read and answer a multiple-choice & short-written question paper
• Listen to instructions of an Automated External Defibrillator where prompts are delivered in English and count to 30

Topics covered

• ARC guidelines relevant to the provision of first aid
• first aid guidelines from Australian national peak clinical bodies
• potential incident hazards and risk minimisation processes when providing first aid
• infection control procedures, including use of standard precautions and resuscitation barrier devices
• requirements for currency of skill and knowledge
• first aid codes of practice
• appropriate workplace or site procedures relevant to the provision of first aid
• contents of first aid kits
• legal, workplace and community considerations including:
• duty of care requirements
• own skills and limitations
• consent and how it relates to the conscious and unconscious casualty
• privacy and confidentiality requirements
• awareness of potential need for stress management techniques and available support for rescuers
• in relation to the administration of medication
• legal requirements
• the five rights
• the responsibilities of the first aider
• considerations when providing CPR, including:
• upper airway and effect of positional change
• appropriate duration and cessation of CPR
• appropriate use of an AED
• safety and maintenance procedures for an AED
• chain of survival
• how to access emergency services
• techniques for providing CPR to adults, children and infants including:
• how to recognise that a casualty is unconscious and not breathing normally
• rate, ratio and depth of compressions and ventilations
• correct hand positioning for compressions
• basic anatomy, physiology and the differences between adults, children and infants relating to CPR
• considerations when providing first aid, including:
• assessment, interpretation and documentation of vital signs, including normal clinical values for respirations, temperature, pulse and level of consciousness
• how to conduct a secondary assessment of a casualty
• basic triage processes
• procedures for dealing with casualties who are aged or infirm
• procedures for first aid management when dealing with major and minor accidents in the workplace or site
• procedures when providing first aid to children
• use of ancillary first aid equipment
• co-ordination of resources
• contents of first aid kits
• signs, symptoms and management of the following conditions or injuries:
• abdominal injuries
• allergic reaction
• anaphylaxis
• asthma
• non-life-threatening bleeding
• life-threatening bleeding including use of tourniquets and haemostatic dressings
• burns
• cardiac conditions, including chest pain
• childbirth
• choking
• crush injuries
• diabetes
• drowning
• ear injuries and bleeding from the ear
• envenomation - all current treatments
• eye injuries
• fractures, dislocations, strains and sprains
• head, neck and spinal injuries
• hypothermia
• hyperthermia
• minor wounds
• nose-bleed
• poisoning
• seizures
• shock
• sharps injuries
• stroke
• substance misuse, including prescription and illicit drugs and alcohol
• psychological impacts of first aid incidents on rescuers and how to seek help