Provide First Aid

Overview

This course provides the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty. These skills are in line with the first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies. This unit applies to all workers who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.

This course is also available as ‘refresher’ training for people already holding a current First Aid certificate (please see 'Requirements' tab for additional information).

Delivery Methods

• On-campus – The majority of teaching and assessment is conducted on-campus

Locations

• McKoy Street, Wodonga Vic (Main campus)

When You Can Enrol

Apply online now for the course date you’re interested in. Note: If no course dates are available, please submit your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when the next courses are scheduled.

Duration

1 day class (6 hours) plus Online pre-learning requirement

Schedule

2024 Dates/Times: Day class (New and Refresher)

• Friday 14 June, 9am-4pm
• Friday 19 July, 9am-4pm
• Friday 13 September, 9am-4pm
• Friday 8 November, 9am-4pm
• Friday 13 December, 9am-4pm.

Location: Building B - or can be negotiated to be completed in your workplace, subject to minimum numbers.

Group bookings This short course is also available for group bookings, subject to minimum numbers. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Requirements

As part of the First Aid course you ARE required to complete online pre-learning activities at least 24 hours prior to your class date. These activities are completed off-campus via Wodonga TAFE Online, and students should allow 8 to 10 hours in total to complete the required readings and assessments. Evidence of completion MUST be provided on the first day of on-campus training. Students will need to provide a current email address on enrolment to receive their Wodonga TAFE Online login instructions. Students wishing to undertake a refresher course will ALSO be required to complete the pre-learning activities. A copy of a current HLTAID011 first aid certificate/competency card (or equivalent) is required. Wodonga TAFE will recognise this qualification as 'current' if the expiry date is NOT greater than six (6) weeks of the proposed on-campus training date. The 'original documents' MUST be sighted by the Assessor.

Skills developed

This course covers:
- Respond to an emergency situation
- Apply appropriate first aid procedures
- Communicate details of the incident
- Review the incident.

Compulsory Units

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Licences/Tickets

Provide First Aid and CPR Competency Card.

Certification

By successfully completing this course you will receive a nationally recognised AQF Statement of Attainment and Competency Card, valid for a period of three (3) years from the date of issue. It is recommend by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) that first aid skills be renewed every 3 years and CPR be undertaken every 12 months.

Fees

Fee For Service $198.00 (Tuition $198.00, Materials $0.00)

Fees Additional Information

The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.

How to apply

Apply via the ‘Apply now’ button in the course information page. If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.

Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.