HLTAID011

Provide First Aid

First aid HLTAID011

Course Description

First Aid Course

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 autoinjector 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.

Provider of Training and Assessment

This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909 by TalkSmart Training

The following units will be included in your certificate:

  • HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid
  • HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • HLTAID010 – Provide basic emergency life support

To view full unit details please visit www.training.gov.au

Unit HLTAID011 Provide First Aid supersedes the previous competency HLTAID003 Provide First Aid.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Course Delivery

This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

  • An official form of photo identification (e.g., driver’s licence, passport, or student ID).
  • As a minimum, entrants to the course must have literacy and numeracy competencies equivalent to the Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3.  An example of an ACSF Level 3 competency is being able to read and comprehend the ASCIA Action Plan for Anaphylaxis, use and respond to communication techniques to request appropriate emergency assistance at the scene of a First Aid incident and use writing skills to complete incident reports.
  • Physical fitness to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills.
  • To successfully complete this course, students will need to demonstrate the following language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills during training and assessment:
    • Learning: Follow step-by-step instructions and ask for help when I need more information.
    • Reading: Read and understand simple health instructions, signs, and emergency plans.
    • Writing: Fill out basic forms and write down key details about an incident or situation.
    • Oral communication: Listen carefully and speak clearly when giving or receiving important information.
    • Numeracy: Use simple numbers to check times, doses, or read labels in an emergency setting.
    • Digital Literacy: Use a mobile phone or basic device to read messages, follow online instructions, complete online forms or access learning resources.

Online learning: Students must have basic digital literacy skills to navigate online platforms, complete assessments, and access course materials. Before enrolment, students should assess their ability to engage in online learning. Support is available where required.

The online learning program can be found in the student portal. Students must have access to a computer, smart phone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online studies and associated assessment tasks.

Delivery mode: Online with face-to-face: The online pre-course learning and theory assessment is expected to take approximately 3 hours to complete. These timeframes are estimates. Individuals with prior experience in similar training may complete the online component in less time, while those new to the subject may need more time to complete all the learning content and theory questions.

Course Duration

  • Refresher min. duration – 360 minutes
  • Blended min. duration – 360 minutes
  • Face-to-face min. duration – 450 minutes
  • Online with face-to-face min. duration – 60 minutes

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

Certificates will require renewal after 36 months

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

Students are required to complete a self evaluation against the following core skills as part of the enrolment process. This will allow your trainer to understand any additional support that may be required during the course delivery and assessment.

Learning: I can follow steps and try new things to learn how to handle unfamiliar situations.

Reading: I can read and understand everyday signs, short instructions, or simple written information.

Writing: I can write short notes or fill in basic forms when asked.

Oral Communication: I can speak clearly and listen carefully when talking with others in an emergency.

Numeracy: I can use simple numbers and timing to help me follow steps in the right order.

Cost: $175 per person

Performance tasks and practical scenarios:

  • 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
  • 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 a sprain and strain
  • Manage a casualty with envenomation (snake/ funnel-web spider bite)

Theory assessment: A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice questions.

Core Skill Requirements:

  • Students are required to complete a self-evaluation against the following core skills as part of the enrolment process. This will allow your trainer to understand any additional support that may be required during the course delivery and assessment.
Learning I can follow step-by-step instructions and ask for help when I need more information.
Reading I can read and understand simple health instructions, signs, and emergency plans.
Writing I can fill out basic forms and write down key details about an incident or situation.
Oral Communication I can listen carefully and speak clearly when giving or receiving important information.
Numeracy I can use simple numbers to check times, doses, or read labels in an emergency setting.

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