Provide First Aid Course

HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid

The Provide First Aid Course (HLTAID011) provides the practical skills and confidence to recognise emergencies and deliver immediate first aid until professional medical assistance arrives. Furthermore, the course follows Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines, workplace requirements and current Australian first aid standards.

Whether you require workplace certification or simply want to build your confidence, this nationally recognised course prepares you to respond effectively to a wide range of medical emergencies. As a result, you will gain practical skills that you can apply immediately at work, at home or within the community.

During this Provide First Aid Course, you will learn how to assess a casualty, make the scene safe, contact emergency services and provide life-saving first aid. In addition, you will perform CPR, operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), administer asthma medication and adrenaline auto-injectors, assist choking casualties and manage a variety of injuries and illnesses.

Throughout the course, you will also develop an understanding of basic anatomy and physiology, the differences between adult and infant CPR, the Chain of Survival, incident reporting procedures, recognising psychological impacts after emergencies and seeking assistance when required. Consequently, you will leave with the confidence to respond quickly and effectively when every second counts.

Why Choose Our Provide First Aid Course?

This nationally recognised course combines flexible learning with practical hands-on training to prepare participants for real-life emergencies. Moreover, experienced trainers guide you through realistic scenarios that build both knowledge and confidence.

Throughout the course you will learn how to:

• Perform CPR on adults and infants
• Safely use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Recognise and manage asthma emergencies
• Administer an adrenaline auto-injector for anaphylaxis
• Assist a choking casualty
• Treat bleeding and shock
• Manage fractures, sprains and dislocations
• Provide first aid for snake and funnel-web spider bites
• Assess casualties and prioritise treatment
• Communicate effectively with emergency services
• Complete workplace first aid documentation

Therefore, participants leave with practical first aid skills that can be applied immediately in workplace and community settings.

Nationally Recognised Units

Successful participants will receive nationally recognised certification for:

• HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid
• HLTAID010 – Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
• HLTAID009 – Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

The certificate will be issued by Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.

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

Course Delivery

This Provide First Aid Course can be completed at an Emcare WA Pty Ltd training facility or delivered onsite for workplaces and group bookings. Alternatively, eligible participants may complete online learning before attending the practical assessment.

Course Duration

• Online with face-to-face: Short pre-course online learning followed by a one-hour practical assessment session.
• Face-to-face: Minimum duration of 7.5 hours.

Work Placement Arrangements

No work placement is required for this course.

Assessment Requirements

Participants must successfully complete both practical and theory assessments. Additionally, every practical assessment uses realistic emergency scenarios that reflect workplace and community situations.

Practical Assessment

The assessor will observe participants completing the following practical tasks:

• Perform CPR on an adult using an AED and place the casualty into the recovery position
• Complete a First Aid Incident Report based on a simulated emergency
• Perform CPR on an infant
• Manage a casualty experiencing anaphylaxis
• Manage a casualty experiencing asthma
• Respond to a choking casualty
• Treat non-life-threatening bleeding and shock
• Manage a nosebleed
• Treat fractures and dislocations
• Manage sprains and strains
• Provide first aid for snake and funnel-web spider bites

Theory Assessment

Participants must successfully complete a written assessment consisting of multiple-choice questions.

Entry Requirements

Participants must have the physical capability to perform at least two minutes of uninterrupted CPR on the floor. Before attending your course, please ensure you can safely complete all practical activities.

Learner Rights, Responsibilities and Support

Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909 manages enrolments for this course. Before you begin training, please read the Student Handbook for information about learner rights, responsibilities, complaints, appeals and available support services.

Course Fees and Payments

• Please refer to our booking calendar for current course fees.
• Refund and Fee Protection Policy: Please refer to the Student Handbook.
• Payment Terms: Individual participants pay upfront. However, group booking payment terms are arranged directly between the client and training provider.

Related First Aid Courses

If you would like to continue developing your emergency response skills, you may also be interested in these nationally recognised courses:

• Childcare First Aid Training (HLTAID012)
• CPR Training (HLTAID009)
• Advanced First Aid Training (HLTAID014)
• Advanced Resuscitation Training (HLTAID015)
• Remote First Aid Training (HLTAID013)
• Occupational First Aid Skill Set

Likewise, these courses provide a structured pathway from CPR through to advanced workplace emergency response and specialised first aid qualifications.

Refund, Deferral and Cancellation Policy

For information about refunds, non-attendance, deferrals and cancellations, please refer to our Deferral and Cancellation Policy.