First Aid training that provides skills for life.
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Here’s why only a Dymocks Training first aid course will do
- Experience Matters. Learn from passionate, experienced educators who are committed to making your learning experience as engaging as it is informative. Our trainers are passionate about First Aid and have years of experience in the field. They will teach you the skills and knowledge you need to save a life.
- Learn Fast. Our First Aid course is designed to be fast and easy to learn. With pre-learning completed online, get certified in just 8 hours of face to face training.
- Affordable. Our First Aid course is priced affordably, so you can get the training you need without breaking the bank.
Here’s how we help you get your First Aid Certification
- GREAT RESOURCES. We’ll provide you with up to date, engaging and informative learning resources that make learning easy.
- ENGAGING EXPERTS. We'll make your learning experience as engaging as it is informative: We use a variety of teaching methods to keep you engaged and learning. Our trainers are seasoned professionals with years of real-world first aid experience, translating their knowledge into practical lessons that stick.
- PRACTICE. You’ll get lots of practice so you will not only understand what to do, but be able to do it!
- SUPPORT: From pre-learning material to post-course resources, Dymocks Training is there every step of the way, making sure you're not just taught but supported throughout your learning journey. Even better, we’ll be there to support you when you need to recertify for your training.
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Learning Table
Overview
First Aid training is the common name people use for various nationally recognised first aid courses. As first aid is nationally recognised training, courses are accredited under the Australian Qualifications Framework and are given unique numbers.
The most common first aid courses are those delivered by Dymocks Training (RTO ID 45981) – these courses are known by their current course codes:
- HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
- HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
For most people it is necessary to be trained in HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation and HLTAID011 Provide First Aid.
For people working in childcare and aged care related settings, however, it is also necessary to receive training in HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting.
The courses have different validation periods and it is important to know this. Specifically:
- HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation requires annual certification
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid and HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting only require certification every 3 years
Why Study?
Learn first aid and CPR and save a life! Whether you’re a parent, a teacher, or just someone who wants to be prepared, first aid and CPR training can give you the skills you need to help in an emergency.
Our courses are short, affordable, and convenient. You can learn the basics of first aid and CPR in just a few hours. And best of all, your training could save a life.
Don’t wait. Sign up for a course today and enjoy the benefits today:
- Increased confidence: Knowing that you have the skills to help in an emergency can give you peace of mind.
- Increased job opportunities: Many employers now require their employees to have first aid and CPR training.
- Peace of mind: Knowing that you can help someone in need is a rewarding feeling.
Course Outline
Provide CPR (HLTAID009)
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines.
This unit applies to all persons who may be required to provide CPR, in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.
The training covers both knowledge components (what a learner will be trained to do) and competency assessment (what a learner will be required to demonstrate).
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Learners will be trained to: |
Learners will be required to demonstrate that they can: |
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1. Respond to an emergency situation. |
1.1. Recognise and assess an emergency situation. 1.2. Ensure safety for self, bystanders and casualty. 1.3. Assess the casualty and recognise the need for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). 1.4. Seek assistance from emergency services. |
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2. Perform CPR procedures. |
2.1. Perform CPR in accordance with the ARC guidelines. 2.2. Display respectful behaviour towards casualty. 2.3. Operate an automated external defibrillator (AED) according to manufacturers’ instructions. |
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3. Communicate details of the incident. |
3.1. Accurately convey incident details to emergency services. 3.2. Report details of incident in line with appropriate workplace or site procedures. 3.3. Maintain privacy and confidentiality of information in line with statutory or organisational policies. |
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4. Review the incident. |
4.1. Recognise the possible psychological impacts on self and other rescuers and seek help when required. 4.2. Contribute to a review of the first aid response as required. |
Provide First Aid (HLTAID011)
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.
The unit applies to all persons who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.
The training covers both knowledge components (what a learner will be trained to do) and competency assessment (what a learner will be required to demonstrate).
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Learners will be trained to: |
Learners will be required to demonstrate that they can: |
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1. Respond to an emergency situation. |
1.1. Recognise and assess an emergency situation. 1.2. Ensure safety for self, bystanders and casualty. 1.3. Assess the casualty and recognise the need for first aid response. 1.4. Seek assistance from emergency services. |
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2. Apply appropriate first aid procedures. |
2.1. Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in accordance ARC guidelines. 2.2. Provide first aid in accordance with established first aid principles. 2.3. Display respectful behaviour towards casualty. 2.4. Obtain consent from casualty where possible. 2.5. Use available resources and equipment to make the casualty as comfortable as possible. 2.6. Operate first aid equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions. 2.7. Monitor the casualty’s condition and respond in accordance with first aid principles. |
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3. Communicate details of the incident. |
3.1. Accurately convey incident details to emergency services. 3.2. Report details of incident in line with appropriate workplace or site procedures. 3.3. Complete applicable workplace or site documentation, including incident report form. 3.4. Maintain privacy and confidentiality of information in line with statutory or organisational policies. |
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4. Review the incident. |
4.1. Recognise the possible psychological impacts on self and other rescuers and seek help when required. 4.2. Contribute to a review of the first aid response as required. |
As there’s an overlap with HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation the two courses (HLTAID009 and HLTAID011) are taught in a clustered way. This means that topics are joined together to avoid repetition and ensure learners are trained in an engaging and concise way.
Provide First Aid in an education and care setting (HLTAID012)
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to infants and children in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.
This unit applies to a range of workers within an education and care setting who are required to respond to a first aid emergency, including asthma and anaphylactic emergencies. This includes early childhood workers and educators who work with school age children in outside school hours care and vacation programs.
This unit of competency may contribute towards approved first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis training under the Education and Care Services National Law, and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011).
The training covers both knowledge components (what a learner will be trained to do) and competency assessment (what a learner will be required to demonstrate).
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Learners will be trained to: |
Learners will be required to demonstrate that they can: |
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1. Respond to an emergency situation. |
1.1. Recognise and assess an emergency situation. 1.2. Ensure safety for self, bystanders and casualty. 1.3. Assess the casualty and recognise the need for first aid response. 1.4. Seek assistance from emergency services. |
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2. Apply appropriate first aid procedures. |
2.1. Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with the ARC guidelines. 2.2. Provide first aid in accordance with established first aid principles. 2.3. Ensure casualty feels safe, secure and supported. 2.4. Obtain consent from casualty where possible. 2.5. Use available resources and equipment to make the casualty as comfortable as possible. 2.6. Operate first aid equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions. 2.7. Monitor the casualty’s condition and respond in accordance with first aid principles. |
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3. Communicate details of the incident. |
3.1. Accurately convey incident details to emergency services. 3.2. Report details of incident in line with appropriate workplace or site procedures. 3.3. Complete applicable workplace or site documentation, including incident report form. 3.4. Report details of incidents involving infants and children to parents or caregivers. 3.5. Follow appropriate workplace or site procedures to report serious incidents to the regulatory authority. 3.6. Maintain privacy and confidentiality of records and information in line with statutory or organisational policies. |
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4. Review the incident. |
4.1. Recognise the possible psychological impacts on self and other rescuers and seek help when required. 4.2. Contribute to a review of the first aid response as required. |
Course Duration
If completing a combination of HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation with HLTAID011 and HLTAID012 a learner will need to complete approximately 6 – 8 hours of pre-reading online. The practical assessment for those units will then be conducted over an 8 hour day or three, three hour evenings.
Course Delivery
The First Aid Course is delivered through a combination of online and in-person training. Pre-reading is conducted online in the learner’s own time. Practical training and assessment is conducted in-person.
On enrolment learners receive access to an online classroom consisting of learning resources and knowledge assessment. This must be completed prior to attendance at the practical, face to face training
Learners can choose to complete practical assessments either by:
- Attending a single day intensive course; or
- Attending three, 3-hour weeknight assessments
Course Cost
$70 – HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
$110 – Combined HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation and HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
$130 – Combined HLTAID009, HLTAID011 and HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
Prerequisites
Learners need to have basic literacy skills to be able to be deemed competent in these training units.
Why Dymocks?
There are a lot of First Aid trainers so you may be wondering: Why Dymocks Training? The answer is simple: engaging, relevant and cost-effective training designed with the learner in mind. If you want a list, here’s some additional information:
- A trusted family brand that has traded in Australia for 144+ years
- Affordable pricing
- Educators selected for their passion, expertise and care. This is not your average training course!
- Flexible delivery with pre-learning delivered online to ensure you get the most out of your in-person training
- A choice between full-day and half-day course options for the combined HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation and HLTAID011 Provide First Aid.
- A $10 Dymocks Gift Card for Dymocks Booklover customers
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FAQs
In the CPR Course (HLTAID009) you will develop the skills and knowledge to apply cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with Australian Guidelines. In HLTAID011 and HLTAID012 you will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to provide emergency first aid in general settings as well as education and care settings.
The time for the course varies based on the course participants and their learning needs. One thing you can be sure about is that Dymocks will never cut corners on your training. A full ‘first aid day’ in which you learn both CPR and First Aid will be between 7 – 9 hours including practical assessments. This is broken down as follows:
- HLTAID009 CPR takes 2-3 hours to complete.
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid Course takes a further 3 – 4 hours to complete.
- HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting takes a further 2 – 3 hours to complete.
There is some pre-reading and knowledge assessment that must also be completed.
The validity period for the First Aid components are as follows:
- HLTAID009 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation – 1 year
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid – 3 years
- HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting – 3 years
There are no formal prerequisites for CPR or First Aid Courses. You do need to have reasonable English language proficiency in order to engage with the learning materials and complete the required assessments.
Yes, the first aid Statements of Attainment we provide will be recognised wherever you go throughout Australia. Dymocks Training is a Nationally Recognised Training Organisation RTO ID 45981.
Not only will your Australia Wide First Aid certificate be accepted Australia-wide, your training will be in accordance with guidelines set by the Australian Resuscitation Council.
When you enrol you will be provided with access to Dymocks Training Learning Resources. You will need to review the learning materials and complete the associated assessment before attending the face to face training. You can complete the online material at home, in your own time.
In the practical session you will be required to demonstrate your understanding of CPR and First Aid techniques. Bring comfortable clothing and a cushion or towel for your knees if you wish.
You will receive your Statement of Attainment (PDF) within 7 days of completing your course. This assumes that you have paid for your course in full (with the exception of account holders) and provided your valid USI.
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