HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid

The HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid course equips learners with the knowledge and practical skills to respond confidently in emergency situations. Participants learn to provide first aid, perform CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) until professional help arrives.

• Duration: 8–12 hours (online theory + 4 hours practical/classroom)
• Delivery Method: Blended (Online + Classroom)
• Assessment: Written, practical and scenario-based
• Certification: 3 years (recommended; CPR skills refreshed annually)
• Cost: $129.00
• Payment Options: Credit Card, Direct Payment

Job Opportunities

Graduates can apply these skills in various roles, including:

• Workplace employees required to hold first aid certification
• Community volunteers and carers
• Staff in childcare, hospitality, construction, or events industries

These skills make learners workplace-ready and capable of responding effectively to emergencies in any environment.

Entry Requirements

No formal entry requirements.

What You'll Learn

Learners develop practical first aid skills including:

• Assessing and responding to emergency situations
• Performing CPR and placing someone in the recovery position
• Responding to injuries such as bleeding, burns, fractures, choking, and allergic reactions
• Using an AED safely
• Recording and reporting incidents accurately

Delivery Approach

• Online Theory: Pre-learning modules completed at own pace to cover essential first aid knowledge
• Classroom/Practical: 1-day hands-on session to practice and demonstrate first aid skills under trainer supervision

Further Studies

• HLTAID012 – Provide Emergency First Aid in an Education and Care Setting
• HLTAID014 – Provide Advanced First Aid

Assessment

• Online assessment
• Scenario-based practical demonstrations of first aid techniques
• CPR competency on manikins
• Knowledge checks and scenario-based exercises