HLTAID011
Provide First Aid
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid is designed to give you the skills and knowledge to recognise, respond to and manage an emergency medical situation, including CPR.
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid is the minimum requirement for workplace first aid compliance.
Note: The course has previously been known as Level 2 First Aid or Senior First Aid.
This course covers:
Shock
Bleeding Control
DRSABCD
CPR
Anaphalaxis
Asthma
Choking
Poisons
Burns
Temperature extremes
Musculoskeletal injuries
Bites and Stings
Medical Emergencies
Who is the course for?
This a comprehensive course is for business owners, employers and employees who may be required to have formal First Aid and CPR qualifications for their statutory business requirements. This course is also open to those who just want to learn First Aid and CPR in general.
This course is the minimum requirement for workplace first aid compliance.
No previous experience or certification is required to complete this course.
Duration
6 - 6.5 hours, completed in 1 day
Cost
$160.00 per person inclusive of GST
Is there any pre-work or assessments?
There is no pre-work required, we cover everything you need to know in the face to face sessions.
The course assessment requires practical demonstration of CPR on adult and infant manikins on the floor for a minimum of 2 minutes.
Considerations before enrolling?
The assessment for this CPR course includes performing CPR on an adult and baby manikin, on the floor for 2 minutes each. This can be quite physical. In attending one of our courses if you have any concerns or anything you would like to discuss please let one of us know so we can assist you prior to attending the course.
When will you receive your certification?
Your Statement of Attainment will be emailed within 24 hours after your successful completion of the training.
Renewing the course:
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid is valid for 3 years from the issue date on your certificate. It is recommended that you renew your certification every 3 years.
The CPR Certification included in this training (HLTAID009 - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) expires 12 months from the issue date of your certificate. It is recommended that you renew your CPR certification every 12 months via our half day refresher course. Send us an enquiry here.
What makes us different?
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50+ Years Combined Experience as Healthcare Workers
Mel & Sarah are Registered Nurses and Marty is a Paramedic with extensive experience in triage and critical care.
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Our Personal Approach
Teaching First Aid & CPR is our passion, during out training sessions we ensure all participants feel nurtured and confident.
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It's Practical & Fun, The Best Way to Learn!
We bring real life scenarios that we’ve experienced throughout our careers as Registered Nurses & Paramedics and teach you how to respond and deliver effective First Aid & CPR.
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We Role Play Real Life Scenarios
You won’t be stuck behind a desk all day listening to us, we get you involved, on the floor practising what you’ve learnt so you feel confident.
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We Work With You & No One is Left Behind
You’re not alone or left feeling overwhelmed. We work with each of our participants to ensure they feel capable and confident to perform First Aid & CPR.
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We have a No Fail Mantra
As long as you put in the work and participate throughout the day, we’ll ensure you don’t fail the final assessment. If you fail, we fail.
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Our Courses Are 100% Flexible
We’ll tailor the training to your needs and the needs of your employees or volunteers to ensure you get the most out of the training.
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Convenience & Accessibility
Our courses are offered in central locations across Greater Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong. We even travel to Rural NSW towns. If you have 6 or more participants, we’ll come to you.
Who do we provide training for?
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Corporate / Businesses
We bring the training to you. If you have more than 6 staff members requiring First Aid Certification and / or CPR training, we will conduct the sessions at your premises to suit your needs. Our courses are 100% flexible and we will tailor the training to your requirements.
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Organised Community Groups
If your community group, sporting group, church or mothers group require First Aid Certification and / or CPR training we can come to you at your local park, hall or office.
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Members of our community
If you’re not part of a larger group or organisations and would like to obtain your First Aid Certification and /or CPR training we run regular sessions throughout the month.
Hi, we’re Sarah, Mel & Marty!
We’re the Directors of Embrace First Aid Training (formerly Hawkesbury First Aid), a First Aid Course and CPR Training organisation located in Sydney.
We specialise in providing practical First Aid Courses & CPR Training to Businesses, High School and Primary School Teachers, Students, Community Organisations and Groups, as well individuals in our community who would like to complete their First Aid Course and CPR Training.
As Registered Nurses and a Paramedic, working in critical care and triage of some of Australia’s busiest emergency departments, we’ve been trained to assess and take action in a split second.
What we do, saves lives.
What you do before someone arrives at one of our emergency departments also saves lives, if you act confidently and know how to treat them!
What our participants say…
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The information you provided has allowed us all to feel prepared and sufficiently equipped to manage emergency situations that we may be exposed to in a school setting.”
Peter De Audney
Deputy Principal, Tyndale Christian School -
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"Absolutely the best first aid course I’ve done. So much knowledge as well as the practical side"
Jessica
Course Participant -
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"Mel and Sarah really know their stuff. They are engaging, helpful and they really helped us all and put the learning into our context! They were organised and professional and their passion shines through."
Bernadette Coleman
Staff Member, Tyndale Christian School -
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“Delivered an engaging, practical course. First course I have done in years that didn’t feel scripted. The trainers were knowledgeable and made the course fly. Highly recommend it.”
Dea
Course Participant -
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"My girls came home very animated and excited to share all the information they learned. They not only seemed to retain a lot of what was taught, but they also had a great time in the process."
Natasha
Mother of participants from Youth Training Session -
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"I recommend Embrace First Aid. The team are very knowledgeable and professional"
Debbie
Course Participant
Our Courses
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HLTAID009
Provide Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation -
HLTAID010
Provide Basic Emergency
Life Support -
HLTAID012
Provide First Aid in an Education
& Care Setting -
HLTAID014
Advanced First Aid Course
(Coming Soon)
If you don't need to complete the full First Aid course or you have specific needs for your employees or volunteers, send us a message and we can tailor the courses to your specific needs.
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