Program Overview

HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid

Introduction

After successful completion of the unit, students will be able to demonstrate 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.

Course Start Dates

Sydney (Parramatta)

Face to Face

Jun 25, 2025

IHNA M-4 (Lonsdale L10)

Blended Delivery

Jun 11, 2025

Course Overview

• 18 Hours
• Blended

What Will I Study?

• Module 1: Introduction to First Aid
• Module 2: Basic anatomy and physiology
• Module 3: Legal issues in first aid
• Module 4: Resuscitation and airway emergencies
• Module 5: Medical emergencies part 1
• Module 6: Medical emergencies part 2
• Module 7: Trauma management
• Module 8: Venomous bites, stings, and poisons
• Module 9: Reporting and documentation

Course Delivery

The course is delivered in a flexible manner, with an online theory component followed by a 6-hour face-to-face session for demonstration and assessments of the practical skills.

• The students are required to complete 10-12 hours of online theory.
• It is a requirement that this be completed prior to attending the class.
• The online theory is made up of 9 modules

Who could attend the course?

This unit is for individuals working in various capacities in any industry required to provide a first aid response to a casualty in line with first aid guidelines in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.

Course award

Three Units of Competency from the new HLT Health Training Package recorded on your Statement of Attainment issued after successful completion of theory and practical.

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

Course Fee

The total fee for HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid is: AUD $120.00

*The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as Student service and resource fees.

Delivery Location

Melbourne Campus
Perth Campus
Sydney Campus
Brisbane Campus

Entry requirements

The following are the admission criteria for the unit in place at IHNA:

• Applicants must be aged 18 years or over.
• Basic Level of Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) knowledge required to follow the theory & assessments and to demonstrate the practical skill components.
• Basic computer skills required to complete the online theory and assessments.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.

How is the course assessed?

Assessment is competency based and is conducted in accordance with the Health Training Package and the standards outlined in the units of competency in the industry Training Package qualifications.

It includes

• Multiple-Choice Questionnaire with 100% pass mark at the end of the self-directed theory (must be completed prior to your practical class)
• Simulation Based Assessments: Practical skills of this unit are performed in a simulated environment at IHNA’s nursing laboratory. This includes;
  • cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to adult and infant
  • automated external defibrillator (AED) to deliver at least one shock
• managed casualties, with the following:
  • anaphylaxis and EpiPen
  • asthma, puffer, spacer
  • non-life-threatening bleeding
  • choking
  • envenomation, using pressure immobilisation
  • fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains, using appropriate immobilisation techniques
  • minor wound cleaning and dressing
  • nosebleed
  • shock

Students who have not completed the online theory will not be admitted into the class and Simulation Based Assessments (practical skills).