All of our certified courses are certified for 3 years. FAST 4U recommends, as per the First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice and the Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines, that first aid skills (HLTAID011 / HLTAID012, formerly HLTAID003 / HLTAID004) are renewed every 3 years and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation, i.e. CPR, resuscitation skills (HLTAID009, formerly HLTAID001) are renewed every 12 months. See below for a detailed description of what is covered in each training course, to see which one best suits your requirements.
Upon completion of the online and the practical components of this course, each participant will receive a nationally-recognised Certificate of Completion.
There are many reasons people choose to undertake First Aid Training, perhaps, usually, for professional requirements or for personal reasons so we offer a variety of First Aid training courses. The following list is designed to help you decide which level of First Aid training is suitable for you:
(*Click headings below for Course Workshop Information)Provide CardioPulmonary Resuscitation, HLTAID009 (formerly HLTAID001) - $75.00 per person
APPLICATION & RELEVANCE This course applies to a wide range of settings where emergencies involving cardiac arrest may occur. It is relevant for people working in education, aged and community care, sport, travel & tourism, hospitality, industry enterprises and other workplace and community settings.
Students will learn the necessary skills to provide Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), including the use of an Artificial Electronic Defibrillator (AED).
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).
Duration
• 2 hours classroom training and assessment (with online pre-work)
Course Content
This course provides the skills and knowledge to be able to handle cardiac emergency situations. It includes:
• Introduction to first aid principles
• Assessing a cardiac emergency situation
• Airway and breathing management
• Performing chest compressions on training manikins to simulate Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Resuscitation techniques
• Using a defibrillator (AED), n.b. training device used
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisite units for this course, though participants should have numeracy and literacy skills equivalent to level 2 of the National Reporting System.
Assessment Methods
• Progressive assessment throughout the course
• Demonstration of practical skills
• Written and oral questions relating to underpinning knowledge.
Minimum Numbers
Please note that there is a minimum number of TWO people required for EACH course to proceed.
This is for students' and our trainer's benefit. Maximum numbers by arrangement - send us a message to outline your needs.
Award Issued
A nationally-recognised Statement of Attainment will be issued to all successful participants.
We look forward to helping you learn or refresh your first aid skills. Although we hope you never have to use first aid in a critical situation, it's better to be safe than sorry! Call us now to see how we can assist you to learn and practise these life saving skills.
Provide First Aid, HLTAID011 (formerly HLTAID003) - $150.00 per person
Application and Relevance
This course applies to a wide range of settings where first aid emergencies may occur. It is relevant for people working in education, aged and community care, sport, outdoor recreation, travel & tourism, hospitality, industry enterprises as well as in home or other environments. This course was once known as Workplace First Aid Level 2
Duration
• 4 hours face to face training (with online pre-work)
Course Content
This course provides the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid response, life support, management of a casualty/casualties; the management of the incident at hand; and assisting other first aiders as required, until the arrival of medical or other assistance. Topics include:
• Assessing an emergency situation
• Airway and breathing management
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) techniques
• Automated External Defibrillation, n.b. training device used
• First Aid management of the unconscious casualty
• Medical conditions including cardiac problems, diabetes and epilepsy
• Stroke
• Allergic reactions, anaphylaxis and asthma
• Infection control and First Aid for minor wounds
• Control of major external bleeding and Shock
• Management of near drowning
• Hyperthermia and hypothermia
• Burns and electric shock
• Eye and soft tissue injuries
• Venomous bites and stings
• Fractures and spinal injuries
• Head, chest and abdominal injuries
• Assessment of the sick and injured
• Recording vital signs
• Communicating details of an incident
• Debriefing and evaluation of response to critical incidents
Assessment Methods
• Progressive assessment throughout the course
• Demonstration of practical skills
• Written and oral questions relating to underpinning knowledge.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisite units. Participants will need oral communication skills in order to make an accurate verbal report to emergency services if required.
Minimum Numbers
Please note that there is a minimum number of TWO people required for EACH course to proceed.
This is for students' and our trainer's benefit. Maximum numbers by arrangement - send us a message to outline your needs.
Award Issued
A nationally-recognised Statement of Attainment will be issued to all successful participants.
We look forward to helping you learn or refresh your first aid skills. Although we hope you never have to use first aid in a critical situation, it's better to be safe than sorry! Call us now to see how we can assist you with these life saving skills.
Provide an Emergency First Aid Response in an Education and Care Setting HLTAID012 (formerly HLTAID004) - $170.00
Application and Relevance
This course applies to educators and support staff working in education or children’s services who are required to respond to a first aid emergency. It incorporates the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to infants, children and adults.
Duration
• 5 hours face-to-face training and assessment (with online pre-work)
Course Content
This course provides the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid response in a child care setting, life support, management of a casualty/casualties; the management of the incident at hand; and assisting other first aiders as required, until the arrival of medical or other assistance. Topics include:
• Airway and breathing management
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation techniques (CPR)
• Automated External Defibrillation, n.b. training device used
• Medical conditions including diabetes, epilepsy & convulsions
• Stroke
• Infection control and First Aid for minor wounds
• Risk management for asthma and anaphylaxis
• Anaphylaxis emergency management
• Asthma emergency management
• Control of major external bleeding and shock
• Management of near drowning
• Hyperthermia and hypothermia
• Burns and electric shock
• Eye and soft tissue injuries
• Venomous bites and stings
• Fractures and spinal injuries
• Head, chest and abdominal injuries
• Assessment of the sick and injured
• Recording vital signs
• Communicating details of an incident
• Reporting requirements in education and children’s services
• Debriefing and evaluation of response to critical incidents
• Recognising and treating children with asthma
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisite units. Participants should have numeracy and literacy skills equivalent to level 2 of the National Reporting System.
Assessment Methods
• Progressive assessment throughout the course
• Demonstration of practical skills
• Written and oral questions relating to underpinning knowledge
Minimum Numbers
Please note that there is a minimum number of TWO people required for EACH course to proceed.
This is for students' and our trainer's benefit. Maximum numbers by arrangement - send us a message to outline your needs.
Award Issued
A nationally-recognised Statement of Attainment will be issued to all successful participants.
We look forward to helping you learn or refresh your first aid skills. Although we hope you never have to use first aid in a critical situation, it's better to be safe than sorry! Call us now to see how we can assist you with these life saving skills.
