Provide Advanced First Aid Course

First Aid skills are vital, potentially marking the difference between life and death in various situations, be it for a colleague, family member, a bystander, or even yourself. This skill is essential whether required in your workplace, club, another environment, or would just like peace of mind. First Aid is more than a practical skill; it’s a crucial life-saving ability that can significantly reduce the severity of injuries. 

Our in-depth course equips you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to assist an ill or injured person until professional emergency services arrive. Key learnings include the DRSABCD action plan, resuscitation techniques (including defibrillation), as well as handling asthma, anaphylaxis, and managing a variety of injuries and illnesses.

This unit describes the competencies needed to deliver an advanced first aid response in line with guidelines set by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other leading Australian clinical authorities. 

The unit applies to anyone who might need to provide an advanced first aid response in various scenarios, encompassing both community and workplace settings.

This unit was also previously known as HLTAID006 Provide Advanced First Aid.

• Effective assessment of emergency situations
• DRSABCD action plan
• CPR techniques on adults
• Use of bag-valve-mask devices
• Operating an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Workplace first aid kit/s
• Managing life-threatening bleeding, including tourniquets and haemostatic dressings
• First aid methods for treating bleeding, burns, and fractures
• Addressing medical conditions like anaphylaxis, asthma, and seizures
• Managing medical emergencies such as snake/spider bites, poisons and choking
• Infection control procedures
• Managing exposure to extreme temperatures
• Administering first aid for eye and soft tissue injuries
• Assessing and moving sick and injured
• Legal responsibilities of a first aider
• Basic understanding of anatomy and physiology
• Managing shock

This Unit of Competency (UoC) is specifically designed for individuals who need advanced first aid training as part of their job requirements, as well as for members of the public seeking more comprehensive training in first aid.

Despite its title, our Advanced First Aid course is tailored to accommodate learners from various backgrounds. Regardless of your previous experience in First Aid or emergency care, an Advanced First Aid Certificate can equip you to effectively handle a wide array of medical emergencies and scenarios.

The course is particularly beneficial for those workers who may be expected to provide, coordinate, and manage first aid responses in a range of complex situations, encompassing both workplace and community environments.

This qualification will be suited to the following job roles:

• Workplace First Aid Officer

Refresher training in CPR should be undertaken annually and full first aid qualifications should be renewed every three years.

Suggested pathways for further study after completion of this qualification include:

• HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in Remote or Isolated Site, or
• HLTAID015 Provide Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy, or
• HLT21015 Certificate II in Medical Services First Response, or
• HLTSS00068 Occupational First Aid Skill Set

Participants must be at least 14 years of age. Those under 18 need to provide an enrolment form signed by a parent or guardian, accepting responsibility on their behalf.

Must live in and have a Western Australian residential address.

Applicants are required to demonstrate good language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) skills. Our courses utilise plain English, videos, photographs, and questioning to maximise learner comprehension and skill development necessary for their job role.

If you anticipate needing support due to LLN skills, please contact our head office prior to enrolling to discuss your training needs. An LLN assessment may be performed prior to enrolment to determine if you require additional LLN support for this training.

All students must present identification at the training course. A Photo ID, such as a Driver’s Licence or Passport, is the minimum requirement, along with 100 points of identification.

USI Number Requirements:

Since January 1, 2018, all students undertaking nationally recognised training are required to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). For comprehensive information and to create a USI, visit the Government USI website here. 

The course is conducted in a blended format, consisting of a pre-course online component followed by a (2) two-day (16-hour) in-class practical session. The pre-study includes multiple-choice questions, which can be completed on paper or online.

For those already possessing HLTAID011 Provide First Aid and within 12 months of certification, the course duration is reduced to one day (8 hours).

The pre-course study typically requires 4-5 hours, varying based on each student’s individual circumstances and commitments. This online training involves studying modules and applying the acquired knowledge in a final examination. Completion of the pre-course training is mandatory before attending the face-to-face training.

The course delivery combines structured tutorials, workshops, case studies, videos, practical assignments, and workplace application. It includes both individual and group work, along with assessment activities conducted throughout the course.

The trainers and assessors responsible for delivering our course are accredited experts in their respective fields. They hold the requisite qualification(s) to deliver this course and meet the relevant professional experience requirements in line with the 2025 Standards Credential Policy.