Group first aid training is the perfect way to get your whole workplace team trained up and compliant at the same time. But it’s not just for people who work together, there are so many other groups who can stand to benefit from a group first aid training course.
Benefits of Group Booking
Why book a group first aid training course to learn first aid skills over coming to us for your workplace first aid training? With so many benefits, unless you’re interested in learning first aid for your own benefit, it’s clear that a group course is the best way to learn lifesaving skills for responding to emergencies. The benefits include:
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Save costs: Group training is cheaper per person than booking everyone in individually. Savings depend on which first aid course you’re after and the size of your group, so contact us first for more info on group rates.
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Greater flexibility: Group first aid training means you can pick a time and a place that works for everyone. The training can be conducted onsite at your workplace, eliminating the hassle of travel, or you can bring your whole team to us if that suits you better. Schedule your session for a quiet period or down time, or even come in on a weekend to minimise disruption.
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Personal approach: Getting trained alongside people you know creates a relaxed environment; participants feel more comfortable taking part in role-playing scenarios when practising with colleagues rather than strangers.
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Confidence and Communication: When teams complete training together, the shared experience means they have a common understanding of what goes into basic first aid, making it easier to work together under the pressure of a real life emergency.
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Compliance: If you’re looking at a workplace training group session, having multiple trained first aiders can mean your organisation meets Safe Work Australia requirements under the code of practice for first aid in the workplace.
Parents and Family Members
First aid training, let alone group first aid training, isn’t something many parents think about when they’re expecting a child. But it should be, and thankfully it’s becoming more common. Children experience some of the highest rates of accidental injuries, and parents, family members, babysitters, and any other caregivers who happen to be around should know how to provide a range of first aid skills for children.
Parents, grandparents, older siblings, family friends, and even neighbours, anyone who might care for a child or be in close proximity to one can prepare themselves together with first aid group training. This helps ensure that when something does go wrong that there’s the best that someone nearby has the skills and knowledge required to help.
Workplace Teams
Australian employers have legal obligations under workplace health and safety legislation to provide adequate first aid facilities and trained personnel. These requirements vary based on workplace size and the risk level of the work they do, but virtually every organisation needs at least one person with current HLTAID011 Provide First Aid certification. High-risk industries require more extensive coverage, usually with one trained first aider per 50 workers.
Group training at your workplace not only meets compliance requirements, it goes several steps further. Not only will they be ready for action when an emergency strikes, it creates an unmatched sense of comradery with your team that will have them working together better than ever before.
Teachers and School Staff
Education settings require specialised first aid training that addresses the unique needs and physicality of young people. The HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting course is specifically designed for educators, childcare workers, and support staff, but is also great for new parents. This nationally recognised training covers all the content included in the standard first aid course plus additional modules relating to the specific needs of children and young people.
While many schools already have a minimum requirement for the number of teachers who need to be trained in first aid, with group first aid training you can easily up this number and go beyond to make sure every teacher is ready to step in when a child is suddenly sick or injured.
Sports, Recreation, and Community Teams
Sports, hiking, outdoors groups, and other community teams come with higher risks of physical injuries. Even non-contact sports and activities involve risks of cardiac arrest, heat-related illnesses, and overuse injuries that can become serious without a proper first aid response.
Luckily, these activities already have teams and communities which naturally form around them. With just one extra day you can take your social group to a group first aid training course to make sure that everyone is prepared. Even an indoor activity group like a bingo or poker group can rest assured knowing that everyone can help when the unexpected happens.
Healthcare Professionals
Doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, are already trained in much more than just first aid, but first aid knowledge and skills remain a part of their tool kit. First aid requires refresher training every three years to stay up to date with the newest techniques, while the CPR portion requires yearly renewal to keep your muscle memory focused under the pressure of a real emergency.
When it comes to healthcare workers, the easiest way to make sure that all employees in a hospital are compliant with renewal requirements is to schedule them together with group first aid training. Hospitals and care facilities can schedule onsite training during shift changeovers or arrange sessions during quieter periods, to allow staff to update their qualifications simultaneously.
An Australian Group First Aid Training Course Made Easy
Group first aid training is the quickest and easiest way for any organisation to make sure that their entire team is prepared for whatever comes their way. By bringing accredited first aid training directly to you with all necessary equipment and expert trainers, we make it simple to arrange nationally recognised training for groups of any size across Australia. Take the first step in protecting your team today. Contact us to discuss your group first aid training needs, explore available course options, and secure booking dates that work for your schedule.
FAQs
Is There Group Training for Manual Handling?
Yes, manual handling training can be delivered in combined group sessions. The HLTWHS005 Conduct Manual Tasks Safely course is designed to help any workplace where employees conduct hazardous manual tasks regularly, such as construction sites, warehouses, retail, and offices. Contact us for more info on a group manual handling session.
Does an Onsite First Aid Course Include CPR?
Yes, the HLTAID011 Provide First Aid course includes HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation as a core component. While there are reasons to learn CPR separately, such as the higher renewal rate, when you get group first aid training at your workplace you get two qualifications for the price of one.
Is Onsite First Aid Training Better than Coming to Your Training Centre?
Whether onsite group training is better depends on your group’s specific needs and circumstances. Face-to-face training at your workplace eliminates travel time. However, some prefer attending our training centre to separate learning from daily work.
