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Course Name

HLTAID002 - Provide basic emergency life support

Superseded by HLTAID010 – Provide basic emergency life support

Course Code Included

HLTAID002

Course Cost

$149 (may vary)

Course Duration

4 hours

Is the course accredited?

Yes

Does the course meet workplace requirements?

Yes

Previously Known as

Level 1 first aid

Available Discounts

Group Booking Discounts Available

HLTAID002 - Provide basic emergency life support

The HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support course covers the skills and knowledge required to recognise and respond to life-threatening emergencies in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines.

Included in this course is the skills and knowledge required to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines.

This course is sometimes referred to as BELS. This BELS course applies to all workers who may be required to recognise and respond to life-threatening emergencies and provide CPR, in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.

Covid-19 Precautions

At First Aid Courses Darwin your health and safety is our priority. Infection control measures and COVID-19 practices are applied across all of our training facilities. Please remember if you are unwell or experiencing any symptoms we ask that you contact us to reschedule your training. For further information please email courses@firstaidpro.com.au.

How is the Course Delivered?

No online workbook or e-learning required

Training and Assessment are delivered Face to Face (6 hours)

Plus + Prior to attending the face-to-face training session, you are required to complete the pre-course reading, and complete the quiz and bring it to the training session on the day. This is a self-paced, self-directed, and mandatory component of the course. The actual number of study hours required for each learner varies depending on the learners existing knowledge, skills and experience.

How is the Course Structured?

All learners will be assessed through a combination of the following assessment methods:

Practical Demonstrations: Simulated scenarios/Role playing
Project (Incident Report)
Knowledge Assessment

No Online Workbook or E-learning Required

Plus + for ease and convenience, First Aid Courses Darwin try to minimise the stress of any online learning. So, whilst we do have mandatory pre-course reading requirements, it is self-paced and self-directed. Prior to attending the course, you need to complete a quiz and bring it to the session on the day to prove completion. The actual number of study hours required for each learner to complete the pre reading and quiz varies depending on the learners existing knowledge, skills and experience.

Course Requirements

Participants must be 14 years of age (those who are under 18 must present enrolment form from a parent or guardian to accept responsibility)
Prepare verbal incident reports or provide information to enable preparation of an incident report (e.g. first aid report)
Communicate effectively and assertively in an incident (e.g. give a casualty handover)
Use literacy and numeracy skills as require reading, interpret and apply guideline and protocols (e.g. read and follow ARC guidelines)
Perform at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR (5 cycles of both compression and breaths) on an adult manikin placed on the floor
Perform at least 2 minutes of interrupted single rescuer CPR (5 cycles of both compression) on an infant manikin placed on the firm surface

Course Fees

$79 (Varies from state to state)

First Aid Course In Darwin - Course Times

Our First Aid and CPR Courses run frequently in some locations, 7 days a week from 9:00am to 3:00pm or CPR 9am to 11am. (May vary from state to state).

First Aid Course Darwin

First Aid Certificate

First Aid Course Darwin, pride themselves on offering high-quality training and excellent customer service. To that end, we go to great lengths to ensure that all candidates who successfully complete the HLTAID003 Provide first aid course are issued with their fully nationally accredited certificate on the same day or within 24 hours of completing their training.

In order to issue the certification, you will need to have completed the prior reading and associated quiz and have provided your USI (Unique Student Identifier) number see below for more information. USI numbers must be supplied prior to the completion of the training course.

Failure to provide a USI number within the allotted time may result in a delay in issuing your completion certificate. (T&C)

Certificates are issued electronically and will be sent to the email address you use when registering for the course. Paper copies of the certificate are available for an additional fee of $12.00 which includes postage

USI Requirements

In line with new government regulations, from January 1, 2018, all students undertaking a nationally recognised training course need to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). USI’s only need be created once, and the number generated is yours for life. So, if you are already studying at college or university it is likely that you may already have a USI that you can use. Applications for a USI take less than 5 minutes and can be completed HERE.

First aid locations across Darwin

Darwin: Double Tree Hilton, Level 5, 116 The Esplanade, Darwin NT 0800
Katherine: Ibis Styles Katherine, 9 Cyprus St, Katherine NT 0850

USI requirements

A USI (unique student identifier) the number is now a mandatory requirement for any student wishing to undertake vocational training. A USI number is unique to you and provided by the government to keep a secure online record of your VET certifications. You can look up your number or register for a USI number quickly and easily by clicking on the following link: https://www.usi.gov.au/students/create-usi.

Course Content

Course Content

Topics include

Management of the unresponsive victim
DRSABCD
CPR for Adults and Infants
How to use and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)
Drowning and Choking
Medical Emergencies:
– Asthma, Anaphylaxis, Seizures. Heart Attack, Stroke, Diabetes
First Aid Management:
– Bleeding Injuries, Burns, Fractures, Soft Tissue
Bites and Stings Management:
– Snakes, Spider Bites and Sea Creatures
Spinal Management:
– Head and spinal injuries
Managing heat and cold conditions:
– Dehydration, Heat Exhaustion, Heat Stroke, Hypothermia
Assessing and Moving the injures (Secondary Survey):
– Head to toe examination
Follow relevant procedures for recording first aid:
– Verbal Handover and Incident report writing
and lots more

Please be aware that a requirement of this course is a practical demonstration of CPR which is performed on the floor.

Practical Skills and Assessment Workshop Include:

The participant will show the ability to complete tasks outlined in the criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role.
Practice and assessment will be completed in line with state/territory regulations, first aid codes of practice, Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines and workplace procedures:
Followed DRSABCD in line with ARC guidelines, including:
- performed at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) (5 cycles of both compressions and ventilations) on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor
- performed at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR (5 cycles both compressions and ventilations) on an infant resuscitation manikin placed on a firm surface
- responded appropriately in the event of regurgitation or vomiting
- managed the unconscious breathing casualty
- followed single rescue procedure, including the demonstration of a rotation of operators with minimal interruptions to compressions
- followed the prompts of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Respond to at least two simulated first aid scenarios contextualised to the candidate’s workplace/community setting, including:
- conducted a visual and verbal assessment of the casualty
- demonstrated safe manual handling techniques
- post-incident debrief and evaluation
- provided an accurate verbal or written report of the incident
Applied first aid procedures for the following:
- allergic reaction
- anaphylaxis
- bleeding control
- choking and airway obstruction
- envenomation, using pressure immobilisation
- fractures, sprains and strains, using arm slings, roller bandages or other appropriate immobilisation techniques
- respiratory distress, including asthma
- shock

Knowledge Evidence

The participant will demonstrate through the successful completion of the online theory, essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in the criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

State/Territory regulations, first aid codes of practice and workplace procedures including:

ARC Guidelines relevant to provision of CPR and first aid
safe work practices to minimise risks and potential hazards
infection control principles and procedures, including use of standard precautions
requirements for currency of skill and knowledge

legal, workplace and community considerations including:

awareness of potential need for stress-management techniques and available support following an emergency situation
duty of care requirements
respectful behaviour towards a casualty
own skills and limitations
consent
privacy and confidentiality requirements
importance of debriefing

considerations when providing first aid including:

airway obstruction due to body position
appropriate duration and cessation of CPR
appropriate use of an AED
chain of survival
standard precautions
how to conduct a visual and verbal assessment of the casualty

principles and procedures for first aid management of the following scenarios:

abdominal injuries
allergic reaction
anaphylaxis
basic care of a wound
bleeding control
burns
cardiac conditions, including chest pain
choking and airway obstruction
crush injuries
diabetes
dislocations
drowning
envenomation
environmental impact, including hypothermia, hyperthermia, dehydration and heat stroke
eye and ear injuries
fractures
febrile convulsions
head, neck and spinal injuries
minor skin injuries
needle stick injuries
poisoning and toxic substances
respiratory distress, including asthma
seizures, including epilepsy
shock
soft tissue injuries, including strains and, sprains
stroke
unconsciousness

basic anatomy and physiology relating to:

how to recognise a person is not breathing normally
chest
response/consciousness
upper airway and effect of positional change
considerations in provision of first aid for specified conditions

Practice and assessment will be completed in line with state/territory regulations, first aid codes of practice, Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines and workplace procedures:

Followed DRSABCD in line with ARC guidelines, including:

performed at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) (5 cycles of both compressions and ventilations) on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor
performed at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR (5 cycles both compressions and ventilations) on an infant resuscitation manikin placed on a firm surface
responded appropriately in the event of regurgitation or vomiting
managed the unconscious breathing casualty
followed single rescue procedure, including the demonstration of a rotation of operators with minimal interruptions to compressions
followed the prompts of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

Respond to at least two simulated first aid scenarios contextualised to the candidate’s workplace/community setting, including:

conducted a visual and verbal assessment of the casualty
demonstrated safe manual handling techniques
post-incident debrief and evaluation
provided an accurate verbal or written report of the incident

Applied first aid procedures for the following:

- allergic reaction
- anaphylaxis
- bleeding control
- choking and airway obstruction
- envenomation, using pressure immobilisation
- fractures, sprains and strains, using arm slings, roller bandages or other appropriate immobilisation techniques
- respiratory distress, including asthma
- shock

Reaccreditation & Refreshers

Current industry standards require Provide First Aid to be updated every 3 years. The Australian Resuscitation Council recommends the CPR component is updated annually.

Previously known as Senior first aid, Apply first aid & Level 2 workplace first aid

HLTAID003 Provide first aid course is the most current standard and applies to all workers who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.

Your Certificate

No Online Assessments or Pre-Study tests!

No Hidden Costs | Fully Accredited | Same Day Certificates*

On completion of your first aid course you will receive a fully Accredited Recognised Statement of Attainment in the selected course.

A PDF version will also be available at no extra cost, just in case you loose your original.

Our course is flexible in delivery and we provide theory based reading booklet (Learner Guide) to be studied by participants prior to the practical session. We anticipate the pre – learning required may take 4- 8 hours depending on participants.
To ensure the integrity of our assessment process there is no online assessment completed, however written assessment and progressive assessments will take place during the practical session.