Get the ultimate (life-saving) skills to confidently undertake First Aid in your workplace, home and community.
This nationally accredited short course will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to provide first aid response until the arrival of medical or other assistance in a range of settings including the community and the workplace.
This course includes a combination of online learning and a one-day practical workshop. You will learn how to manage casualties, the incident and other first aiders, as well as how to provide first aid for a range of conditions including anaphylaxis, bleeding, unconsciousness and fractures.
You’ll also be equipped with the knowledge and skills you’ll need for calling for assistance, making a casualty assessment, incident-specific decision-making and providing basic life support including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
The training for this short course is delivered by experienced First Aid practitioners with strong education backgrounds. The sessions are structured to mix theory with practical, hands-on activities and covers both adult and child injuries and conditions.
On successful completion of this short course, you will be awarded a Statement of Attainment and competency card for the units successfully completed.
Locations, dates & times
Campus | Date | Attendance/Duration | Study type | Apply |
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North | ||||
Alanvale | 7 May 2021 - 21 May 2021 | Short course From May 7 online component will be available to complete prior to attending on-campus training. On-line assessment must be completed 3 days prior to on-campus training. Training at Alanvale Friday May 21 9am-3pm | Mixed Learning | Apply now |
Alanvale | 4 Jun 2021 - 18 Jun 2021 | Short course From June 4 online component will be available to complete prior to attending training. On line assessment must be completed min. 3 days prior to training on-campus. Training at Alanvale Fri June 18 9am-3pm | Mixed Learning | Apply now |
Alanvale | 8 Jul 2021 - 23 Jul 2021 | Short course From July 8 online component will be available to complete prior to on-campus training. On-line assessment must be completed minimum 3 days prior to training on-campus. Training at Alanvale Campus - Friday July 23 9am - 3pm. | Mixed Learning | Apply now |
South | ||||
Clarence | 11 Jun 2021 - 26 Jun 2021 | Short course From June 10 online component will be available to complete prior to on-campus training. On-line assessment must be completed minimum 3 days prior to training on-campus. Training at Clarence Campus - SATURDAY June 26, 9am-3pm | Mixed Learning | Apply now |
Clarence | 11 Jun 2021 - 28 Jun 2021 | Short course From June 11 online component will be available to complete prior to on-campus training. On-line assessment must be completed min. 3 days prior to training on-campus. | Mixed Learning | Apply now |
Clarence | 8 Jul 2021 - 24 Jul 2021 | Short course From July 15 online component will be available to complete prior to on-campus training. On-line assessment must be completed minimum 3 days prior to training on-campus. Training at Clarence Campus - SATURDAY July 24, 9am-3pm | Mixed Learning | Apply now |
Clarence | 12 Jul 2021 - 26 Jul 2021 | Short course From July 12, online component will be available and must be completed 3 days prior to on-campus training. Training at Clarence Campus. Monday July 24. 9am - 3pm. | Mixed Learning | Apply now |
North West | ||||
Burnie | 28 Apr 2021 - 13 May 2021 | Short course From April 29 online component will be available to complete prior to on-campus training. On-line assessment must be completed minimum 3 days prior to training on-campus. Training at Burnie Campus Thursday May 13 9am-3pm | Mixed Learning | Apply now |
Devonport | 27 May 2021 - 10 Jun 2021 | Short course From May 27 online component will be available to complete prior to on-campus training. On-line assessment must be completed minimum 3 days prior to training on-campus. Training at Devonport - Thursday June 10 9am-3pm. | Mixed Learning | Apply now |
Burnie | 5 Jul 2021 - 22 Jul 2021 | Short course From June 28 online component will be available to complete prior to on-campus training. On-line assessment must be completed minimum 3 days prior to training on-campus. Training at Burnie Campus - Thursday July 22, 9am-3pm. | Mixed Learning | Apply now |
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