First Aid & CPR Courses

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid (Express/Standard)

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid is a nationally recognised first aid course that develops the practical skills needed to respond to injuries, illnesses and emergency situations in line with Australian first aid guidelines.

Learning Outcomes

By completing this nationally recognised first aid course, students develop the practical skills and knowledge needed to provide a first aid response in workplace, community and everyday emergency situations. Throughout the course, students learn how to assess an incident, provide CPR, manage casualties, respond to common injuries and illnesses, and follow appropriate first aid procedures. As a result, students build confidence to take action, support others and respond effectively when first aid is needed.

Units of Competency

Cost

From $120 per person

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Why Complete First Aid Training?

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First aid training is about being ready to help when someone is injured, unwell or experiencing a medical emergency. Instead of feeling unsure, students learn practical steps they can take to provide immediate care, support the casualty and seek further help when needed.

Because of this, this nationally recognised first aid course helps students build the confidence, knowledge and hands-on skills needed to respond in workplace, community, volunteering and everyday emergency situations.

Build Real Skills for a Real Emergency

This first aid course helps students develop practical skills for common injuries, illnesses and emergency situations. It is designed for people who need current first aid training for work, volunteering, study, sport, community roles or general emergency preparedness.

In addition, first aid training is valuable for anyone who wants to feel more confident supporting others in an emergency. Whether you are renewing your first aid certificate, completing training for the first time or meeting workplace requirements, this course helps build the confidence and capability needed to act when it matters.

You can view the official first aid unit details on Training.gov.au.

FAQ

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid is a nationally recognised first aid course that helps students develop practical emergency response skills. Throughout the course, students learn how to respond to common injuries, illnesses and emergency situations.

First aid training is suitable for people who need current first aid skills for work, volunteering, study, sport, community roles or general emergency preparedness. In addition, many workplaces require staff to hold a current first aid certificate.

CPR should be renewed every 12 months, while First Aid should be renewed every 3 years. This helps students keep their emergency response skills current and maintain confidence when responding to real incidents.

Yes. This first aid course includes CPR training as part of the qualification. As a result, students develop both general first aid skills and the CPR skills needed to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies.

No previous experience is required. The course supports both first-time students and people renewing their first aid certificate, so the practical session helps students build confidence step by step.

Yes. This nationally recognised first aid course is commonly completed by people who need current first aid training for workplace, industry, volunteering or compliance requirements. However, students should always check their specific workplace or industry requirements before booking.

CPR focuses on responding when someone is not breathing normally or their heart has stopped. First Aid covers a broader range of injuries, illnesses and emergency situations, including CPR, bleeding, burns, fractures, medical emergencies and casualty care.

Reef Training & Aquatics delivers First Aid and CPR courses across a range of locations, including Agnes Water, Bundaberg, Bargara, Emerald, Mackay, Cairns and Hervey Bay. We currently run fortnightly courses in Agnes Water and courses three times per week across Bundaberg and Bargara, with private group training also available for workplaces, schools and community organisations.