The HRD Integrated Services HLTAID011 First Aid Training course is an accredited course that covers the following units:

• HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

HLTAID009 is part of the TLI31921 Certificate III in Mechanical Rail Signalling AND the UEE41223 Certificate IV in Rail Signalling course. It is solely targeted at learning CPR, a life-saving technique that can sustain life until an ambulance arrives. Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines recommend that CPR skills are recertified every 12 months.

HLTAID011 (previously known as Apply First Aid or Level 2 Workplace First Aid) aims to develop skills and knowledge required to provide first aid response, life support, casualty management and incident management until qualified help arrives at the scene. Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines recommend that first aid skills are renewed at least every three years.

Course Content

Course content includes:

• Basic life-support (DRSABCD) and shock management
• CPR and AED
• Airway management - asthma, choking, severe allergic reaction, hyperventilation
• Cardiac emergencies
• Seizures and convulsions
• Bleeding and wound care
• Burns and scalds
• Musculoskeletal and abdominal injuries
• Poisons, bites and stings

For more information on the unit content, visit the training.gov.au website.