The DRSABCD action plan and responding to an emergency
Learn how to quickly assess and respond to an emergency scene using the DRSABCD protocol, a proven approach for managing life-threatening situations safely and effectively.
HLTAID011
Provide First Aid.
Duration
6 hours
Delivery
Face-to-face & blended
Cost
From $168pp
Overview.
Emergencies can happen anywhere, at home, at work, or in the community. HLTAID011 is a nationally accredited course covering the essential skills to respond to a wide range of medical emergencies, from bleeding and burns to cardiac events, in line with current ARC guidelines. Practical, hands-on, and taught by experienced healthcare professionals.
Course Outline.
This nationally accredited course (HLTAID011: Provide First Aid) equips you with the skills and knowledge to respond effectively to a wide range of emergencies. You’ll learn how to provide CPR, use an AED, and deliver first aid for common injuries, illnesses, and medical conditions. Training is highly practical, hands-on, and delivered by experienced trainers who bring real-world expertise into every scenario.
Managing Unconscious Casualties
Understand how to position and monitor an unresponsive person to protect their airway and prevent further harm until help arrives.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) & Using a Defibrillator (AED)
Learn how to perform life-saving chest compressions and rescue breaths, and safely operate an AED when every second counts.
Infection Control and Legal Responsibilities
Develop safe hygiene habits and gain awareness of your legal obligations when providing first aid.
Manage Common Injuries
Learn how to manage a wide range of injuries including:
- Bleeding and wounds
- Sprains and fractures
- Bites and stings
- Burns
- Choking
- Serious trauma such as head, spinal, or facial injuries.
Recognise and Respond to Medical Emergencies
Identify and respond to critical health emergencies such as:
- Stroke
- Heart attack
- Asthma
- Anaphylaxis
- Diabetes
- Seizures
- Drowning
- Poisoning
- Environmental exposure
First Aid Incident Reporting
Gain confidence in giving verbal updates and preparing accurate written reports during and after an incident.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about HLTAID011: Provide First Aid. If your question isn't answered here, get in touch and we'll walk you through it.
HLTAID011: Provide First Aid is delivered as a blended course: online pre-learning completed in your own time, followed by a face-to-face practical session of a minimum of 6 hours. This is our standard delivery, the Express option has been retired so every learner receives the full scope of training and assessment.
Online pre-learning must be completed before attending the practical session and takes approximately 2 hours. The practical component is held in-person with one of our paramedic trainers.
Payments for HLTAID011 are processed through our training partner ABC First Aid via their secure Stripe payment link. Once you book through ABC’s platform you’ll be guided through payment, credit card, Apple Pay and Google Pay are all supported. For group or invoiced bookings, please get in touch and we’ll arrange it directly.
Learners will require English language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) skills.
Nil: all learners welcome, no prior experience required
This course includes both a theory and practical component. You’ll learn by doing, guided by paramedics who bring real-world experience into every session To successfully complete the course, learners must:
- Participate in all practical training
- Pass a short theory assessment
- Demonstrate effective CPR for at least two minutes on a manikin placed on the floor
This course includes both a theory and practical component. You’ll learn by doing, guided by paramedics who bring real-world experience into every session To successfully complete the course, learners must:
- Participate in all practical training
- Pass a short theory assessment
- Demonstrate effective CPR for at least two minutes on a manikin placed on the floor
Learners are assessed through a combination of written theory questions and practical skills demonstrations. To be deemed competent, you must complete the online pre-learning, demonstrate the DRSABCD action plan, perform effective CPR for at least two minutes, demonstrate first aid management of common injuries and medical emergencies, and respond correctly to scenario-based questions.
On successful completion, you receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for three units: HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support, and HLTAID011 Provide First Aid, issued by ABC First Aid (RTO 3399).
Please note: enrolment in this course does not guarantee a successful outcome. Competency is determined by the assessor based on your performance against the unit requirements.
TIDE Education delivers HLTAID011 on behalf of ABC Licence Training Pty Ltd (RTO 3399, operating since 1997), a Registered Training Organisation regulated by ASQA. All Statements of Attainment for this course are issued by ABC First Aid as the issuing RTO. This course includes three units of competency: HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support, and HLTAID011 Provide First Aid. These units are part of the nationally recognised training framework under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). For further information, visit the ABC First Aid Student Resources page.
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