First Aid skills can be the difference between life and death for a workmate, family member, a stranger on the street, or even yourself. Whether you need it for your workplace, your home in another setting or would just like peace of mind, NHST offers the latest in first aid training

First Aid is not just a useful skill, it could also help save a life and minimise the impact of injuries. Learn everything from CPR, bandaging and anaphylaxis management to removing obstructions from a choking child.

The topics covered throughout this training course are as follows:

• • DRSABCD action plan
  • Managing the unconscious, breathing casualty
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
  • Managing an unconscious casualty
  • Choking
  • Defibrillation
  • First aid kits
  • Wounds and bleeding
  • Burns
  • Medical emergencies
  • Shock
  • Heat and cold induced illness
  • Safety and risk management
  • Strains, sprains, dislocations and fractures
  • Head, neck and spinal injuries
  • Chest and abdominal injuries
  • Facial and eye injuries
  • Poisons
  • Bites and stings
  • Infection control
  • Legislation

Assessment may be conducted using the following methods:

• Portfolio
• Written Questions and Answers
• Role play/Demonstration Assessment

Upon successful completion of this program the participant will be issued a Statement of Attainment from New Horizons Safety & Training Service RTO 31372 for the below units:

• HLTAID011 Provide first aid and
• HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Course Pre-Requisites

• Please note that this program requires a physical aspect where the candidate is required to kneel on the floor and apply compression demonstrations for more than 2 minutes at a time. If this practical component presents as an issue for you, please contact us before enrolling.
• Photo identification is required on the day your program commences

Student Support and Language, Literacy and Numeracy 
This training program requires basic reading, writing and numeracy skills.
Prior to enrolling please contact New Horizons Safety and Training Services to discuss our support services if required. NHST will ask for a LLN indicator to be completed prior to enrolment where the student can no demonstrate to at least a level 2 of the framework.

Your Rights and Responsibilities
It is a requirement of the Australian Skills and Qualification Authority (ASQA) that students be made aware of their rights and responsibilities prior to enrolling into any of our training courses at New Horizons Safety and Training Services.
Your rights and responsibilities can be found in our Participant Information Handbook.
Please ensure you read the information on the course page in full prior to enrolling.

Learners will be required to provide their Unique Student Identifier prior to the commencement of the course (usi.gov.au to register)

Recognised Prior Learning
If you feel you have the required skills, past experience or qualifications that should be recognised as part of this program, then please mention this to our friendly staff to discuss your options

Credit Transfer
Credit Transfer is a process that provides students with agreed and consistent credit outcomes for units/qualifications that can be identified as equivalent in content. Please discuss this option upon enrolment if you feel your learning outcome can be matched with a current unit or qualification you may already hold

$190

Payment required upon booking.

Payment Method:

1. Credit Card/EFT/Cash/Direct Debit