The First Aid Training Company
Select a First Aid course - All courses comply with the new HLT07 training package.

This section provides you with detailed information about our First Aid courses.  Please feel free to call us for further information about the courses, dates and locations.  Just call 1300 766 120  - 7 days.

Coming Soon! Sports Medic
We will soon be establishing the largest Sports Medicine Training Centre in NSW right in the heart of the Central West.

The range of courses on offer will suit managers, trainers, coaches, parents and supervisors of any sport where injury risk is present.

This will be a certificate level course with a number of optional modules provided including Advanced Trauma Management, administration of inhaled analgesics and Advanced Resuscitation.

Stay tuned.  If you would like to be notified when this course is ready to go, please give us a call on 1300 766 120 or email Karl@nswFirstAid.com.au to register your interest.

Host Your Own Course

Hosting your own course is simple.

You gather enough people in one place, provide a clean venue with heating/cooling, toilets, tables & chairs and we provide the rest. 

We travel all over NSW teaching First Aid to groups as diverse as school students, farmers, vineyard workers, teachers, tennis clubs, CWA groups, coaches and referees, childcare workers and miners.

First: Find out how many people in your area or group/club want to learn First Aid (it's a one-day course) 

Second: Find a suitable venue, your local sporting club, CWA hall, RSL, PCYC etc  

Third:  Call us on 1300 766 120 for information about costs and dates.

Employee Groups
We specialise in on-site staff training throughout NSW. 

 

Our company provides First Aid training for employee groups from teachers, to farmers, to miners and medical support staff.

If you would like your employees trained on your premises, as one group in familiar surroundings and using the equipment and services available to them during work hours, please call us today on 1300 766 120 for a quote.

No worksite is too complex, or staff group too diverse for this level of training.  We tailor our training programs to suit your specific industry developing additional modules to allow for special needs, special equipment or special circumstances.  No matter if evacuation is done by helicopter, RFDS, you have an on-site rescue team or you simply call for an Ambulance, our staff are fully equipped to study your work practices, develop a training module and leave your staff skilled, ready and confident.  You save money on staff travel and down-time by having a trainer come to you.  Training is available on any day of the week to suit your business, including weekends.

Call today for more information - 1300 766 120.

First Aid for kids - Junior First Aid

Course Summary

This three-hour course is designed to help your kids understand the difference between cuts and scrapes and a life threatening injury.

They will learn how to check for danger to themselves, know when it's time to call for help and most importantly, how to make that call.

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Typically run during the school holidays, this can also be arranged at any time to suit your needs.

Parents and carers are encouraged to stay with the children and participate in the learning process.  Tea, coffee and refreshments are complimentary for parents.

Course cost is $40 per child, and $35 for the second and subsequent children from the same family.

Ages from 8 - 12 years.  14 years and older are recommended to take the Apply First Aid program.

(Our staff have passed NSW Work With Children checks and are authorised to work with children of all ages)

Senior First Aid (Apply First Aid) - new course content for 2009.

Course Summary

This one-day First Aid course (updated to comply with 2008 national training standards) is accredited and approved by NSW WorkCover. The course is also nationally approved and accredited by VETA, the National Vocation Training Association.  All students completing this course undertake training in Automated External Defibrillators.

You are required to complete a theory component of your First Aid study at home before you attend a one-day practical training session.  You can choose to complete your home study either online via a secure website (ADSL recommended) or by workbook.

The expected duration to complete the course is up to 10 hours followed by approximately 5 hours of practical training and testing.

 

Content

Course content conforms to the Policy Statements of the Australian Resuscitation Council. This course is designed with flexibility, so it can be adapted to cater for special needs of the client. Our organisation offers a money back guarantee on course content and delivery.

Topics include:
  • The Principals of First Aid
  • Basic Human Anatomy and Function
  • Prevention of Accidents
  • Infection Control
  • D.R.A.B.C.D Action Plan
  • Automated External Defibrillator theory and application
  • Casualty Assessment and Examination
  • The Unconscious Casualty
  • Calling for an Ambulance
  • Cardio - Pulmonary - Resuscitation
  • Choking
  • Heart Related Problems
  • Bandaging Techniques
  • Fractures and Dislocations
  • Soft Tissue
  • Injuries
  • Shock
  • Bleeding
  • Abdominal Injuries
  • Faints
  • Head Injuries
  • Spinal Injuries
  • Chest Injuries
  • Burns and Scalds
  • Breathing Disorders
  • Eye Injuries
  • Strokes
  • Electrocution
  • Bites and Stings
  • Diabetes
  • Fits and Seizures
  • Drug Overdoses
  • Poisoning
  • Over Exposure

 

Childcare First Aid

Course Summary

The Child Care First Aid course is specifically designed for those participants who work in the Child Care industry and parents, grandparents and babysitter of young children.

The course is accredited by the Department of community services as a qualification for Child Care Workers. The course consists of topics pertaining to childhood accidents and childhood illnesses.

Content

This course is accredited and approved by NSW WorkCover. The course is also nationally approved and accredited by VETA, the National Vocation Training Association.

The expected online duration to complete the course is 10 - 12 hours followed by approximately 5 hours practical training and testing.

This course is designed with flexibility, so it can be adapted to cater for special needs of the client. This course is covered by our money back guarantee on course content and delivery.

Topics include:

  • The Principals of First Aid
  • Basic Human Anatomy and Function
  • Prevention of Accidents
  • Infection Control
  • D.R.A.B.C.D Action Plan
  • Automated External Defibrillator theory and application 
  • Casualty Assessment and Examination
  • The Unconscious Casualty
  • Calling for an Ambulance
  • Cardio - Pulmonary - Resuscitation
  • Heart Related Problems
  • Bandaging Techniques
  • Fractures and Dislocations
  • Soft Tissue Injuries
  • Shock
  • Bleeding
  • Choking Treatments
  • The Unconscious Child
  • Treatment of Burns
  • Head Injuries
  • Abdominal Injuries
  • Faints
  • Spinal Injuries
  • Chest Injuries
  • Breathing Disorders
  • Eye Injuries
  • Strokes
  • Electrocution
  • Bites and Stings
  • Diabetes
  • Fits and Seizures
  • Drug Overdoses
  • Poisoning
  • Over Exposure
  • Childhood diseases and the common illnesses
  • Examination of a child
  • Asthma and Breathing Disorders

 

Apply Advanced Resuscitation Techniques

Course Summary

This course consists of two main topics:

1. Oxygen Resuscitation
2. Automated External Defibrillation (AED)

This course is designed for qualified first aiders who require training that conforms to the recommendations of the Australian Resuscitation Council. This course is also nationally approved and accredited by VETA, the Vocational and Education Training Association.  

Course Content

Duration of this course is 4 hours practical training and testing. This level of training allows for advanced training that was not previously available to first aiders. The course outcomes follow the Policy Statements of the Australian Resuscitation Council.  Participants are typically required to hold a current Apply First Aid (HLTFA301B) certificate to enter this program, but participants required to learn this topic by their employer for specific reasons may be eligible.  Please contact us for assessment - 1300 766 120.

Our organisation offers a money back guarantee on course content and delivery.

Topics include:

Oxygen Resuscitation:
  • Anatomy of the Cardiac and Respiratory system
  • Basic resuscitation with CPR practice
  • Oxygen and how to use the equipment
  • Oxygen for medical use
  • Oropharangeal airways and how to insert them safely
  • Safety with oxygen and practice with a resuscitator
  • Pain Relief drugs - safe delivery of analgesics in gas or vapour form
Automated External Defibrillation (AED):
  • Understanding the heart and the anatomy
  • Cardiac malfunction and arrhythmias
  • Cardiac arrest protocol
  • Your role as a first responder
  • Safe operating procedures
  • Use and practice of the AED

Perform CPR (annual CPR refresher)

Course Summary

This course is designed for first aiders who require training that conforms to the recommendations of the Australian Resuscitation Council and this course is also nationally approved and accredited by VETA, the National Vocation Training Association.

The expected duration to complete the course is 4 hours teaching students how to save a life with CPR.

Content

Course content conforms to the Policy Statements of the Australian Resuscitation Council. This course is designed with flexibility, so it can be adapted to cater for special needs of the client. Our organisation, also offers a money back guarantee on course content and delivery.

This course is typically delivered to particpants who hold a current Apply First Aid (HLTFA301B) certificate and require annual CPR recertification, but there are no restrictions on entry requirements.  Any person over the age of 14 can participate in this program.

Topics include:
  • Diagnosis of Cardiac Arrest
  • Expired Air Resuscitation
  • External Cardiac Compression
  • Mouth to Mask, mouth to nose method
  • D.R.A.B.C.D Action Plan - When to start CPR
  • Chain of survival
  • Automated External Defibrillator

Anaphylaxis Awareness

Course Summary

This course is designed for those requiring the knowledge and skills in the recognition and treatment of anaphylaxis and how to use the EpiPen.

The course is composed of three sections:

  • Recognising the signs and symptoms of Anaphylaxis
  • Identifying Anaphylaxis from other medical conditions
  • Treatment of Anaphylaxis including the use of the EpiPen

Content

Course content conforms to the Policy Statements of the Australian Resuscitation Council. This course is designed with flexibility, so it can be adapted to cater for special needs of the client. One or two modules can be attended, with training in either module.

It is recommended that Resusciatation (CPR) training be completed in conjunction with this course.

Our organisation, also offers a money back guarantee on course content and delivery.

Topics include:

  • Defining anaphylaxis
  • Causes of anaphylaxis
  • Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis
  • Differentiating anaphylaxis from other conditions
  • Treatment for anaphylaxis including EpiPen training

Certification

A certificate of attendance is issued, valid for 12 months

Provide First Aid in a Remote Situation

Course summary

This type of training gives the first aider greater confidence as the casualty may be isolated from professional help for some hours or pehaps overnight.

Course Content

The course is comprised of modules from our WorkCover and VETAB accredited First Aid Course. The home-study component is approx 12 hours followed by 5 hours of practical training and testing.

The treatment that the casualty receives is covered in the Apply First Aid course, but this course has additional emphasis on the following:

  • Practical assessment of the injured casualty
  • Recording of documentation of the casualties vital signs
  • Casualty planning re further assistance -when, how and what - means
  • Splinting fractures in remote areas
  • Positive inspiration therapy for the injured casualty
  • Overnight bush skills

Topics include:

  • The Principals of First Aid
  • Basic Human Anatomy and Function
  • Prevention of Accidents
  • Infection Control
  • D.R.A.B.C.D Action Plan
  • Casualty Assessment and Examination
  • The Unconscious Casualty
  • Calling for an Ambulance
  • Cardio - Pulmonary - Resuscitation
  • Choking
  • Heart Related Problems
  • Bandaging Techniques
  • Fractures and Dislocations
  • Soft Tissue Injuries
  • Shock
  • Bleeding
  • Abdominal Injuries
  • Faints
  • Head Injuries
  • Spinal Injuries
  • Chest Injuries
  • Burns and Scalds
  • Breathing Disorders
  • Eye Injuries
  • Strokes
  • Electrocution
  • Bites and Stings
  • Diabetes
  • Fits and Seizures
  • Drug Overdoses
  • Poisoning
  • Over Exposure


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