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Which first aid course do I need?

Answer a few quick questions and find the right nationally recognised first aid course for your job, your workplace and your experience. No email needed.

Quick answer: most workplaces need HLTAID011 Provide First Aid. Childcare and school staff need HLTAID012. People working where help could be an hour or more away need HLTAID013. First aid officers and team leaders at higher-risk sites often need HLTAID014. If you only need to renew CPR, choose HLTAID009. If your employer has named a course code, book that one.

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First aid courses explained in plain English

Every course below is nationally recognised and delivered face to face in Western Australia by Britt Brennan of REACHAU, on behalf of ABC First Aid RTO 3399. All of them include CPR.

HLTAID009 Provide CPR

CPR and defibrillator (AED) use for adults and infants. The course for people who only need CPR, or who hold a current first aid certificate and are renewing their CPR.

About 1.5 to 2 hours. CPR refresher recommended every 12 months.

HLTAID009 details and dates

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

The standard workplace first aid course. CPR plus bleeding, choking, anaphylaxis, asthma, bites and stings, fractures, burns, shock and more. Choose the blended refresher if you have done first aid before, or the full day if you are new or want more practice.

Refresher: online theory plus 3 to 4 hours practical. Full day: about 5 hours. Renewal recommended every 3 years.

HLTAID011 details and dates

HLTAID012 Education and Care First Aid

For educators, childcare workers, OSHC staff and school staff. Everything in HLTAID011 plus infant and child emergencies, anaphylaxis and asthma management in an education and care setting. ACECQA approved.

Blended: online theory plus practical. Renewal recommended every 3 years.

HLTAID012 details and dates

HLTAID013 Remote or Isolated First Aid

For mine sites, farms, stations, FIFO, remote travel and anywhere an ambulance could take an hour or more. Adds extended casualty care, improvised equipment, remote communication and evacuation planning.

Online theory plus a full practical day (about 8 hours). No prior certificate needed.

HLTAID013 details and dates

HLTAID014 Provide Advanced First Aid

For first aid officers, safety officers and team leaders who manage a first aid response. Adds triage, scene management, directing other first aiders and advanced care.

Blended: online theory plus practical. Renewal recommended every 3 years.

HLTAID014 details and dates

Training a team at your workplace?

Britt delivers onsite training for groups across Perth and regional WA, using scenarios that match your workplace. Tell her how many people and which course, and she will send a quote.

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Before you book: 4 things to check

  1. Check if a course code has been named. If your employer, school, licence or placement asks for a specific code such as HLTAID011, book that exact course.
  2. Check the date on your current certificate. CPR is recommended to be refreshed every 12 months. First aid, childcare, remote and advanced certificates are recommended to be renewed every 3 years. Your workplace may set its own rules.
  3. Check the practical assessment. Every course includes at least 2 minutes of CPR on an adult manikin on the floor. If an injury or condition might make this hard, contact Britt before booking so you can talk through your options.
  4. Check you have time for the online theory. Blended courses include online theory to complete before your practical session. Leave yourself time to finish it.

Common questions

What is the difference between HLTAID009 and HLTAID011?

HLTAID009 is CPR only. HLTAID011 is full first aid, and it includes CPR. If your job asks for a first aid certificate, you need HLTAID011 or higher. HLTAID009 on its own is for CPR-only requirements and yearly CPR renewals.

I work in childcare. Do I need HLTAID011 as well as HLTAID012?

No. HLTAID012 includes the HLTAID011 content, and it covers the first aid, anaphylaxis and asthma training required in education and care services. One course covers all three.

When should I choose remote first aid (HLTAID013)?

Choose HLTAID013 if you work, live or travel where an ambulance could realistically take an hour or more to reach you, such as mine sites, farms, stations and remote roads. Standard first aid assumes help arrives much sooner.

I have never done first aid before. Which HLTAID011 option should I choose?

Choose the full day. You get the same qualification as the refresher, with more time to practise, ask questions and build confidence before assessment.

Can I do my first aid course completely online?

No. Nationally recognised first aid needs a practical assessment in person, including CPR on a manikin. Be careful of fully online certificates, which may not be accepted.

How long is my first aid certificate current?

Your Statement of Attainment does not expire, but CPR is recommended to be refreshed every 12 months and first aid every 3 years. Most employers follow these timeframes.

Who runs this site?

First Aid Courses is operated by REACHAU (Regional Education and Career Help Australia). Training and assessment are delivered by Britt Brennan on behalf of ABC First Aid RTO 3399.

Training that builds confidence, not just a certificate

Britt Brennan has taught first aid across Western Australia, from Perth suburbs to regional worksites. Her sessions are practical, relaxed and focused on what you would actually do in a real emergency.

This site helps you choose the right course. When you are ready, you book through REACHAU.

First Aid Courses is operated by REACHAU, Western Australia. Phone 0481 123 204.

Training and Assessment is delivered by Britt at Regional Education and Career Help Australia on behalf of ABC First Aid RTO 3399. ABC First Aid student handbook.

The course selector gives general guidance only. Always check the requirements of your employer, industry or regulator. In an emergency, call 000. Training complements but does not replace professional emergency response or medical advice.

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