This nationally recognised course gives you the skills and confidence to provide a first aid response to adults, children, and infants in the workplace or community.

HLTAID011 covers a broad range of first aid scenarios — from cardiac emergencies and CPR to fractures, bleeding, burns, envenomation, and medical conditions like asthma, anaphylaxis, stroke, and diabetes. It is suitable for anyone who may need to provide first aid, whether at work, at home, or in the community.

All practical training and assessment aligns with the latest guidelines from the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other leading Australian clinical bodies. You'll learn how to recognise emergencies, respond effectively, and provide care until professional help arrives.

This course includes HLTAID009 (Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and HLTAID010 (Provide Basic Emergency Life Support).

Delivered by Nexa Training in Brisbane, Queensland.

Guidelines & Procedures

• What is First Aid?
• Standard Precautions
• Renewal
• Handover
• First Aid Kits
• Workplace

Legal & Community Considerations

• Good Samaritan
• Skills and Limitations
• Consent
• Privacy
• Stress and Debriefing
• Incident Report Form

Anatomy & Physiology

• Respiratory System
• Cardiovascular System
• Anatomical Differences – Children

Emergency Response (DRS ABCD)

• Chain of Survival
• DRS ABCD
• DRS ABCD Scenarios
• AED Maintenance

Bleeding & Wounds

• Minor Wounds
• Bleeding Control
• Internal Bleeding
• Sharps Injuries

Trauma

• Fractures
• Dislocations
• Soft Tissue Injuries
• Head Injuries
• Spinal Injuries
• Choking
• Eye Injuries
• Shock
• Burns

Medical Conditions & Illnesses

• Stroke
• Heart Attack
• Angina
• Asthma (including action plans)
• Anaphylaxis & Allergic Reaction
• Diabetes
• Seizures

Environmental

• Hyperthermia and Hypothermia
• Pressure Immobilisation Technique
• Snakes and Spiders
• Marine Envenomation
• Poisonings
• Drowning

To enrol in this course, you will need:

• A computer, tablet, or smartphone with an inbuilt camera and internet access for the online component
• A valid photo ID (such as a driver's licence or passport)
• The ability to attend our Brisbane training centre for the practical component, wearing comfortable clothing and closed-toe footwear suitable for physical activity
• A level 2 English Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skill level, use our free LLN Tool to evaluate your abilities
• A Unique Student Identifier (USI), find or get your USI here

There are no formal prerequisite qualifications for this course.

This course includes physically demanding practical assessments. To successfully complete this course, you must be able to:

• Perform at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on adult and infant manikins placed on the floor, including cycles of chest compressions and rescue breaths (minimum 5 cycles of 30:2)
• Manoeuvre a person (50 kg rescue dummy) into the recovery position using safe manual handling techniques
• Kneel, bend, and get up and down from the floor repeatedly throughout the training day
• Apply bandages, splints, and slings requiring manual dexterity and moderate physical effort
• Perform rescue breathing techniques on manikins

The face-to-face practical component runs for approximately 6 hours 40 minutes and involves sustained physical activity across multiple assessment tasks.

If you have a current injury, medical condition, disability, or limited mobility that may affect your ability to perform these tasks, please contact us at admin@nexatraining.au before enrolling so we can discuss your individual needs and any reasonable adjustments that may be available.

You will be supplied with relevant and appropriate equipment including:

• Adult and infant resuscitation manikins following ARC guidelines for the purpose of assessment of CPR procedures
• 50 kg rescue dummy for recovery position practice
• Adrenaline auto-injector training device
• AED training devices
• Workplace first aid kit
• Placebo bronchodilator and a spacer device
• Different types of wound dressings and bandages
• Splints and immobilisation materials
• Ice packs and cold compress
• Blankets and items to treat for shock
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Workplace injury, trauma and/or illness record, or other applicable workplace or site incident report form

This course includes both online and practical assessments. You must complete and pass all assessments to complete the course and receive your certification.

Online assessment: A comprehensive knowledge assessment completed through our online learning platform, covering first aid theory through a combination of multiple-choice, true/false, short answer, and video response questions.

Practical assessment: During the face-to-face workshop, you will demonstrate your ability to safely and effectively manage simulated emergency scenarios. This will involve:

• Demonstrating the full DRSABCD emergency response sequence including recovery position
• Performing uninterrupted adult and infant CPR for a minimum of 2 minutes each (at least 5 cycles of 30:2)
• Attaching and following the prompts of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Managing casualties with choking, asthma, anaphylaxis, bleeding, fractures, envenomation, and other first aid scenarios
• Responding to at least one workplace or community contextualised scenario where you have no prior knowledge of the casualty's condition
• Providing a verbal handover report to emergency services using the IMISTAMBO or ISBAR format
• Completing incident documentation
• Participating in a post-incident debrief and evaluation of own performance

All assessments are conducted in a supportive environment with guidance from your assessor. You will have opportunities to practise each skill before being assessed.

The Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) recommends that CPR competence (which is a core skill of this course), be refreshed at least every 12 months to stay current with best practice and guidelines. Because competency changes over time and requires regular updating, Nexa Training views RPL (which might accept older evidence) as not suitable for ensuring candidates have current, up-to-date First Aid and CPR skills.

Accordingly RPL is NOT offered to candidates of this course.

For further information, please contact Nexa Training by emailing us at admin@nexatraining.au

Who should complete this course?

HLTAID011 is suitable for anyone who may need to provide first aid in the workplace or community. It is commonly completed by workers across all industries to meet workplace health and safety requirements, and by individuals who want the skills to respond to emergencies at home or in public.

What is the difference between HLTAID011 and HLTAID012?

HLTAID011 (Provide First Aid) is the general first aid course suitable for all workplaces. HLTAID012 (Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting) includes everything in HLTAID011, plus additional training specific to infants and children in education and care settings. If you work in childcare, kindergarten, or schools, you may need HLTAID012 instead.

How long does the course take?

The course includes approximately 4 hours 30 minutes of online pre-course learning and a face-to-face practical workshop of approximately 6 hours 40 minutes, for a total of around 11 hours. You must complete the course within 3 months of commencing.

How long is the certification valid?

Your HLTAID011 Statement of Attainment is valid for 3 years. The CPR component (HLTAID009) must be refreshed every 12 months, as recommended by the Australian Resuscitation Council. Some employers or regulators may require more frequent refresher training.

What certification will I receive?

On successful completion, you will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid. This includes HLTAID009 (Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and HLTAID010 (Provide Basic Emergency Life Support).

Do I need to be physically fit?

You need to be able to perform 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on adult and infant manikins on the floor, and manoeuvre a person into the recovery position. This involves sustained kneeling, bending, and physical effort over a full training day. If you have any injuries or conditions that may affect this, contact us before enrolling.

Is RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) available?

RPL is not offered for this course. The Australian Resuscitation Council recommends that CPR competence — a core skill of this course — be refreshed every 12 months. Because competency standards change over time, Nexa Training considers RPL unsuitable for ensuring candidates have current, up-to-date first aid and CPR skills.

What do I need to bring to the practical session?

Bring a valid photo ID, wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe footwear suitable for physical activity (you will be kneeling and working on the floor), and ensure your online pre-course learning is completed before attending.

Where is the practical training held?

Face-to-face practical training is delivered at our training centre in Brisbane, Queensland. 1/11 Buchanan Road, Banyo, 4104

How much does the course cost?

The course is $120 (GST free), which includes all online learning materials, face-to-face training, assessment, and your Statement of Attainment.

Is this the right course if I work in childcare or education?

If you work in childcare, kindergarten, schools, outside-school-hours care, or family day care, you likely need HLTAID012 (Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting) instead, which meets ACECQA requirements. View our HLTAID012 course here.