Combo Advanced First Aid & Resuscitation + Oxygen Therapy

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Units Being Delivered

HLTAID015 Advanced Resuscitation + Oxygen Therapy

Valid for 12 months from date of issue

HLTAID014 Advanced First Aid

Valid for 3 years from date of issue

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

Valid for 3 years from date of issue

HLTAID009 CPR

Valid for 12 months from date of issue

We will send you a reminder notice for renewal too, so you stay on roster.

Provider of Training and Assessment

What do I have to do before class?

eLearning - Completed at your own pace, prior to the face-to-face training sessions.

eLearning will require internet access.

eLearning consists of learning materials and multiple choice questions

It takes most students between 2-3 hours, depending on your internet connection and prior knowlege.

You can do this on your phone, but you will need to use the landscape view.

It is easier to do it on a bigger device where possible.

You can log in, and out on any device

How long is this class?

Face-to-face practical assessment takes 2 days of 8 hours.

What do I have to do in class?

Perform the recovery position
Perform CPR on an adult on the floor (incl. the use of an AED,)
Perform CPR on an infant
Use a training EpiPen for anaphylaxis
Practise asthma puffers with a spacer
Clean and dress minor wounds
Treat major and minor bleeding and nosebleeds
Manage choking with back blows
Apply bandages for sprains, fractures & snake bites
Use slings, splints, and immobilisation techniques
Recognise and respond to shock

Advanced First Aid & Resus + Oxygen

Respond to at least two simulated first aid incidents
Identify casualty conditions using history, signs, and symptoms
Use PPE (gloves, mask, eyewear) correctly
Conduct a primary and secondary survey
Assess and monitor vital signs (pulse, breathing, temperature, consciousness)
Administer supplemental oxygen to a conscious or unconscious casualty
Select, assemble, and use the correct oxygen delivery equipment
Safely monitor oxygen flow and check for ignition or ventilation hazards
Use a Bag Valve Mask (BVM) on a non-breathing casualty
Manage malfunctioning oxygen equipment
Clean, decontaminate, and store oxygen and resuscitation gear
Identify, report, and record equipment faults
During your training, you'll get hands-on and practical. You won’t just hear about emergencies — you’ll practise how to respond safely and effectively.

What will I learn?

Cardiac arrest strikes without warning.

Seconds matter.

Without fast action, survival chances drop fast.

But with the right training, You become the difference.

In this nationally accredited CPR course, you won’t just learn what to do — you’ll walk away with a clear, step-by-step action plan you can follow when it matters most.

You’ll learn how to:

Recognise and assess a cardiac emergency fast
Call for help with the right information
Deliver effective CPR that meets Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines
Use an AED (automated external defibrillator)
Handle real-life complications like vomiting or regurgitation
Rotate safely with other first aiders to maintain compressions

We also cover what happens after the emergency:

How to hand over to emergency services with clarity and confidence
How to reflect on the incident and spot signs of psychological stress (in yourself and others)
What to do to improve your own response time and skills after an incident.

✅ Anaphylaxis (Severe Allergic Reaction)

Learn how to recognise signs of anaphylaxis fast
Practise using an EpiPen® auto-injector on a training device
Understand when and how to call for help

✅ Asthma

Simulate helping someone having an asthma attack
Use a reliever puffer and spacer (on a training mannequin)
Learn to calmly guide someone through their action plan

✅ Threatening & Non-life-threatening Bleeding

Apply direct pressure and dress minor cuts and grazes
Use gloves, dressings, and bandages from a real kit
Learn the difference between minor bleeding and serious bleeds

✅ Choking

Practise back blows and chest thrusts (on a manikin)
Learn the signs of partial vs complete airway blockage
Understand when CPR might be needed if choking escalates

✅ Envenomation (Snake, Spider, or Marine Stings)

Practise the pressure immobilisation technique using real bandages
Wrap a limb correctly to slow venom spread
Learn why movement can make it worse — and how to stay calm

✅ Fractures, Dislocations, Sprains & Strains

Use slings, splints, and bandages to immobilise injuries
Practise with both upper and lower limbs
Understand when to call 000 and what to do while waiting

✅ Minor Wound Cleaning & Dressing

Clean a simulated wound using saline and gauze
Apply appropriate dressings without contaminating the area
Learn hygiene basics for wound care

✅ Nosebleeds

Position a person safely and apply correct pressure
Know what not to do (like tipping the head back!)
Learn when a nosebleed needs medical help

✅ Shock (Body shutting down from injury or trauma)

Recognise early signs of shock (pale, cold skin, fast breathing)
Learn how to lie someone down safely
Practise keeping a person warm, calm, and breathing well until help arrives

Expanded Learning

The DRSABCD action plan in depth
How to prioritise treatment in multi-casualty incidents (basic triage)
Legal responsibilities and duty of care for advanced first aiders
Risk management for emergency situations
How to make clinical decisions in remote or high-risk settings
How oxygen therapy works and when it should be applied
Safe oxygen flow rates and device selection
Infection control principles for advanced equipment
National first aid guidelines and legal frameworks
When to escalate care to health professionals

This isn’t just theory.

It’s practical, confidence-building training that prepares you to act — not freeze — in a moment of crisis.

Entry Requirements

Students must have the physical capacity to perform the practical demonstrations, such as 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on the floor and performing rescue breathing techniques on manikins.

A Unique Student Identifier (USI) Number. This is required prior to enrolments being processed. You will be guided through this in your enrollement.