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A First Aider provides basic care to a casualty in an emergency situation. You’ll provide assistance such as treating a wound, attending to a bite or sting or providing CPR. You might provide first aid as part of your role at work, as a volunteer in the community or in your personal life in an emergency. First Aiders undertake training in the provision of basic emergency care.
First Aiders should be able to remain calm in a challenging situation. You’ll need to be flexible and able to respond to a range of situations. First Aiders should communicate well and be able to interact with people from a range of backgrounds. You must be able to follow correct procedures and understand instructions well.
There are 13 courses available for people who want to become a First Aider. These are the top 5 most popular courses.
Possible job outcomes:
A Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course will give you the practical skills to help a casualty experiencing cardiac arrest. You might need this training for your employment, particularly if you are a designated first aider at your workplace. The course is also suitable for anyone wanting to have the skills to assist in an emergency situation. The Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course prepares you for a range of emergency situations. You’ll learn to provide basic resuscitation, including the use of compressions and rescue breaths. The course explores CPR techniques for adults, children and infants and you’ll also develop the skills to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). Enquire now for entry requirements and course dates..
Average duration: 1 day.
Get the skills you need to become a medical first responder with the HLT31220 Certificate III in Basic Health Care. This nationally recognised qualification is suited to first aiders, remote workers, and ADF personnel. The course covers: recognising healthy body systems, advanced first aid and CPR, managing a scene, confirming physical health status, first aid in remote areas, communicating during stressful and complex situations. You’ll also gain the support skills you need to manage stressors in your work environment. Enquire now for the list of study units, career outcomes, and upcoming course dates..
Average duration: 6 months.
The nationally recognised course HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support is for workplace first aiders and medics. It articulates into a number of qualifications for paramedics, nurses and emergency first responders and is completed during a one-day intensive. You will learn how to respond to an emergency situation, manage casualties at an incident scene, perform CPR, and administer life-saving O2. The course also requires you to complete theory and assessments online. Enquire now for the course delivery structure, intake dates, and enrolment requirements..
If you work or provide services in a remote location please consider the Wilderness First Aid (SISSS000108) Certificate. Apart from learning the essentials of first aid management, CPR and using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) — you’ll graduate with the skills to evaluate and respond to a critical incident in isolated and challenging environments. This includes debriefing and recognising the possible psychological impacts on yourself and other responders. Enquire now for the list of study outcomes and the next batch intake dates..
Average duration: 3 months.
Learn how to provide advanced first aid and CPR — then manage the incident until the arrival of emergency services — with an Advanced First Aid (HLTAID006) Certificate. This is a nationally recognised training course that qualifies you as a First Aider in workplaces and community service organisations. The course covers: hazard identification, casualty assessment, operating first aid equipment, first aid and CPR principles, incident management and documentation. Enquire now for upcoming training dates and locations..
Average duration: 2 days.
In Australia, First Aiders are generally not paid for their work, unless it is part of your role in the workplace. You may be given some funds to cover your expenses but you will donate your time for free. First Aiders often have another job as well as their volunteer first aider role.
There are currently no accurate figures for the number of people acting as First Aiders in Australia. This role may be part of employees’ roles at work or they may be volunteering their time to provide first aid in the community. First Aiders may be required across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’d like to be able to provide first aid, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Basic Health Care. You’ll learn techniques such as CPR, basic clinical care and critical infection control. You’ll also learn about sensitivities for cultural groups and emergency communication skills.
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Here are some potential career pathways within first aid and nursing. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
First Aid
First Aider
Salary not available
Health Care Worker
$960 weekly pay
Nursing
Nursing Assistant
Patient Care Assistant
Acute Care Nurse
$1,540 weekly pay
Aged Care Nurse
$1,050 weekly pay
Community Health Nurse
$1,937 weekly pay
Critical Care Nurse
$1,530 weekly pay
Emergency Care Nurse
Enrolled Nurse
$1,150 weekly pay
Mental Health Nurse
Midwife
$1,730 weekly pay
Operating Theatre Technician
Palliative Care Nurse
Perioperative Nurse
$1,600 weekly pay
Rehabilitation Nurse
$1,250 weekly pay
Remote Area Nurse
$2,000 weekly pay
Renal Care Nurse
Research Nurse
School Nurse
$1,340 weekly pay
Clinical Nurse Consultant
$1,950 weekly pay
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Director Of Nursing
$2,500 weekly pay
Nurse Educator
$2,192 weekly pay
Nurse Manager
$2,357 weekly pay
Nurse Practitioner
$2,115 weekly pay
Nurse Unit Manager
Registered Nurse
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