If you have started a new job, you may need to consider getting your first aid certificate.

What does that mean for you?

First aid is a broad term referring to any initial intervention for a person suffering from illness or injury, usually by a member of the public.

A lot of research goes into effective first aid and the best way to perform things in an emergency, so these classes are updated regularly.

In this article we will take a look at some of the different first aid classes that are available and who needs which one.

First Aid Course Sydney

Accidents can happen anywhere, but depending on whether you’re in the home, at your workplace or out with friends, a first responder will need to have different skills. 

The most common threats a person could face at home and work are choking, falls, burns, poisoning and knife cuts.

A workplace would need to be more educated in chemical injuries, crush injuries and fractures.

You will need to take all of this into consideration before deciding which class to book.

The three most common classes are the Provide First Aid HLTAID011, Provide CArdiopulmonary Resuscitation HLTAID009 and Provide a First Aid Response in an Education and Care Setting HLTAID012.

The Provide First Aid HLTAID011 is the most popular course and can be used by many different industries including pharmacists, nurses, doctors, personal trainers and swim teachers amongst many many more. It covers Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation HLTAID009 too.

The Provide First Aid HLTAID011 is valid for 3 years and the Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation HLTAID009 part needs updating yearly.

Provide a First Aid Response in an Education and Care Setting HLTAID012 is suitable for people working in old age care or childrens daycare. It includes more indepth modules on asthma, recognising allergy symptoms and needle stick injuries. 

We hope this article has made your decision on which class to do a little easier?