First Aid
HLTAID003
Would you know how to respond in an emergency? Our first aid course in Brisbane provides the lifesaving skills and knowledge required to provide a first-aid response to a casualty. From CPR techniques to assessing emergency situations, you’ll learn a series of competencies during the course to ensure you’re prepared for emergencies.
This fun and practical first-aid training is aligned with the Australian Resuscitation Guidelines and is delivered by experts in first aid and resuscitation. If you want to get your first-aid certificate or renew an existing one, enrol in this course today.

Who should attend?
This First Aid course is designed for anyone seeking or requiring basic first-aid knowledge including first-aid organisation personnel, community organisation members, teachers, educators and parents. The skills you’ll develop while you learn first aid can be applied in a range of settings.
Course information
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You’ll get the skills and knowledge you need to provide a first aid response including:
- cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and basic life support for adults and children (using a model of the human body)
- basic health and safety knowledge
- managing casualties, the incident and other first aiders until medical assistance arrives.
You will also learn what to do when someone is:
- unconscious
- choking
- injured
- burned
- having a stroke or heart attack
- bitten by a spider or snake
- poisoned.
Note: CPR is included in this First Aid course, therefore you do not need to enrol in both programs. Click here to enrol in CPR only.
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You’ll be assessed throughout the course and involves a mix of multiple choice questions, role play and physical demonstration. You’ll need to demonstrate your understanding of basic first aid both on your own and as part of a first aid team.
As the course involves practical demonstrations, you need to dress in comfortable clothing and be physically capable of performing resuscitation tasks.
Successfully completing this Nationally Recognised Training will earn you a Statement of Attainment.
HLTAID003 Provide first aid is valid for three years, it's advisable to update the HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation component every year (as recommended by the Australian Resuscitation Council). -
Duration
This practical one-day course runs from 8 am - 4 pm.Participants are required to complete an online learning module prior to attending the workshop.
Cost
$110 (incl. GST) per personCancellation and refund policy
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To meet enrolment requirements you must:
- be able to read, write, speak and comprehend English at a competent standard
- be able to physically perform the act of CPR on both adult and infant resuscitation manikins placed on the floor (at least two minutes on each)
- provide written permission from a parent or guardian (if you’re under the age of 14).
Participants are required to complete an online learning module prior to attending a one-day workshop.
By registering for this course you confirm that you had an opportunity to clarify all aspects of the course including refund policy, assessment activities and appeals information. You agree that you have read, understood and had an opportunity to clarify all aspects of the enrolment information and thereby accept the terms and conditions of enrolment.
You do not need to enrol in CPR when enrolling in First Aid. CPR is included in this course.
Related courses
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South BrisbaneTwo hoursCardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Mater Education offers the nationally recognised HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certificate.
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South Brisbane
Redland2.5 hoursMater Mothers' First Aid for Babies
Mater Mothers’ Hospitals, in collaboration with Mater Education, is proud to offer a first aid course designed specifically for parents with babies.

