Provide First Aid

When you study with genU Training, we want you to succeed. Entry requirements allow us to make sure that you have the right pre-existing knowledge and skills to achieve your chosen course. You will need to provide evidence that you meet the requirements listed in this section.

Entry requirements

• Physical ability to meet the evidence requirements for assessment
  • Students must demonstrate CPR on a manikin on the floor.

Study requirements

During your study, you will need to meet specific requirements that are necessary for you to complete your course work and be successful:

• Students will need to demonstrate that they have the appropriate language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills
• Effective communication, documentation and research skills
• Access to digital technologies (e.g. laptop, desktop, tablet-computer and/or smartphone) with basic digital literacy skills.

Digital literacy skills

Intermediate computer skills such as internet browsing, email, word processing, and presentation software.

Workstation setup

You will need a quiet space for study that has stable internet connection. You will also need:

• Web camera, microphone and speakers
• Smartphone
• Earbuds or headphones
• Zoom video conferencing software.

Please note: You will need to turn your camera and microphone on, as required when using video conferencing.

You don’t need to be a health professional to make a difference in an emergency. During this course you will learn how to identify and minimise hazards, understand how to assess a casualty, identify injuries, and manage the initial care response.

Get experience in correctly operating first aid equipment and providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), how to request appropriate paramedic assistance and know how to accurately communicate a casualty’s condition.

Australian residents can access this course via our full fee for service rate.

There may also be other charges such as material or amenities fees. A genU Training staff member will assist you in determining your course fees and a statement of fees detailing all course charges will be provided prior to enrolment.

For full details of genU Training’s course fees please view our Fees & Charges page.

genU Training offer HLTAID011 Provide First Aid, in the following format:

Course component 1 – Self-paced interactive eLearning module (Online)

Timings: Access to eLearning modules and assessments available as per advertised course start date 

A self-paced eLearning module (takes 5-7 hours to complete), comprising of learning and assessment tasks.

NB: You must complete your eLearning modules and assessment and receive a satisfactory result no less than two (2) days before attending the on-campus session (Course component 2).

You will be contacted by your Training Coordinator:

• should you not be deemed satisfactory on your first attempt at Course component 1 – you will be offered another attempt with trainer support (in next available session)
• should you not be deemed satisfactory on your second attempt at Course component 1 – you will need to re-enrol (enrolment fees will apply).

Course component 2 – On-campus skills demonstration and assessment 

Timings: Your on-campus session will be scheduled one week later (same day of week)

1 day (9:30am – 4:30pm)

Time zones:  Local state time zones are observed

Please select your preferred course location and date from the list below.

Click the Apply button and complete the online application. Once we receive your application, our Customer Enquiries Team will contact you to progress your application and advise of next steps. Find out more about the application process.

If you need support to complete your application, we are happy to help. Simply call 1300 582 687 or contact us online.