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St John Ambulance Tasmania provides a wide range of first aid courses, giving you the skills, knowledge and confidence to successfully treat common injuries and possibly save a life. The courses, many of which are nationally accredited, are delivered by qualified professional first aid trainers. St John Ambulance Tasmania delivers nationally recognised training and assessment on behalf of St John Ambulance Australia (RTO 88041)
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To book a private course for 10 or more participants please complete this form and someone from St John Tas will contact you to confirm.
Click on the course you wish to book into from the list of links below:
Our Courses:
- Provide First Aid X – NEW
- Provide First Aid
- Emergency First Aid
- Recognise and Respond to Crisis Situations
- Caring for Kids
- Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Provide First Aid in Remote Situations
- Provide Advanced Resuscitation
- Provide First Aid with Advanced Resuscitation
- Provide Advanced First Aid with Advanced Resuscitation
- Provide Advanced First Aid
- Provide Pain Management
- Manage First Aid Services and Resources
- Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White Card)
- Perform Rescue from a Live LV Panel
- Electrical Services First Aid
- Manual Handling
- Asthma and Anaphylaxis in the Workplace
- Education and Care First Aid
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PROVIDE FIRST AID
Accredited Training Course
The flagship St John Ambulance first aid course covers a comprehensive range of topics to enable participants to confidently manage emergency situations and provide a first aid response to a casualty. It covers the most common first aid injuries and illnesses. It is suitable for both people in the workplace and members of the public who want training in First Aid (previously known as Senior First Aid, Workplace Level 2, and Apply First Aid). More detailed information can be found here.
St John Ambulance recommends, as per the First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice and the Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines, that first aid skills are renewed every 3 years and resuscitation skills (HLTAID009/HLTAID015) are renewed every 12 months.
Certificate
On successful completion of this course you will be issued a statement of attainment in:
– HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
– HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
– HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
| One Day Course | Two Day Course | Annual Assessment (4 Hours) |
| Students must complete an e-learning module before attending the one day face-to-face practice and assessment. This course is appropriate for those who enjoy a fast paced learning environment. | If you are new to first aid or if English is your second language, the Two Day course is recommended for you. | An assessment only option for those who have completed the course in the last 12 months. As this is only assessments, no training will be provided on the day. |
| $215 per person | $239 per person | $120 per person |
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EMERGENCY FIRST AID
Accredited Training Course
This course covers the material in the first half of the Provide First Aid Course. This course will provide you with the skills to manage emergency first aid situations, including managing the unconscious casualty, performing CPR, controlling bleeding and managing other life-threatening situations. It is suitable for people in workplaces and members of the public who want to be able to manage an emergency first aid situation. More detailed information can be found here.
St John recommends, as per the First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice and the
Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines, that resuscitation skills are renewed every 12 months.
Certificate
On successful completion of this course you will be issued a statement of attainment in:
– HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
– HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
| Course Cost | Course Duration |
| $155 per person | This is a one-day, face-to-face training course |
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RECOGNISE AND RESPOND TO CRISIS SITUATIONS
(Mental Health and Crisis Support)
Accredited Training Course
Mental health issues are becoming more and more common and First Aiders are being called upon to help colleagues, friends, family and members of the public. This nationally recognized and comprehensive course describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise situations where people may be in imminent crisis, and then to work collaboratively to minimise any safety concerns and make plans to access required support services.
More information can be found here.
Certificate
On successful completion of this course you will be issued a statement of attainment in:
– CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
| Course Cost | Course Duration |
| $350 per person | Two Days with online pre-learning |
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CARING FOR KIDS
Non-Accredited Training Course
Whether you’re a parent, grandparent and / or babysitter, a little information and knowledge about kids can make all the difference! At St John Ambulance Australia we have designed this course which highlights the key issues and provides essential skills and knowledge for parents and other carers in case of emergency first aid for common child related injuries and illnesses. More information can be found here.
Certificate
On successful completion of this course you will be issued a statement of attendance in:
– Caring for Kids
| Course Cost | Course Duration |
| $100 per person | 4 Hours Face to face training |
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PROVIDE CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR)
Accredited Training Course
The St John Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course gives you the skills to perform CPR on a person who is unconscious and not breathing normally. You will require the knowledge and confidence to perform CPR on an adult, child and infant, to describe alternative methods for delivering rescue breaths and how to manage a victim of drowning. More detailed information can be found here.
St John recommends, as per the First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice and the Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines, that resuscitation skills are renewed every 12 months.
CERTIFICATE
On successful completion of this course you will be issued a statement of attainment in:
– HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
| Full Course (4 hours) | Annual Assessment Only (1.5 Hours) |
| This course is best suited to people who are new to CPR or would like to gain in-depth strong life-saving skills. | Students must complete an e-learning module and then 1.5 hours face-to-face of short practice and then assessment. This option is for those who are confident in their skills and are experienced first aiders, health care professionals and people who complete their training regularly. |
| $69 per person | $65 per person |
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PROVIDE FIRST AID IN REMOTE SITUATION
Accredited Training Course
This remote area first aid course is specifically designed to meet the first aid needs of bushwalkers, wilderness guides, and people who work or live in remote locations. The course covers everything from comprehensive first aid treatments to aeromedical evacuation, long-term care, self-care and contingency planning. This course is focused on the safety of the first aider and extended care of an ill or injured casualty where help is likely to be delayed or inaccessible. More information can be found here.
St John recommends, as per the First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice and the Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines, that first aid skills are renewed every 3 years and resuscitation skills (HLTAID009/HLTAID015) are renewed every 12 months.
Certificate
On successful completion of this course you will be issued a statement of attainment in:
– HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
– HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
– HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
– HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site
| Course Cost | Course Duration |
| $410 per person | 4 days of face-to-face training and assessment |
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PROVIDE ADVANCED RESUSCITATION
AND OXYGEN THERAPY
Accredited Training Course
The St John Advanced Resuscitation course is a course designed for experienced first aiders who use specific equipment and often work in higher risk environments. This course develops advanced skills for providing life support and focuses on the use of oxygen delivery systems and in-depth knowledge and skill in the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AED). This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use specialised equipment in the provision of resuscitation in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines. More detailed information can be found here.
St John recommends, as per the First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice and the Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines, that resuscitation skills (HLTAID009/HLTAID015) are renewed every 12 months.
Please note that a current certificate for Provide First Aid HLTAID011 (not HLTAID003) is a prerequisite of this course.
Evidence of currency in Provide First Aid is to be provided BEFORE the course by emailing it to [email protected]
Failure to do so will result in not being able to attend.
Certificate
On successful completion of this course you will be issued a statement of attainment in:
– HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
– HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy
| Course Cost | Course Duration |
| $150 per person | One day Face-to-face training and assessment |
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PROVIDE ADVANCED FIRST AID WITH ADVANCED RESUSCITATION AND OXYGEN THERAPY
Accredited Training Course
This course is appropriate for people who work in high risk areas, act as first aiders to larger facilities or groups, or work in areas where help may be delayed or have difficulty accessing casualties. The course covers a broad range of advanced skills and provides you with high level skills in management of large incidents, major trauma, sudden cardiac arrest, emotionally disturbed and drug affected casualties. More detailed information can be found here.
St John recommends, as per the First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice and the Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines, that first aid skills are renewed every 3 years and resuscitation skills (HLTAID009/HLTAID015) are renewed every 12 months.
Certificate
On successful completion of this course you will be issued a statement of attainment in:
– HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
– HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support
– HLTAID011 Provide first aid
– HLTAID014 Provide advanced first aid
– HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy
| Three Day | 1 Day – Assessment Only |
| Students must complete an e-learning module before attending the 3 day in class face-to-face practice and assessment. | An assessment only option for those who have completed the course in the last 12 months. As this is only assessments, no training will be provided on the day. |
| $410 per person | $295 per person |
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PROVIDE ADVANCED FIRST AID
Accredited Training Course
This course is appropriate for people who work in high risk areas, act as first aiders to larger facilities or groups, or work in areas where help may be delayed or have difficulty accessing casualties. The course covers a broad range of advanced skills and provides you with high level skills in management of large incidents, major trauma, sudden cardiac arrest, emotionally disturbed and drug affected casualties. More detailed information can be found here.
St John recommends, as per the First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice and the Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines, that first aid skills are renewed every 3 years and resuscitation skills (HLTAID009) are renewed every 12 months.
Please note that this course does not include Oxygen Therapy.
See Advanced course above if you require HLTAID015.
Certificate
On successful completion of this course you will be issued a statement of attainment in:
– HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
– HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support
– HLTAID011 Provide first aid
– HLTAID014 Provide advanced first aid
| Two Day – Assessment Only |
An assessment only option for those who have completed the course in the last 12 months. As this is only assessments, no training will be provided on the day. |
| $235 per person |
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PROVIDE PAIN MANAGEMENT
Accredited Training Course
This course covers the proper administration of paracetamol and methoxyflurane to relieve pain. It includes information about the use, storage and documentation of administration as well as ongoing monitoring of the casualty. Further training in the administration of Entonox is available upon request. More detailed information can be found here.
St John recommends that pain management skills are renewed every 12 months.
Please note that HLTAID011-Provide First Aid is a pre-requisite to this course
Certificate
On successful completion of this course you will be issued a statement of attainment in:
– PUAEME005 Provide pain management
| Course Cost | Course Duration |
| $100 per person | Half a day of training and assessment |
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MANAGE FIRST AID SERVICES AND RESOURCES
Accredited Training Course
This course gives you the skills to perform risk assessments and determine your first aid needs in line with WHS legislations and the first aid codes of practice. It also teaches you how to design and run first aid facilities (such as sick rooms) and implement and monitor incident responses in your workplace. This course should be completed by anyone who is responsible for coordinating first aiders or managing a first aid facilities. More information can be found here.
CERTIFICATE
On successful completion of this course you will be issued a statement of attainment in:
– HLTAID016 Manage First Aid Services and Resources
| COURSE COST | COURSE DURATION |
| $155 per person | 4 Hours |
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PREPARE TO WORK SAFELY IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (WHITE CARD)
Accredited Training Course
Safety in the construction industry is of upmost importance. This unit of competency specifies the mandatory work health and safety training required prior to undertaking construction work. The unit requires the person to demonstrate personal awareness and knowledge of health and safety legislative requirements in order to work safely and prevent injury or harm to self and others. It covers identifying and orally reporting common construction hazards, understanding basic risk control measures, and identifying procedures for responding to potential incidents and emergencies. It also covers correctly selecting and fitting common personal protective equipment (PPE) used for construction work. More information can be found here.
Certificate
On successful completion of this course you will be issued a statement of attainment in:
– CPCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
| Course Cost | Course Delivery |
| $99 per person | One day |
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PERFORM RESCUE FROM A LIVE LOW VOLTAGE PANEL
Accredited Training Course
This course provides participants with the skills to manage the danger of accidental
electrocution. It is primarily designed for electricians.
After successful completion of this course you will be competent to rescue and provide resuscitation to a person who has stopped breathing or is unconscious due to low voltage electrical shock. More detailed information can be found here.
St John recommends, as per the First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice and the
Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines, that low voltage rescue skills are renewed every 12 months.
Certificate
On successful completion of this course you will be issued a statement of attainment in:
– UETDRRF004 Perform rescue from a live LV panel
– HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
| Full Course (5.5 hours) |
| This course is best suited to people who are new to low voltage rescue or would like to gain in-depth strong life-saving skills. |
| $150 per person |
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ELECTRICAL SERVICES FIRST AID
Accredited Training Course
This course provides participants with the skills to manage common first aid situations that can arise in an electrical services industry environment, including rescue from low voltage panels. It is suitable for people employed as electricians and others employed in the electrical services industry. More detailed information can be found here.
St John recommends, as per the First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice and the
Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines, that electrical services first aid skills are renewed every 12 months.
Certificate
On successful completion of this course you will be issued a statement of attainment in:
– UETDRRF007 Provide First Aid in an ESI Environment
– UETDRRF004 Perform Rescue From a Live LV Panel
– HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
| Course Cost | Course Duration |
| $190 per person | One day of face-to-face training, practical activities and assessment. |
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MANUAL HANDLING
Accredited Training Course
This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to recognise potentially hazardous manual tasks and then to prepare and complete those tasks in a safe manner. More information can be found here.
Certificate
On successful completion of this course you will be issued a statement of attainment in:
– HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely
| Course Cost | Course Duration |
| $95 per person | 4 Hours Face-to-face training including practical activities and assessment |
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ASTHMA AND ANAPHYLAXIS IN THE WORKPLACE
Accredited Training Course
This course is designed to give you the confidence, knowledge and skills to recognise and manage asthmatic and anaphylactic emergencies including the use of the asthma inhaler and the adrenaline auto-injector. It also teaches prevention and risk minimisation strategies and how to develop and implement a management plan to reduce the risk for those diagnosed with Asthma or Anaphylaxis. More detailed information can be found here.
St John recommends, as per the First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice and the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines, that asthma and anaphylaxis skills are renewed every 2 years.
Certificate
On successful completion of this course you will be issued a Certificate which is a statement of attainment in:
– 22556VIC Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies in the Workplace
– 22578VIC Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis
| Full Course 6 Hours | Annual Assessment 3.5 Hours |
| Face-to-face training including practical activities and assessment | This is an assessment only, there is no training provided on the day. This course is for those that wish to recertify their training every 12 months. |
| $110 per person | $80 per person |
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EDUCATION AND CARE FIRST AID
Accredited Training Course
Education and Care First Aid is a course specifically designed to meet the needs of people working in the childhood learning industry. This course is tailored towards anyone working with children. It covers child specific first aid in many high-risk areas such as anaphylaxis and asthma as well as common injuries and resuscitation. The Australian Children’s Education & Care Authority (ACEAQA) has endorsed the course as meeting their requirements for anaphylaxis, asthma and first aid training. More information can be found here.
St John recommends, as per the First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice and the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines, that first aid skills are renewed every three years and resuscitation skills are renewed (HLTAID009/HLTAID015 ) every 12 months.
Please note that this course does not include the accreditations for Asthma & Anaphylaxis.
Certificate
On successful completion of the course you will be issued a Certificate which is a statement of attainment in:
– HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
– HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support
– HLTAID011 Provide first aid
– HLTAID012 Provide first aid in an education and care setting
| One Day | Annual Assessment – 4 Hours |
| Face to face with online pre-work. | This is an assessment only, there is no training provided on the day. This course is for those that wish to recertify their training every 12 months. |
| $205 per person | $115 per person |
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Need more information?
- For St John Ambulance policies and procedures please see the Participant Handbook
If you require more information or would like to discuss a booking, please email us at [email protected] or call 1300 785 646.
St John (TAS) delivers nationally recognised training in partnership with St John Ambulance Australia (RTO 88041)