Workplace First Aid
Save Lives At Work By Learning Workplace First Aid Including CPR
Save people’s lives at work in cases of emergency by enrolling in our training for Workplace First Aid including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) here at Immediate Response First Aid (IRFA). You can take advantage of our comprehensive four-hour, face-to-face first aid training course that covers all essential first aid techniques, including CPR. You will learn how to manage emergency situations, provide life-saving interventions, and offer first aid care until professional medical help arrives.
Ensure the general safety of your colleagues, clients, customers, workers, and visitors as well as meet all workplace compliance requirements by getting customised first aid training for businesses. From applying infection control procedures for minor wounds to providing CPR to managing casualties, you will gain the skills and knowledge as well as the confidence you require to become a proper first-aid responder in all emergency situations in and around your place of business.
Here at IRFA, you will learn in a setting that is equipped with modern facilities to ensure effective, hands-on training. Our centres are designed to facilitate an immersive learning experience, helping you gain the most from your training. You will be equipped with the latest tools and materials for effective, hands-on first aid learning. You will learn in classrooms designed for comfort, enhancing your learning experience. You have modern facilities that feature leading-edge technology for realistic emergency response simulations.
With us, you will learn from highly skilled, experienced, and motivated instructors who are passionate about first aid training and committed to your success. Bringing their wealth of real-world experience to the classroom, you can be assured that each session will be engaging and informative. Our mission is to provide high-quality training to individuals and groups, enhancing first aid awareness, knowledge, and skills.
So, are you ready to save lives at work? Book your training schedule today! We offer group pricing for multiple individuals.
Overview of Our Training for Workplace First Aid
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid response, life support, casualty management, the incident and other first aiders, until the arrival of medical or other assistance. Our training for workplace first aid covers adult and child conditions. This is the advised minimum requirement by Workplace Health and Safety Legislation for the workplace first aider. This course was previously known as Senior First Aid.
Topics Covered:
Explain the legal and social responsibilities of a first aider
Determine first aid facilities and training requirements
Assess an emergency situation
Minor wounds – Applying infection control procedures for:
○ Burns and electric shock
○ Eye and soft tissue injuries
○ Venomous bites and stings and allergic reactions
○ Spinal injuries and fractures
Manage a casualty:
○ With external bleeding
○ Suffering from shock
○ Suffering drowning/near drowning
○ Suffering head, chest and abdominal injuries
○ Suffering temperature extremes
Maintain the airway, breathing and circulation of an unconscious casualty
Operation of an automated external defibrillator (AED)
Determine principles for the assessment and movement of the sick and injured and first aid reporting requirements
Duration and Delivery Method
Four hours face-to-face training with pre-course reading required
Assessment Procedure
Assessment is at the end of the course to show the instructor that you have an appropriate understanding of the procedures necessary to manage a life-threatening situation. This will consist of a theory assessment and practical demonstrations.
Course Outcome
At the successful completion of this course, you will be issued with a statement of attainment valid for 3 years*.
*Please note that the CPR component of the training is only valid for 12 months and should be updated annually.
Why Choose IRFA To Get Training for Workplace First Aid?
You choose Immediate Response First Aid to get training for Workplace First Aid because with us you will have –
✅ A Fully Registered Training Organisation
You will be learning from a fully registered training organisation (RTO 32154) that subscribes to the Australian Resuscitation Council and operates within the Principles and Standards of the Australian Quality Training Framework.
✅ Nationally Recognised Training & Certifications
You can be assured that all our courses and certifications are nationally recognised and WorkCover approved.
✅ Highly Flexible Learning
You will have online pre-course reading and face-to-face training to maximise your practical skills.
✅ State-of-the-Art Facilities With Leading-edge Technology
You will have modern facilities that feature leading-edge technology for realistic emergency response simulations, be equipped with the latest tools and materials, and learn in classrooms designed for comfort to enhance your learning experience.
✅ Fully Licenced Expert Instructors
You will learn from fully licenced, highly skilled, experienced, and motivated instructors who are passionate and committed to your success.
✅ Customised Training Solutions for Businesses & Individuals
You will have training customised to suit all your needs, ensuring everyone from corporate teams to solo learners can respond effectively in emergencies.
Book your training schedule now so you can equip yourself or your team with all essential first aid techniques to save people’s lives.
History
History Of Immediate Response First Aid
Immediate Response First Aid training was started by Peter McGreal who had seen a need to provide lifesaving skills to the general public as well as workplaces using training methods based and scenarios that would reinforce the theory aspects of the course. Peter has been involved in training for over 30 years. With his experiences ranging from working as a professional Surf Lifeguard as well as a paramedic.
1980
Irfa Organization Founded
1990
The First Aid Education Program
1998
First Certification Program
2010
5 Faculties have been established
We Work Hard To Prepare Every Student For Their Professional Life
Our Team
Meet Our Expert Trainers
Our trainers are the backbone of Immediate Response First Aid. Each member of our team is highly skilled, experienced, and passionate about first aid training. They bring a wealth of real-world experience to the classroom, making each session engaging and informative.
Peter McGreal
Lead Trainer
Jane Smith
Senior Trainer
Free Consultation If You Want to know about Immediate Response First Aid
Immediate Response First Aid is a privately owned and operated business based on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. We provide training locally across South East Queensland as well as nationally in every capital city.
As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 32154), Immediate Response First Aid subscribes to the Australian Resuscitation Council and operates within the Principles and Standards of the Australian Quality Training Framework. This includes strict adherence to policies and procedures in line with accreditation requirements.
Our mission at Immediate Response First Aid is to provide high-quality training to individuals and groups, enhancing first aid awareness, knowledge, and skills. We believe in the importance of first aid in the home, during recreational activities, and in the workplace, with the ultimate aim of reducing the incidence of injury and suffering caused by accidents.
Our Commitment:
- Quality Training: We strive to deliver comprehensive and engaging training sessions that equip our clients with essential first aid skills.
- Community Support: We are dedicated to supporting community groups and Not-for-Profit organisations through affordable training and partnerships. If we can assist your organisation, please contact us.
- Continuous Improvement: Our team continuously updates our knowledge to reflect best practices, ensuring we deliver the most current and effective training to our clients.
Our courses are designed to meet the diverse needs of individuals and businesses, providing practical and efficient first aid training that makes a real difference.
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