The unit HLTAID014 – Provide Advanced First Aid – equips individuals with the comprehensive skills and knowledge required to provide an advanced level of first aid response in a wide range of emergencies. This unit is ideal for individuals working in high-risk environments such as construction, mining, sports, healthcare, and community services, where enhanced first aid capabilities are necessary.
Throughout the course, participants will learn how to assess complex emergency situations and provide advanced life support, including managing airway obstructions, severe trauma, and medical emergencies such as heart attacks, strokes, and anaphylaxis. The training covers advanced first aid techniques, including using an automated external defibrillator (AED), and conducting basic first aid for fractures, burns, and spinal injuries. Participants will also gain experience in coordinating with emergency services, managing multiple casualties, and applying advanced care until professional medical assistance arrives.
This unit is ideal for workplace first aid officers, emergency responders, team leaders, and individuals in roles that require a higher level of first aid competency.
Upon completing HLTAID014 – Provide Advanced First Aid, participants will be equipped to manage serious and complex emergencies, providing advanced care to stabilise individuals and ensure their safety. This training is essential for those who need to deliver a higher level of first aid in critical situations, ensuring the best possible outcomes in emergency scenarios.
By the end of this unit, participants will be able to:
Assess complex emergency situations and determine appropriate advanced first aid responses
Provide advanced life support, including management of airway obstructions, severe trauma and medical emergencies
Use an automated external defibrillator (AED) effectively as part of advanced first aid care
Apply advanced first aid techniques for injuries such as fractures, burns and suspected spinal injuries
Coordinate care during emergencies, including managing multiple casualties and liaising with emergency services
Deliver ongoing advanced first aid care to stabilise patients until professional medical assistance arrives
Participants must have the physical capacity to perform all practical demonstrations including 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on the floor and performing rescue breathing techniques on manikins.
Online study options: Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic devices with access to the internet to complete the online/ pre-course studies.
Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.
This certificate has an industry recommended renewal period of 36 months.
Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.
Performance tasks and practical scenarios:
Theory assessment: A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice questions.
The following units will be included in your certificate:
HLTAID014 – Provide Advanced First Aid
HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
HLTAID010 – Provide basic emergency life support
HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid
Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.
Face-to-Face: Face to Face contact time of at least 16 Hours
Online with face-to-face assessment: Face to Face contact time of at least 6 Hours
All Nationally Recognised Training conducted by Paradigm Medical Australia is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd, RTO number 90909
