People ask lots of questions about first aid courses and first aid certificates. First aiders should hold nationally recognised Statement/s of Attainment issued by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) for the nationally endorsed first aid unit of competency. At a minimum, this should be HLTAID011 Provide First aid. This statement of attainment for First aid is recognised throughout Australia. The Safe Work Australia First Aid Model Code of Practice requires employers to ensure their nominated first aiders attend training on a regular basis to keep current.
An important component of completing a first aid course is being able to perform uninterrupted CPR for at least 2 minutes on an adult mannikin and a baby mannikin that is placed on the floor. You will need to be physically fit to do this and you must be able to get down on the floor. TalkSmart Training is very pleased to be able to offer our clients access to the industry leading Training Desk system. This system gives our clients unparalleled access to all of their critical training data including reports, real time attendance information, student training records, certificates and many more features. Training Desk takes the hard work out of organising your training and maintaining the all-important records. With Training Desk, you can demonstrate your training compliance at the click of a button.
First aid certificate renewal
First aiders should attend training regularly to refresh their skills and knowledge in first aid procedures. First aid certificate renewal is achieved by attending refresher training annually for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation- (CPR). Qualifications in first aid should really be renewed every 3 years. In some workplaces, additional training may be required for specific situations. This may be in schools, childcare facilities and family daycare premises where children have severe allergies and are at risk of anaphylaxis.
How long is a first aid certificate valid for?
In line with industry standards, a first aid certificate is valid for 3 years or 36 months. This is for some of the first aid units, HLTAID011 Provide First aid, HLTAID012 Provide an Emergency First Aid Response in an Education and Care Setting and HLTAID014 Provide Advanced First aid.
How do I update my First aid Certificate?
First aid certificates can be updated by attending a session with TalkSmart Training who is a partner with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. This session will update your knowledge and skills in first aid procedures along with informing you of any changes. Your first aid certificate will be issued by Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909 who is a Registered Training Organisation.
First aid certificate expiry dates
First aid certificate expiry dates are usually 3 years from the date of completion of the course you attended dependant on which course you completed. HLTAID011 Provide First aid is valid for 3 years from the date of issue. HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, this has a recommended renewal date of every 12 months. This date will be listed on your statement of attainment.
My first aid certificate has expired
If your first aid certificate has expired or is due to expire, you will need to attend a full first aid session to renew your first aid. Its sometimes difficult to remember when your first aid certificate expires but completing your first aid certificate with myself with “training and assessment delivered on behalf of Allens Training Pty. Ltd RTO 90909”, we have a system that will send an email or text message to remind you so you won’t ever forget.
This is very beneficial if you have lost or misplaced your first aid certificate. You can access the system to reprint your first aid certificate at any time.
