First Aid and CPR training

UQ Skills is running First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009) training on campus throughout November and December in 2023 exclusively for HaBS students. *NOTE: more than half are already booked out, ensure you book in ASAP to secure your spot for the remaining dates below!

COST: 

First Aid is $107.00 (includes CPR Training), with 5 hours of online study and a 2.5 - 3.5 hour face-to-face workshop.

CPR Refresher is $69.00 with 2 hours of online study and a 1 hour face-to-face workshop.

If you need both First Aid and CPR, you only need to book the First Aid course, it includes the HLTAID009 training. To secure your place click on the link below for your preferred session, and be ready to upload the following documentation: 

• Unique Student Identifier (USI) - It is a mandatory government requirement that all students participating in vocational study  have a USI and provide it to the training provider. To create or find your existing USI visit: usi.gov.au/students.
• Passport or Birth Certificate or Driver Licence.
• Medicare Card. (International Students - Skip this document as you are exempt from supplying this evidence)  

Theory component:
As soon as UQ Skills have received your payment you will receive an email giving you access to the online theory component of your training. You must achieve a satisfactory result for your online assessments at least 3 days prior to attending your practical training.  

Please do not hesitate to contact the UQ Skills office on 07 5460 1353 or uqskills@uq.edu.au if you have any queries. If you have trouble uploading any evidence, please email your files to the email address above.

UQ Skills is running First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009) training on campus throughout January 2024 exclusively for HaBS students. 

COST: Please note that the 2024 prices have been updated from last year. 

First Aid is $120.00 (includes CPR Training), with 5 hours of online study and a 2.5 - 3.5 hour face-to-face workshop.

CPR Refresher is $69.00 with 2 hours of online study and a 1 hour face-to-face workshop.

If you need both First Aid and CPR, you only need to book the First Aid course, it includes the HLTAID009 training. To secure your place click on the link below for your preferred session, and be ready to upload the following documentation: 

• Unique Student Identifier (USI) - It is a mandatory government requirement that all students participating in vocational study  have a USI and provide it to the training provider. To create or find your existing USI visit: usi.gov.au/students.
• Passport or Birth Certificate or Driver Licence.
• Medicare Card. (International Students - Skip this document as you are exempt from supplying this evidence)  

Please note: All sessions are capped at a maximum of 20 people, so if your preferred session is already fully booked you will need to choose an alternative date. The first week will be one class delivery with combined CPR refresher and First-Aid students, and in the second week it will be two separate classes. If you are only wanting to complete your CPR refresher in that week, please only register for that session. 

Theory component:
As soon as UQ Skills have received your payment you will receive an email giving you access to the online theory component of your training. You must achieve a satisfactory result for your online assessments at least 3 days prior to attending your practical training.  

Please do not hesitate to contact the UQ Skills office on 07 5460 1353 or uqskills@uq.edu.au if you have any queries. If you have trouble uploading any evidence, please email your files to the email address above.

You can choose your own training provider, however, below is a list of recommended accredited providers:

• First Aid Training
• Australian Red Cross First Aid or CPR training
• St John Ambulance (Australia) 
• Queensland Ambulance Service
• Surf Life Saving Australia
• UQ Sport/PulseStart
• Australia Wide First Aid

The Health and Behavioural Sciences faculty will also arrange First Aid and CPR courses on campus for Semester 1 2024. Details will be confirmed on this page shortly.

First aid certificates obtained overseas from internationally recognised organisations, such as the Red Cross/Red Crescent or St John Ambulance*, are acceptable provided they cover the following topics:

• Apply the principles of first aid
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for adults and infants
• Asthma & Anaphylaxis management
• Treatment of infection, shock, fractures, bleeding and burns
• Emergencies due to lack of oxygen, excess heat or cold, heart attack, stroke, asthma, diabetes and epilepsy
• Management of common medical emergencies
• Treatment of poisoning including venomous bites and stings

It is your responsibility to provide evidence on the content covered in the course if you are submitting certificates obtained overseas.

*Due to inability to access or receive confirmation from the organisation, St John's Ambulance HONG KONG certifications dated 14th August 2023 or later will no longer be accepted.