HLTAID014 - Provide Advanced First Aid


Participants practicing advanced first aid during HLTAID014 course

Course Information

Our HLTAID014 Advanced First Aid course in Cheltenham, Melbourne, equips you to lead first aid responses in complex situations. This nationally recognised training, often called 'Level 3 First Aid', provides the skills to manage casualties, coordinate other first aiders, and administer advanced care until professional help arrives.

You will learn to manage cardiac arrest using advanced resuscitation techniques, including bag-valve-mask ventilation, and to treat a wide range of conditions such as:

  • Life-threatening bleeding requiring tourniquets and haemostatic dressings
  • Head, neck and spinal injuries
  • Fractures, sprains and strains
  • Childbirth
  • Triage for multi-casualty incidents
  • Vital signs assessment (respirations, pulse, temperature)

You can use these skills in your workplace, the home or in community settings.

The Code of Practice: First aid in the workplace advises that you should update this course every 3 years to maintain currency

The Australian Resuscitation Council advises that you should update the CPR component HLTAID009) of this course every 12 months.

Award and Delivery Details

Award Issued:

Students who successfully complete both the theoretical and practical assessment components of this nationally recognised training will be awarded the statement of attainment for:

  • HLTAID009 - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • HLTAID010 - Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
  • HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
  • HLTAID014 - Provide Advanced First Aid

Course Delivery:

This course utilises a Mixed Mode format and requires the following:

  • Online Learning Module: Approximately 4-6 hours to complete.
  • Face-to-Face Practical Assessment: Approximately 8 hours.
  • Course Enrolment Window: 90 days. You have a maximum of 90 days to complete both online and practical components.
  • Assessments: Submitted through our online learning portal.
  • Student Handbook: Click here to read.
  • Special Requirements:
    • Perform CPR on adult,child and infant manikins for at least 2 minutes each (physical activity).
    • Ability to kneel on the floor for extended periods is required.
    • Wear comfortable clothing suitable for the activities.

Prerequisites & Learner Requirements

Prerequisite Units:

  • You will be required to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Assessment as part of your enrolment process
  • There are no additional prerequisite units

Learner Requirements

To complete this course, you will need:

  • A computer or laptop with internet access.
  • A web browser (like Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge).
  • A valid personal email address (shared addresses are not allowed). If you don't have one, consider creating a free Gmail account here.

All Registered Training Organisations are required, as a mandatory part of your enrolment process, to assess your language, literacy, numeracy, and digital literacy (LLND) skills.

We administer these tests online to verify if you have the necessary skills to complete this course. If you successfully complete these tests, you will be automatically allowed to complete your enrolment and pay for your course.

If your LLND level does not meet the requirements for the course, we will contact you to discuss the steps forward depending on the level assessed. This may include additional pre-learning material or a referral to a specialist LLND service.

This course has been assessed as requiring the following LLND skill levels, which are defined by the frameworks linked below:

Skill Area Required Level
LearningLevel 2
ReadingLevel 2
WritingLevel 2
Oral CommunicationLevel 2
NumeracyLevel 1
DigitalLevel 1

For more information on how these levels are defined, please see the official documents:

As this course includes online components, you can check if you have the required digital literacy skills by taking a quick, free self-assessment tool before you decide to enrol. Click here to take the test.

Why Choose 1SDO Training?

At 1SDO, we are dedicated to providing high-quality training and assessment. We offer a blended learning approach that combines the convenience and flexibility of online learning with the benefits of face-to-face reinforcement and practical experience. This allows you to learn at your own pace while still receiving valuable hands-on training and expert guidance from our experienced trainers.

We take pride in delivering ASQA Nationally accredited first aid training courses in a friendly and accessible learning environment. This is supported by our average student rating of 4.9/5.0 across all of our feedback. We understand that every learner is unique, and we are committed to providing personalised support to help you achieve your learning goals and meet the required standards in your chosen course.

Our trainers are fully qualified, approachable, and possess a diverse range of industry experience. They are passionate about adult education and strive to help you feel confident in applying the skills you learn to real-world situations.

Course Cost

The cost for the nationally recognised HLTAID014 Provide Advanced First Aid course is $225.00.

This all-inclusive price covers your online learning, face-to-face training, and your Statement of Attainment.

Please note: All payments must be made before your certificate can be issued.