The Professional Upgrade to Basic First Aid & Wilderness First Aid Training Ready to Upgrade Your First Aid Skills? Move beyond basic first aid to nationally recognised medical response qualifications.
The Certificate II in Medical Service First Response qualification reflects the role of first medical response workers or volunteers who provide initial care to patients. In accordance with training.gov.au this qualification is desirable for people who may be called upon to provide basic first aid and emergency responses in the prehospital or out-of-hospital environment. A highly practical and interactive program, it provides the knowledge and skills for Medical Service Responders who require the ability to respond, assess, manage, extricate and transport persons involved in traumatic and life-threatening incidents in rural and remote situations.
Receive an Australian Qualifications Framework Certificate II - a genuine qualification that employers recognise and value.
Go beyond basic first aid with advanced resuscitation, oxygen therapy, and professional medical response techniques.
Specifically designed for rural, remote, and challenging environments where professional medical help is delayed.
Ideal for outdoor professionals, emergency service volunteers, workplace first aiders, and career changers.
Covers trauma management, patient extrication, transport, and coordination of emergency responses.
Intensive hands-on scenarios and simulated emergency situations prepare you for real-world challenges.
Core Units:
Electives Units:
For further information on any of the above units refer to training.gov.au
*HLTAID011 Provide first aid is a formal pre-requisite for HLTAID015 and is covered within this program.
This comprehensive program combines online theory modules with 5 days of intensive face-to-face practical training, featuring realistic emergency scenarios and hands-on skills development.
There are no stated prerequisites for this course but you are required to:
Complete the online training prior to commencement of the course.
Have a reasonable level of physical fitness in order to participate. In particular you will be required to do the following:
Students must have language, literacy and numeracy skills (LLN) to interpret and apply relevant information to commence learning in this program. An LLN assessment may be conducted upon receipt of enrolment application to ensure each student has the appropriate level of skills required to undertake this course.
We can provide assistance for Language, Literacy and Numeracy. If you have a Disability please contact administration on 02 47222471 or info@5startraining prior to starting the course.
Students holding a previous certification for the unit of competency and are seeking recognition must supply their credential at the time of enrolment.
Recognition of Prior Learning or RPL is used to determine if you are eligible for advanced standing within the HLT21020 Certificate II in Medical Service First Response based on your previous experience and qualifications.
The RPL process is detailed and requires you to prove without question your competency across the units of competency. If you are not sure you can show competency then it is recommended you do not commence the RPL process.
To gain an understanding of the skills and knowledge within each unit refer to training.gov.au
This training is subsidised by the NSW Government under Smart and Skilled for eligible participants, however places are limited, and fee free training is not guaranteed.
Students will have the opportunity to apply for Smart & Skilled funding when enrolling into theHLT21020 Certificate II in Medical Services First Response.
REFUNDS
Fee paying students are eligible for refunds in certain cases. For more details, please refer to refund policy in the pre enrolment information.
All course materials, handouts and personal protective equipment will be provided.
Eligibility criteria for all Smart and Skilled Programs:
A person who is eligible to receive subsidised training in all Smart and Skilled Programs (except Smart and Skilled Entitlement Apprenticeships and Traineeship Program) is a person who at the time of enrolment into the Certificate II in Medical Services First Response HLT21020 with 5 Star Training& Consulting :
AND:
Are you:
Fee exemptions are available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, students with disabilities and the dependents of Disability Support Pension recipients.
Further information for Smart and Skilled can be found on the following website:
https://education.nsw.gov.au/skills-nsw/apprentices-and-trainees/low-cost-and-free-training- options/smart-and-skilled
You must have a USI number for this course - apply now at https://www.usi.gov.au/
218 Katoomba Street, Katoomba (across the road from ALDI)
The classroom is located in the old games room of the Katoomba Town Centre Motel
9.00 am - 5.00 pm Daily approx
NO Parking on Premises. Please park on the surrounding streets.
Due to the practical nature of the course, participants are advised to wear clothing appropriate for outdoor activities. You will be required to bring the following items:
