Mount Isa is renowned for containing vast mineral deposits, including silver, lead, and zinc.
It is also home to an Australia Wide First Aid (AWFA) training location.
That's right - we are now offering first aid courses in the 'Oasis of the Outback'.
Continue reading for more information on why completing our Mount Isa first aid training will help you become the most effective first aider possible.
Click the relevant link below to enrol in one of our Mount Isa first aid courses:
Why is first aid training important?
Before we look at our Mount Isa first aid training, let's look at why becoming a certified first aider is important.
First aid is the immediate medical assistance rendered to a person who has sustained a sudden illness or injury while waiting for professional medical care.
Competent first aiders are trained to take control of the emergency scene and respond effectively to the casualty's condition. This can subsequently reduce the casualty's risk of permanent disability and even death.
Likewise, competent first aiders are trained to identify and minimise potential hazards in the home and workplace. This is why Safe Work Australia makes first aid training a requirement for many Australian jobs.
For more information on the importance of first aid, please head to our Resource Library.
Mount Isa
So why are we setting up stumps at Mount Isa?
Because Mount Isa serves as the administrative, commercial, and industrial centre of Queensland's vast north-western region.
It is home to Mount Isa Mines, one of the most productive single mines in world history, and the artificial Lake Moondarra. Lake Moondarra provides the city with drinking water and is a hub for water sports, bird watching, and other recreational activities.
At Mount Isa, we will be running our first aid courses out of the Mount Isa Neighbourhood Centre.
The Mount Isa Neighbourhood Centre provides a range of social services to individuals and families in the Mount Isa community. This includes general counselling, emergency relief, homemaker and childcare services, and social and recreational activities.
What first aid courses do we offer in Mount Isa?
We offer the following first aid courses in Mount Isa:
HLTAID009 Provide CPR
Our Mount Isa HLTAID009 course is trained and assessed in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines. It will teach you how to respond to an emergency using the DRSABCD action plan, how to perform CPR, and how to use an AED.
Our Mount Isa HLTAID009 course comprises an online eLearning component and face to face assessed training. It is recommended that you allow up to 2.5 hours to complete the online eLearning component. The face to face assessed training, meanwhile, takes 2 hours in a classroom environment.
HLTAID011 Provide first aid
Our Mount Isa HLTAID011 course is trained and assessed in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines. It will teach you how to respond to an emergency using DRSABCD, how to perform CPR, and how to use an AED. It will also teach you how to apply first aid principles for a variety of injuries or illnesses.
Our Mount Isa HLTAID011 course comprises an online eLearning component and face to face assessed training. It is recommended that you allow up to 6 hours to complete the online eLearning component. The face to face assessed training, meanwhile, takes 4 hours in a classroom environment.
HLTAID012 Provide first aid in an education and care setting
Our Mount Isa HLTAID012 course is trained and assessed in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines. It will teach you how to respond to an emergency using DRSABCD, how to perform CPR, and how to use an AED. It will also teach you how to provide first aid in emergency situations common to the education and care industry, such as anaphylaxis and asthma.
Our Mount Isa HLTAID012 course comprises an online eLearning component and face to face assessed training. It is recommended that you allow up to 6 hours to complete the online eLearning component. The face to face assessed training, meanwhile, takes 5 hours in a classroom environment.
For more details about the first aid training we offer in Mount Isa, please head to our Mount Isa location page.
What to expect from your first aid course Mount Isa
As we mentioned earlier, all of our first aid courses in Mount Isa comprise an online eLearning component and face to face assessed training.
The online eLearning component is a multiple-choice quiz that you can attempt as many times as you need with the support of our free First Aid eBook. It must be completed at least the night before attending your first aid course in Mount Isa.
Once you have completed the online first aid training, you will get to test your knowledge during the face to face assessed training. This will be under the support and guidance of an experienced Australia Wide First Aid (AWFA) trainer.
We pride ourselves on developing the most effective first aiders possible. As such, the trainers at our Mount Isa first aid courses have a wealth of real-life experience in first aid situations.
Our first aid courses in Mount Isa also have the following amenities to keep our students comfortable and engaged in the learning process:
- Parking only walking distance away
- Accessible via public transport
- Toilets
- Drinking water
- Classroom-style seating
- Hygiene in line with current infection controls
- HLTAID012 students also get a scheduled 30-minute lunch break
And thanks to our Price Beat Guarantee, you won't have to pay an arm and a leg to complete our first aid courses in Mount Isa. If you find a cheaper equivalent course, we will beat it by 10%.
Likewise, after completing your first aid course in Mount Isa, you will receive your first aid certificate on the same day. AWFA is a registered training organisation that has been delivering first aid training since 1996, so our certificates are nationally recognised.
Head to our website to enrol now in one of our Mount Isa first aid courses.
Final thoughts
Our Mount Isa first aid courses will help you become the most effective first aider possible. This is regardless of whether you are looking for a first aid refresher course or are completely new to the world of first aid training.
During our Mount Isa first aid courses, you will undertake online eLearning and face to face assessed training to develop the capacity to respond to medical emergencies. These skills will help you preserve life, prevent deterioration, and promote recovery in emergency situations.
To enrol in one of our Mount Isa first aid training courses, simply head to our Mount Isa location page and follow the prompts.
We can also come to you - to organise tailored group first aid training at your home or workplace, please head to our group bookings page.
