First Aid & CPR (HLTAID011 Provide First Aid, including HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

Standard workplace first aid certification.

• Why essential: Required or strongly recommended for all care roles (NDIS, aged care, home care). Queensland employers expect it, and it's a legal requirement in many settings for emergencies.

• Duration: 1–2 days (renew every 3 years for CPR, 3 years for full First Aid).

• Providers: St John Ambulance, Red Cross, TAFE, etc.