First Aid Course in South Australia – Be Ready to Respond in an Emergency
Gain essential life-saving skills with a nationally recognised First Aid Course in South Australia. Knowing how to respond to medical emergencies can make all the difference in saving a life or preventing further injury, whether at work, at home or in the community.
Our First Aid training in SA provides hands-on instruction aligned with:
✔ Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines
✔ Legal, workplace, and community first aid requirements
✔ Australian National Peak Clinical Bodies' standards
What You’ll Learn in our First Aid Course in SA
This comprehensive first aid training equips you with the skills to:
Assess the casualty and ensure safety in emergencies
Call for emergency services and provide critical detailsPerform CPR on adults, children, and infants following best practices
Use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) effectively
Administer an autoinjector for anaphylaxis and asthma medicationAssist someone choking or experiencing a severe allergic reaction
Apply immobilisation techniques for fractures, dislocations, sprains, and strains
Manage casualties with non-life-threatening bleeding and shock
Why Take our First Aid Course?
Emergencies can happen anywhere, anytime. Training in first aid ensures you can provide immediate and effective treatment before professional help arrives. This course also covers:
Basic anatomy and physiology, including differences in treating adults, children, and infants
Understanding the Chain of Survival and why early intervention is crucial
How to document and report incidents accurately
Recognising psychological impacts and knowing when to seek support
Reviewing incidents to improve your skills and response times
Enroll in our First Aid Course
Be prepared for real-life emergencies with a certified First Aid Course in SA. Whether you're a workplace first aider, teacher, parent, carer, or community member, this course will give you the confidence to respond when it matters most.
Units Delivered
The following units will be included in your certificate:
HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
HLTAID010 - Provide basic emergency life support
Course Price
$150.00 Online with Face to Face
$190.00 Face to Face
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Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.
Refresher Face to Face contact time of at least 6 Hours
Blended Face to Face contact time of at least 6 Hours
Face-to-Face Face to Face contact time of at least 7 Hours 30 Mins
Online with face-to-face assessment Face to Face contact time of at least 1 Hour
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Participants must have the physical capacity to perform the practical demonstrations, such as 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on the floor and rescue breathing techniques on manikins.
Online study: Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic devices with access to the internet to complete the online/ pre-course studies.
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Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.
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This certificate has an industry recommended renewal period of 36 months
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Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.
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Performance tasks and practical scenarios:
Perform CPR on an adult (incl. the use of an AED and placing a casualty into the recovery position)
Complete a first aid incident report form based on the simulated first aid scenario
Perform CPR on an infant
Manage a casualty with anaphylaxis
Manage a casualty with asthma
Manage a choking casualty
Manage a casualty with non-life-threatening bleeding and shock, requiring minor wound cleaning
Manage a casualty with a nosebleed
Manage a casualty with a fracture and dislocation
Manage a casualty with a sprain and strain
Manage a casualty with envenomation (snake/ funnel-web spider bite)
Theory assessment: A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice questions.
Refund and Cancellation Policy
We understand that life and unexpected circumstances can sometimes affect your ability to attend a course. We will always try to be as flexible as possible; however, changes to bookings, including transfers, cancellations and amendments, may incur a $25 administration fee to cover administration and payment processing costs.
Course Transfers
Each participant may transfer their booking once to another available course date, subject to availability.
5 or more days' notice: One transfer is available free of charge.
Less than 5 days' notice: A $25 administration fee applies.
Further transfers: Additional administration fees may apply.
Cancellations & Refunds
More than 10 days before the course: Full refund.
Less than 10 days before the course: 75% refund.
Once the course has commenced: No refund.
Extenuating Circumstances
We understand that genuine unexpected circumstances can occur. At the discretion of Regional First Aid, administration fees may be waived or a full course credit may be offered for a future course.
Cancellation by Regional First Aid
If Regional First Aid is unable to deliver the scheduled course, participants will be offered an alternative course date or a full refund.
Who we are
Founded over 12 years ago, Regional First Aid was built on a passion for empowering individuals and businesses with lifesaving skills. Drawing on Jane Purdie’s extensive experience as an enrolled nurse and ambulance officer, the business set out to make high-quality first-aid training accessible to everyday people and professionals.
Based in regional SA, we have grown into a trusted provider across industries like healthcare, construction, education, and community services. Our courses range from First Aid and CPR to Low Voltage Rescue, Medication Training, Sharps and Infection Control, White Card Training, Aged Care Support, and Mental Health First Aid.
Our training is practical and real-world focused, using authentic scenarios to ensure participants feel confident to act in emergencies. We also offer CITB-funded opportunities, making essential training more accessible.
As we continue to expand, our mission remains clear—providing high-quality, innovative training that empowers people to make a difference when it matters most.
Find Us
43 Russell St, Matta Flat SA 5554, Australia
Phone: (08) 88211783 or 0418819017
Mon – Fri 7am–4pm
Saturday 8:30am–1:30pm
Sunday Closed