Occupational Health, Safety & Wellness · Short course
First Aid Level 1
The programme focuses on basic response • awareness • compliance.
The programme
Programme overview
Programme content and duration follow the supplied Ratomac outline. Confirm entry requirements and the applicable certificate before booking.
The programme focuses on basic response • awareness • compliance.
The programme combines subject knowledge with workplace application. The detailed day-by-day outline below includes the published session themes and individual topics, so you can compare the course with the responsibilities of your role.
Practical work and assessment are part of the supplied outline. The facilitator must determine suitable equipment, supervision and activities for the selected training level.
Who should attend
Is this programme for you?
Workplace first aiders, emergency response personnel and teams developing their emergency preparedness. Entry level and prior-training requirements should be checked before enrolment.
- Individuals with responsibilities relevant to the programme’s subject.
- Workplace teams arranging training for designated personnel.
- Supervisors coordinating readiness, communication and follow-up.
Purpose of the learning
Intended learning outcomes
- Understand basic first aid principles
- Perform CPR and basic life support
- Manage minor injuries and common emergencies
- Respond safely to workplace incidents
- Apply basic OHS awareness in emergency situations
1 learning blocks
Detailed programme outline
01Day 1 — Introduction to first aid
The published outline groups these sessions together: Introduction to first aid; Patient assessment; Basic life support (BLS); Common injuries & medical emergencies; Workplace first aid & scene management. The topics below retain the course content supplied by Ratomac.
Topics to explore
- Legal requirements (OHS Act & First Aid Regulations)
- Role and responsibilities of a First Aider
- Principles of first aid
- Scene safety and hazard identification
- Primary survey (DRABC)
- Checking responsiveness
- Basic vital signs observation
- Calling for help and emergency services
- CPR (Adult)
- Recovery position
- Choking management
- Minor wounds and bleeding
- Nosebleeds
- Burns (basic treatment)
- Shock recognition
- Fainting and unconsciousness
- First aid kit contents
- Basic incident reporting
- Maintaining safety at the scene
- Introduction to workplace emergency procedures
- CPR demonstration and practice
- Basic bandaging techniques
- Emergency response role play
Practical learning
The day’s concluding applied topics include: CPR demonstration and practice; Basic bandaging techniques; Emergency response role play. Practical arrangements are confirmed by the facilitator for the selected programme.
From discussion to application
How the programme could be delivered
The supplied outline combines knowledge sessions with practical activities. The detailed topics are grouped by training day, with any optional day identified in the outline.
The programme includes formative activities and a summative assessment approach. Ratomac will confirm the specific practical evaluation, evidence requirements and certificate applicable to the booking.
For workplace groups, include your operating environment, participant roles and any existing training when you enquire. This helps the team assess suitability without assuming that every level has the same requirements.
Discuss your requirements
Dates, duration & arrangements
Contact Ratomac to agree the final programme, duration and delivery format. Include your preferred timing, location and whether the enquiry is for yourself or a team.
Discuss this programme ↗Content and duration follow the supplied Ratomac programme outline.