Occupational Health, Safety & Wellness · Short course
First Aid Level 2
The programme focuses on intermediate first aid + workplace incident response.
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 intermediate first aid + workplace incident response.
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
- Apply intermediate first aid techniques in workplace incidents
- Conduct effective patient assessment
- Manage common medical and trauma emergencies
- Respond effectively to workplace emergencies
- Maintain compliance with OHS and first aid regulations
2 learning blocks
Detailed programme outline
01Day 1 — Introduction to first aid level 2
The published outline groups these sessions together: Introduction to first aid level 2; Patient assessment; Basic life support (BLS); Medical emergencies; Wounds & bleeding. 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 emergency care
- Scene safety and hazard identification
- Primary survey (DRABC)
- Secondary survey
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient history
- CPR techniques (Adult & Child)
- Recovery position
- Choking management
- Shock and fainting
- Seizures and epilepsy
- Asthma and breathing difficulties
- Diabetic emergencies
- Types of wounds
- Bleeding control methods
- Bandaging techniques
- Infection control
- CPR drills and simulations
- Patient assessment scenarios
- Bandaging and bleeding control exercises
Practical learning
The day’s concluding applied topics include: CPR drills and simulations; Patient assessment scenarios; Bandaging and bleeding control exercises. Practical arrangements are confirmed by the facilitator for the selected programme.
02Day 2 — Fractures & soft tissue injuries
The published outline groups these sessions together: Fractures & soft tissue injuries; Burns & environmental injuries; Poisoning & emergencies; Workplace emergencies & incident management; First aid kits & scene management. The topics below retain the course content supplied by Ratomac.
Topics to explore
- Types of fractures and sprains
- Immobilisation techniques
- Use of splints and slings
- Types of burns (thermal, chemical, electrical)
- Burn management
- Heat exhaustion and heat stroke
- Hypothermia
- Types of poisoning
- Routes of exposure
- Basic treatment and response
- Emergency procedures
- Communication and reporting
- Coordination with emergency services
- Contents and maintenance of first aid kits
- Scene control and safety
- Transporting injured persons
- Splinting and immobilisation exercises
- Burn treatment simulations
- Emergency scenario role play
Practical learning
The day’s concluding applied topics include: Splinting and immobilisation exercises; Burn treatment simulations; Emergency scenario 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.