Industry Overview – First Aid

This site (weblink provided below) provides employment and training information and data on First Aid training.

First Aid is the immediate treatment or care provided to a person suffering from an injury or illness until more advanced care is given, or the person recovers.

First Aid prepares individuals with the fundamental skills to provide the required support before medical assistance arrives. The application of First Aid can reduce and/or prevent hospitalisation, requirement for treatment/s and potential long-term health implications.

Hundreds of thousands of people complete First Aid training every year, whether it be for personal development (for example, a parent), or to meet job role specifications or Work Health & Safety (WHS) requirements.

First Aid is applicable across all industry areas. By legislation, all organisations in Australia have jurisdictional obligations regarding Work Health and Safety or Occupational Health and Safety. First Aid training requirements differ across industries as well as jurisdictions. Some industries require specific competencies. For example, in early childhood education and care, workers are required to be trained in anaphylaxis (HLTAID004 – Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting).