Two learners practising CPR on manikins during a first aid course

First aid & medical

PHECC First Aid Essentials Basic First Aid

This 1-day First Aid Essentials training course is designed by PHECC to provide individuals and groups with a comprehensive foundational first aid skill set, including a core module in Cardiac First Response (CFR Community). It equips participants to handle emergency and non-emergency medical situations effectively across home, recreational, and workplace environments.

  • Duration1 day
  • Cert valid2 years
  • DeliveryOn-site

Course outline

  1. Chain of Survival & Patient Assessment
  2. Cardiac First Response (CFR) & Adult/Child CPR
  3. Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Operation
  4. Choking Management
  5. Severe Bleeding & Wounds
  6. Shock Management
  7. Burns & Scalds
  8. Medical Emergencies (Asthma, Seizures, etc.)
  9. Musculoskeletal Injuries (Fractures, Sprains & Strains)

What your team will be able to do

  • Deal with life-threatening or potentially life-threatening conditions in the pre-hospital environment until the arrival of emergency medical services.
  • Provide a First Aid Response for conditions not thought to be life-threatening to prevent further harm before medical help arrives.
  • Safely retrieve and appropriately use an automated external defibrillator (AED) during a cardiac arrest.
  • Display the requisite personal skills including composure, competence, and self-confidence while understanding their operational limitations.

Who should attend

The First Aid Essentials Standard is aimed at the general public, workplace employees, community members, and anyone requiring a versatile basic first aid and cardiac response skill set for occupational, home, or recreational settings.

Certification and standards

Continuous assessment and practical skills evaluation.

On successful completion, participants receive the PHECC First Aid Essentials certificate. Training is delivered in line with current PHECC clinical guidance by qualified instructors.

This course is certified through our affiliation with a PHECC Approved Training Institute (ATI), Universal First Aid Services.

Good to know

  • 1 day (6.5 hours teaching time).
  • Good understanding of English required
  • Small groups: a maximum of 8 learners per instructor, so everyone gets plenty of hands-on practice.
  • Includes an individual learner manual, all equipment, and practical scenario-based instruction.
  • Learners with specific learning requirements, or who need an interpreter, should let us know in advance.
  • This course can be delivered at a client's venue.

Often booked together

Train your team in one visit