First Aid Training for Schools & Educators

First Aid Training for Schools & Educators

Schools face unique medical emergencies daily, from playground injuries and asthma attacks to allergic reactions and sporting accidents. Our first aid training for schools brings nationally recognised courses directly to your educational facility across Brisbane and Southeast Queensland, ensuring your staff can respond confidently when students need help.

Whether you’re a primary school, high school, or childcare centre, having adequate first aid arrangements, including trained staff, is a legal requirement. Our first aid courses for schools cover paediatric-specific emergencies while minimising disruption to your teaching schedule and reducing the cost of sending staff offsite for training.

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First Aid Courses for Schools Delivered Onsite

We bring onsite group first aid training directly to your school, similar to our corporate first aid training programs:

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SALECPR

HLTAID009

$49

$58

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Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

  • Essential CPR skills for all staff member

  • Quick 1-hour practical session

  • Annual renewal recommended

  • Usually delivered on the same day based on successful completion

  • Ideal for beginners and individuals looking to renew their skills.

$49

$58

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SALE011

HLTAID011

$98

$115

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Provide First Aid (includes CPR)

  • Comprehensive general first aid covering common emergencies

  • Meets requirements for non-teaching personnel

  • Suitable for group HLTAID011 first aid course training for support staff

  • Usually delivered on the same day based on successful completion

$98

$115

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SALE012

HLTAID012

$123

$145

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Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting (includes CPR)

  • Mandatory for childcare educators and recommended for all school staff

  • Covers paediatric CPR, child-specific injuries, anaphylaxis, and asthma management

  • 2.25 hours of practical training after online learning

  • Valid for 3 years (CPR renewed annually)

$123

$145

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HLTSS00068

$550

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Occupational First Aid Skill Set

$550

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Why Choose Our First Aid Courses for Schools & Educators

  • We Come to Your School: On-site first aid training for schools delivered at your location, using your school’s own first aid equipment and environment, with no need to organise relief teachers.
  • Minimal Disruption to Teaching: Flexible scheduling during pupil-free days, staff development days, or after school hours, with blended learning that combines online theory and short onsite practical sessions.
  • Education-Specific Training: First aid courses for schools designed around real classroom, playground, and excursion emergencies, with paediatric-focused techniques for children and adolescents.
  • Simple Compliance Management: Nationally recognised certificates issued through Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909, plus a free staff portal to track expiries and receive automated renewal reminders.
  • Cost-Effective Group Pricing: Discounted first aid training for schools, with practical, budget-friendly options for public and private education providers and ongoing support included.

Our first aid training for schools ensures your educators have the confidence and competence to handle medical emergencies, creating a safer environment where students can learn and thrive.

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First Aid Courses For Schools FAQs

How many staff members need first aid training in a school?

Queensland schools should have multiple trained first aiders to ensure coverage during excursions, sports events, and staff absences. While specific requirements vary by school size and activities, a general guideline is one first aider per 50 students for primary schools, with additional staff trained in HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting if you have early learning programs.
High schools with sports programs, science laboratories, or workshops may need more first aiders due to higher-risk activities. Our first aid training for schools team can assess your specific needs and recommend appropriate staff numbers based on your timetable, campus layout, and student population.

What’s the difference between HLTAID011 and HLTAID012 for school staff?

HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting is specifically designed for educators working with children and includes comprehensive paediatric content covering infant and child CPR, managing childhood illnesses, administering asthma medication, and responding to anaphylaxis. This first aid course for schools is mandatory for childcare educators and strongly recommended for primary school teachers. 

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid covers general first aid for all ages and is suitable for support staff, administration personnel, and high school teachers.

Can you deliver first aid training for schools during term time?

Yes, our first aid training for schools is tailored to accommodate your academic calendar. We can schedule training during pupil-free days, staff development days, before or after school hours, or even during term time by rotating staff through practical sessions while colleagues cover classes. 

Our blended learning approach minimises face-to-face time – staff complete 80% of coursework online at their convenience, then attend a short 2.25-hour practical assessment. This flexibility means you don’t need to arrange costly relief teachers for entire days. We’ve successfully delivered first aid courses for schools across Brisbane using various scheduling models that work around teaching commitments and school operations.

Do school first aid certificates cover excursions and camps?

Yes, staff holding HLTAID011 Provide First Aid or HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting are qualified to provide first aid during school excursions, camps, and sporting events. However, excursions to remote locations may require staff with HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in Remote or Isolated Site due to increased distance from medical facilities. Our first aid training for schools includes practical scenarios relevant to excursion situations. 

How do we manage first aid certificate renewals for our entire staff?

Our first aid courses for schools include a free staff compliance portal where you can view all employee certifications, expiry dates, and upcoming renewal requirements in one dashboard. The system sends automated email reminders to staff and administrators before certificates expire, preventing lapses in compliance. We can schedule annual renewal training sessions at your school, ensuring continuous coverage.

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