First aid, CPR and manual handling
Short, practical courses at our Adelaide CBD campus. Pick your course and a day, book online, complete the pre-learning, then join us in class.
Our short courses
Provide First Aid
The standard workplace first aid course. Learn to assess an emergency, give first aid for common injuries and illnesses, and perform CPR with a defibrillator.
- Online pre-learning before class
- Renew every 3 years (CPR every 12 months)
- Certificate issued within 24 hours
Provide CPR
Learn to recognise a cardiac emergency, perform CPR on adults, children and infants, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED).
- Online pre-learning before class
- Renew every 12 months
- Certificate issued within 24 hours
Manual handling workshop
Practical training in safe lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling, so you can protect your back and work safely in care, hospitality and other workplaces.
- Hands-on practice
- Certificate of attendance
- Great before placement or a new job
Every week, four days a week
All sessions run face to face from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Level 5, 117 King William Street, Adelaide.
Book online
Choose your course and day, fill in the booking form, upload your photo ID and pay securely.
Complete pre-learning
We email you the online pre-learning. Finish it before your session.
Attend and get certified
Join the hands-on session. First aid certificates are issued within 24 hours.
What to bring
- Photo ID
- Your Unique Student Identifier (USI) for accredited courses
- Comfortable clothes: you will kneel on the floor for CPR
- Proof you completed the pre-learning
Group and workplace bookings
Need first aid, CPR or manual handling training for your team? We can run it at our campus or at your workplace. Tell us what you need and we will contact you with dates and a quote.
Short course FAQs
Who can do these courses?
Anyone aged 18 or over. You need to be able to perform 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on the floor for the accredited courses.
How often should I renew?
CPR (HLTAID009) every 12 months. First aid (HLTAID011) every 3 years, with CPR refreshed every 12 months.
When will I get my certificate?
Certificates for HLTAID011 and HLTAID009 are issued within 24 hours of completing the course. Manual handling gives a certificate of attendance.
Do I need a USI?
Yes, for nationally recognised courses. You can create one free at usi.gov.au.
Ready to book?
Choose your course and a Tuesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday session.