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The Australian Lifesaving Academy NSW (ALA NSW) is the professional First Aid training arm of Surf Life Saving NSW and was established to support the volunteers who have kept our beaches safe for over 100 years.

The ALA NSW is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO ID: 90394) which delivers WorkCover Approved First Aid courses (FA04151) across the state.

The reputation and practical experience of the ALA NSW in First Aid training, aquatic rescue and sporting events is second to none. The ALA NSW offers a range of quality courses with training for individuals, companies, special interest groups and anyone wanting to learn how to provide effective First Aid and CPR. We can assist with choosing the right course for you, tailor it to your workplace or group, and also provide you with appropriate First Aid equipment.

Everyone needs First Aid training...

Do you own a swimming pool?
Do you have children?
Do you have elderly parents?
Do you belong to a sporting organisation?
Do you need a recognised WorkCover Approved First Aid certification?
Do you want to learn the skill to save the life of a loved one?

You never know when you'll need to be a lifesaver!

Available in:

Albury, Armidale, Ballina, Barragga Bay, Batehaven, Bathurst, Bega, Blayney

FIRST AID TRAINING

We provide courses in CPR, First Aid and Emergency Care as well as advanced life support including defibrillation, oxygen-aided resuscitation and spinal management. Currently we train staff and students in over 500 NSW schools, 300 childcare centres as well as hundreds of private, community and government organisations, as well as the general public and Surf Life Saving Club members.

Training can be completed at any of our public course venues across the state.

Onsite training at your workplace or home for a minimum of 5 participants.

Our team of professional First Aid Trainers and are also actively employed as lifeguards, paramedics, firemen and medics. These professionals can teach you to manage emergency First Aid situations until professional medical support is available.

All revenue raised through this First Aid training goes back to supporting the Surf Life Saving movement. This means that surf clubs in your local area and state-wide will benefit. These funds are also directed into many community education projects such as surf survival skills for school children and also to people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds through the ‘On the Same Wave’ partnership.

You can be assured that by completing your First Aid training with the ALA NSW you are learning from someone who has ‘real life’ experience that will make your training day more interesting and enjoyable.
FIRST AID COURSES

Discounts are available for onsite group bookings (minimum 5 participants required per course)

SENIOR FIRST AID – FULL COURSE

The ALA NSW course in Senior First Aid is approved by WorkCover NSW (FA04151) and delivers the essential principals, skills and knowledge for you to manage emergency first aid situations until professional medical support is available. Nationally Recognised Training- HLTFA301B Apply First Aid.

Duration: 2 day course (16 hours)

Cost: $150.00pp

Discounts are available for onsite group bookings (minimum 5 participants required per course)

SENIOR FIRST AID – FULL COUSRE (FLEXIBLE DELIVERY)

The Flexible Delivery course has the same content as the 2 day Senior First Aid course. The structure of this course is a 1 day course plus a workbook that is done prior to training. This course is also WorkCover NSW approved and ideal for those people who are unable to spend two days away from their commitments. Nationally Recognised Training – HLTFA301B Apply First Aid.

Duration: 1 day course (8 hours) + workbook

Cost: $150.00pp

Discounts are available for onsite group bookings (minimum 5 participants required per course)

SENIOR FIRST AID – RECERTIFICATION

The ALA NSW course in Senior First Aid is approved by WorkCover NSW (FA04151) and delivers the essential principals, skills and knowledge for you to manage emergency first aid situations until professional medical support is available. WorkCover requires that you complete the recertification training prior to the expiry date on your certificate. Nationally Recognised Training – HLTFA301B Apply First Aid.

Duration: 1 day course (8 hours)

Cost: $120.00pp

Discounts are available for onsite group bookings (minimum 5 participants required per course)

RESPONSIBLE FIRST AID

A half day course tailored specifically for parents and carers of infants and children. This course covers many of the major medical emergencies including CPR and anaphylaxis. Participants will learn how to identify the signs and symptoms and the First Aid protocol for dangers such as poisoning, choking, fits, allergies, drowning and burns.

Duration: 4 hours

Cost: $60.00pp

CHILDCARE ESSENTIALS FIRST AID

A course designed specifically for the care and treatment of infants and children that has a more in-depth look at dealing with childhood medical emergencies. This course also covers general First Aid principles and is approved by the Department of Community Services (DoCS).

Duration: 1 day (8 hours)

Cost: $120.00pp

CPR (CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION) – FULL COURSE

The course is based on the very latest policies and standards of the Australian Resuscitation Council. SLSNSW is also an approved provider of the NSW Department of Education and Training. Nationally recognised – HLTCPR201A Perform CPR.

Duration: 2.5 hours

Cost: $60.00pp

CPR (CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION) – ANNUAL UPDATE

The completion of a CPR Annual Update is a guideline from the Australian Resuscitation Council. Guidelines are reviewed yearly so the Annual Update is the best way to keep yourself up-to-date with the very latest in resuscitation techniques. Nationally recognised – HLTCPR201A Perform CPR.

Duration: 1.5 hours

Cost: $35.00pp

EMERGENCY CARE

Meets the NSW Department of Education & Training policy governing aquatic or overnight excursions, this course assists staff to recognise, treat and manage common medical conditions and emergency situations. Originally designed as a school-based program but is a great general interest course also.

Duration: 2 hours

Cost: $30.00pp

JUNIOR FIRST AID

Specifically designed for year 4, 5 and 6 students. Teaches these children the need for First Aid, identifying hazards, how to get help and how to perform CPR.

Duration: 2 hours

Cost: $10.00pp

ANAPHYLAXIS + ASTHMA WORKSHOP

Learning to recognise an anaphylactic or asthmatic reaction, manage the casualty and demonstration in the use of an EPIPEN.

Duration: 1.5 hours

Cost: $25.00pp

ADVANCED RESUSCITATION

Delivers training in the use and application of advanced oxygen-aided resuscitation equipment as well as machine maintenance. Training also includes a revision of CPR skills. Nationally recognised – PUAEME003C Administer Oxygen in an Emergency Situation.

Pre-requisite – Apply First Aid

Duration: 3-4 hours

Cost: $80.00pp

AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATION

Delivers the practice, application and maintenance of automatic external defibrillators.

Nationally recognised – PUAOPE010A Operate a Semi Automated Defibrillator in an Emergency.

Pre-requisite – Apply First Aid

Duration: 3-4 hours

Cost: $80.00pp

SPINAL MANAGEMENT

This course delivers the essential principals, skills and knowledge to manage emergency spinal injury situations.

Pre-requisite – Apply First Aid

Duration: 6-8 hours

Cost: $80.00pp

FIRST AID KITS AND EQUIPMENT

Surf Life Saving NSW supplies a wide range of First Aid kits for the home, car, boat, workplace or sporting group. All First Aid kits comply with Australian Standards and meet the requirements of the NSW Occupational Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulation 2001.

Other types of equipment available includes – fire extinguishers/blankest, oxygen equipment, defibrillators, patient Immobilisation, airway management and emergency patient care products.