Can I have the First Aid course conducted at my workplace?

Yes, St John specialise in on-site training. This training can be focused to provide specific emphasis on risks present in your industry or environment. For more information contact: sales@stjohnvic.com.au

What sort of clothes should I wear when I attend a training session?

Comfortable casual clothing is recommended in order to cope with activities such as bending, kneeling and lying on the floor.

I have special needs, can I still do a First Aid course?

Depending on the type of need - physical, sensory, literacy or intellectual - you can still participate in a First Aid course - please advise us of your requirements.

Is parking available at your venues?

As we have many venues across Victoria - you will need to check at the time of booking the parking arrangements available.

Is there Recognition of Prior Learning for First Aid courses?

Recognition of Prior Learning or RPL is available for courses where prerequisites are required.

Written evidence will need to be forwarded to St John for verification. Each application will be judged on its individual merits by the Principal Trainer. Applications must be received at least 4 weeks prior to commencement of the course.

My Level 2 certificate recently expired and I need it to enroll into an advanced level First Aid course. Do I need to re-sit the entire Level 2 course again?

If your certificate has recently expired (within 2-3 weeks) you can complete a refresher course otherwise you will be required to suit the Senior First Aid course again. St has developed a Senior First Aid FASTTRACK Level 2 to allow you to finish the course with only one day in the classroom with some at home learning. Once you have renewed your Level 2 certification you will be able to enrol in an advanced First Aid course.

What do I need to bring to the class I have enrolled in?

You will need to bring a note pad and pen for note taking and your booking confirmation form.

Why does my certificate need to be renewed every three years?

It is a requirement in most states and territories that a workplace first aider must renew their first aid certificate at least every three years to ensure that first aid skills are current.

My certificate expired 2 months ago. Am I still current?

No, you need to complete another first aid course.

I have always had a first aid certificate - until 5 years ago. Do I have to do the whole course again?

Yes, first aid knowledge and skills changes all the time and a new course needs to be completed.

I got my Senior First Certificate almost a year ago, and I was told that I should do a resuscitation course each year for the next few years .. is this true?

It is not a legal requirement to complete a resuscitation course each year. However, the Australian Resuscitation Council (www.resus.org.au) recommends that first aiders should be able to demonstrate their resuscitation skills on a regular basis. St John recommends that a refresher course is done every year to ensure that a first aider is able to effectively perform resuscitation.

Can I enroll in an Occupational First Aid course when I completed my Senior First Aid certificate (pre-requisite) with another provider?

Yes, provided that the certificate was issued in the last three years.

Why does the certificate say Apply Basic First Aid when I thought I was doing a Senior First Aid course?

When you complete a St John Senior First Aid course, you complete the requirements for both a St John Senior First Aid certificate and the requirements for the national competency HLTFA1A Apply Basic First Aid. Many national vocational qualifications (eg. Certificate III in Children's Services) require the completion of the HLTFA1A competency.

If I do a course with St John in one state/territory, can I do a refresher in another state/territory?

Yes

I have trouble reading, is there a different way I can do the assessment?

Most of the assessment in St John first aid courses is practical and does not require extensive reading. St John will adjust assessment to take account of the needs of individual students.