First aid guides
Plain-English answers to the questions we get asked most often in class — what the rules actually say, which course you need, and what to do in the moments that matter. Written by Best First Aid Training, who deliver nationally recognised first aid and CPR training across Western Sydney.
How often do you need to renew a first aid certificate in Australia?
First aid runs three years, CPR runs one — and both often sit on the same certificate. What the currency periods are and why they differ.
CPR, first aid or childcare first aid — which course do you need?
HLTAID009, HLTAID011, HLTAID012, HLTWHS005 and CHCPRT025 explained, and the booking mistake that makes people pay twice.
DRSABCD: the first aid action plan explained
The sequence taught in every Australian first aid course, step by step, and why the order matters under pressure.
Childcare first aid requirements: what the National Regulations say
Regulation 136 in plain English — who has to be on site, how long training stays current, and the register mistake that hides non-compliance.
What is a USI, and why can’t I get my certificate without one?
The free lifelong number every nationally recognised course needs — how to create it, and the name mismatch that holds certificates up.
More guides are added as we go. For course information see all courses, or get in touch.
