Learn the skills to perform life-saving (CPR) on an adult, child or infant who is unconscious and not breathing normally.
Suitable for both people in workplaces and members of the public who would like a comprehensive first aid course.
Equips adults with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to recognise, understand and respond to a friend, family member, co-worker, or another adult, experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis
Learn the skills to perform life-saving (CPR) on an adult, child or infant who is unconscious and not breathing normally.
Suitable for both people in workplaces and members of the public who would like a comprehensive first aid course.
Suitable for both people in workplaces and members of the public who would like a comprehensive first aid course.
Equips adults with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to recognise, understand and respond to a friend, family member, co-worker, or another adult, experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis
Learn the skills to perform life-saving (CPR) on an adult, child or infant who is unconscious and not breathing normally.
No pre-learning required.
Course delivery: 8.5 hours face-to-face training in small groups with strict infection control practices. A mixture of practical exercises and video.
Requires pre-learning.
Course delivery: 4.75 hours face-to-face training in small groups with strict infection control practices. A mixture of practical exercises and video. The pre-learning uses a range of videos.
Requires online pre-learning prior to your Virtual Classroom date
Course delivery: 4.75 hours (up to 5 hrs) online Virtual Classroom in real time, live with your trainer on a video conference with a small group of students. Practical skills assessments completed in this session. New training resources (including manikin) delivered for you to keep. You need reliable internet access and a laptop or tablet with a camera, speaker and microphone.
Students are required to perform assessment tasks on another person, who acts as the ‘mock casualty’. Students need to arrange a second person to join them for 1hr 15 mins in the second half of the class.
Course delivery: A mixture of practical exercises and video
Requires online pre-learning prior to your Virtual Classroom date
Course delivery: 2 hours 10 mins online Virtual Classroom in real time, live with your trainer on a video conference with a small group of students. Practical skills assessments completed in this session. New training resources (including manikin) delivered for you to keep. You need reliable internet access and a laptop or tablet with a camera, speaker and microphone.
Students are required to perform assessment tasks on another person, who acts as the ‘mock casualty’. Students need to arrange a second person to join them for 15 mins in the second half of the class .
In 1 x 4 hour session face to face plus 5-7 hours of pre-learning completed before the class, you will learn how to provide initial support to an adult experiencing a mental health problem or crisis, until professional help is received. Practical, evidence based and no assessments.
1 x 4 hour refresher course for individuals who have completed Mental Health First Aid Training within the last 3 years, to update knowledge and build on the skills. You will need to provide a copy of your Certificate of Accreditation to the Instructor prior to the training.
In 1 x 5 hour session online plus 5-7 hours of pre-learning completed before the class, you will learn how to provide initial support to an adult experiencing a mental health problem or crisis, until professional help is received. Practical, evidence based and no assessments.
Course delivery: face-to-face training in small groups. Interactive workshop with practical skills exercises. One full day class with 2hrs online pre-learning.
Read the latest on First Aid training updates
Knowing how to provide emergency medical care to a person in need is an essential life-saving skill. Whether you require a certification for work or are just interested in expanding your knowledge base, first aid and CPR courses are a vital life skill everyone needs to know.
As a part of the Victorian community for over 141 years, St John Ambulance is proud to offer both in-person and online first aid courses.
A first aid course is designed to teach participants how to properly administer first aid during an emergency. Our first aid courses offer a variety of different learning opportunities, from tutorials to hands-on training. The skills you learn during your course depend on which course you take — some courses are specialised to unique groups.
Some of the most common skills taught in St John Ambulance first aid courses include:
Whether you opt to take our in-person or online first aid courses, you will be provided with the opportunity to practice your skills hands-on with the guidance of your First Aid Trainer. We know you will enjoy participating and asking questions as you get comfortable with the contents of a standard first aid kit.
We recommend that everyone take a first aid course. Having first aid training is an excellent life skill to use and helps to improve the safety of our local communities. Common professions that require first aid training include:
At St John Ambulance, we are incredibly proud to be a leading provider of first aid courses in Melbourne and Victoria. With both first time and renewal courses available, we offer a wide variety of session options and times to best work around your busy schedule.
Looking for first aid courses in Victoria or Melbourne?
Our in-person courses are a fantastic option for those looking to get direct feedback from one of our first aid trainers. All in-person courses follow the required safety and distancing protocols to ensure the safety of all participants. To learn more about what we are doing to keep our in-person courses safe, please stay up to date on the latest updates on our website.
For those looking for a virtual option, we have got you covered. We offer live in real time first aid courses in Victoria. Once registered, we will deliver the supplies you need to complete the course from the comfort of your home or workplace. Simply log onto our website with the link provided at the time of your course to begin your training. We will send you your certification soon after completing the course.
At St John Ambulance Victoria, we are proud to be a safety partner in the Victorian community for over 141 years. By offering award-winning first aid training courses all across the country, St John Ambulance Victoria has a recognised reputation of community partnership, safety, and trust.
Need some additional assistance with which first aid course to book? Please feel free to contact us or give us a call at 1300 360 455.