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Practical first aid know-how and answers to the questions we get asked in the training room.

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Renewals

12 Sep 2026

How long does a first aid certificate last?

First aid lasts 3 years, CPR 12 months. Here's what that means for your certificate and how to renew.

Student doing chest compressions on a CPR manikin with a training defibrillator, while a classmate watches

Choosing a course

4 Sep 2026

Which first aid course do I need? 009, 011 or 012

CPR only, general first aid or childcare first aid? How to pick between 009, 011 and 012.

Close-up of a roller bandage being wrapped around a casualty's hand

On the day

28 Aug 2026

When to call an ambulance

The signs that mean call 000 now, what to say on the call and what to do until paramedics arrive.

Renewals

19 Aug 2026

How often do you need to renew CPR?

CPR is renewed every 12 months. Here's why, who needs it current and how a quick Express renewal works.

Before you book

8 Aug 2026

How much does a first aid course cost?

Prices, eLearning and face-to-face times for every course we run in Townsville.

Trainer bandaging the forearm of a worker in overalls lying on the ground

On the day

1 Aug 2026

What to bring to a first aid course

Your USI, finished eLearning and clothes you can kneel in. Here's the full checklist.

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