Renew Your First Aid and CPR in WA
Not sure if you need CPR only, a first aid refresher or the full day? Answer six quick questions and see exactly which course to book, then pick a date that suits you in Perth or regional WA.
How often do you need to renew first aid and CPR?
Refresh CPR every 12 months and your full first aid certificate every 3 years. A Statement of Attainment has no legal expiry date, but most employers, industries and registration bodies use these timeframes to decide whether you are current. Their requirements take priority, so check what your workplace asks for.
Which Renewal Course Do You Need?
| Your situation | Book this | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| First aid is current (under 3 years) and only your CPR is due | HLTAID009 Provide CPR | A short practical session on adult and infant CPR and AED use |
| Your first aid is due, and you have done it within the last 3 years | HLTAID011 Refresher (blended) | Online theory first, then a practical session. Includes CPR |
| It has been more than 3 years, or this is your first time | HLTAID011 Full Day | More practice time on every skill. Includes CPR |
| You work in childcare, a school or OSHC | HLTAID012 Education and Care | Infant and child emergencies, anaphylaxis and asthma. Includes CPR |
| Help could be an hour or more away where you work | HLTAID013 Remote or Isolated Site | Longer casualty care, improvised equipment and evacuation planning |
| You lead the first aid response at work | HLTAID014 Advanced First Aid | Triage, scene management and directing other first aiders |
If your employer has named a course code, book that one. It overrides everything else on this page.
What Do You Need to Renew?
Six quick questions. You will see which course fits, how current your skills are, and a link to the next available dates. No email needed to see your result.
Why CPR Is Refreshed Every Year
CPR is a physical skill. Research consistently shows that compression depth, rate and confidence start to fade within months of training if they are not practised. The certificate stays on file, but the skill does not stay sharp on its own.
A yearly refresher puts your hands back on a manikin. You re-learn how hard and how fast to push, how to use an AED with confidence, and you catch up on any changes to Australian guidelines.
A certificate says you passed once. Regular practice is what makes you the person who steps forward.
Before the day
Blended courses have online theory to finish before your practical session. Leave yourself time to complete it.
Bring a USI
Nationally recognised training needs your Unique Student Identifier. You can create one free at usi.gov.au if you do not have one.
On the floor
Every course includes CPR on an adult manikin on the floor. If an injury makes this hard, contact Britt before booking.
First Aid Renewal: Frequently Asked Questions
Does my first aid certificate expire?
A Statement of Attainment has no legal expiry date. In practice, CPR is refreshed every 12 months and full first aid every 3 years, and most employers use those timeframes. Employer, industry or registration body requirements take priority.
Can I renew my first aid completely online?
No. Nationally recognised first aid includes a practical assessment done in person, including CPR on a manikin. Online theory is part of a blended course, but the skills are assessed face to face.
I only need CPR. Do I have to do the full first aid course?
No. If your first aid certificate is still current and only your CPR is due, HLTAID009 Provide CPR is the course you need.
My first aid ran out a while ago. Can I still do the refresher?
If you completed first aid within the last 3 years, the blended HLTAID011 refresher suits you. If it has been longer, the full day gives you more time to rebuild your skills.
Can I renew before my certificate is due?
Yes. You can book any time. Many people renew a month or two early so they never have a gap in cover at work.
Do you run renewals in regional WA?
Yes. Public sessions run across Perth and regional WA, and on-site training is available for workplace groups of four or more.
How do I book?
All dates are on the upcoming sessions page. Choose your course and venue, and the booking and payment are completed on our training partner's secure system.
Get More From Your Refresher
What to practise and ask
How to use your refresher to fix the parts that did not stick last time.
Pick a Date and Stay Current
Every public session across Perth and regional WA is listed in one place, with venue, times and a direct booking link.
Training and Assessment is delivered by Britt at Regional Education and Career Help Australia on behalf of ABC First Aid RTO 3399. In an emergency, call 000.