What Is the HLTAID009 Minimum Age Requirement in Australia?

Picture a 15-year-old at a school swimming carnival who knows exactly what to do when a teammate collapses who drops to their knees, starts compressions, and keeps going until the ambulance arrives. Now picture that same teenager being turned away from a CPR course the month before because nobody could give a straight answer about […]

First Aid Course Minimum Age Requirements in Australia: Can Kids and Teenagers Get Certified?

“Can my 14-year-old babysitter get first aid certified?” “Is my son too young to take a CPR course?” These are questions parents and educators ask us daily. The short answer: the minimum age for most first aid courses in Australia is 14 years old, but there’s more to know before booking. Here’s the thing – […]