Critical Response First Aid Training
Completed in 1 day
The course is 7.5 hours over two sessions
5-star training
Discover why businesses trust St John as a training provider
Advanced level
Recommended to hold HLTAID011 Provide First Aid Certificate
Flexible delivery
Private and on site delivery for groups of 8+
When Every Minute Matters
If your worksite is hours from emergency services, your team can't afford to rely on standard first aid alone. This training ensures that:
Isolated workers respond decisively when help isn't nearby.
Life-threatening trauma like severe bleeding or airway obstruction is handled immediately.
Your company meets duty-of-care and reduces risk exposure.
Employees feel equipped, not helpless, in critical incidents.
Designed for high-risk and isolated workers, including:
Emergency Service Officers
Medical Emergency Service Officers
Defence & Corrections
Security Personnel
Lifeguards
Isolated Workers
Site Supervisors
Training Options
Choose the critical response training that fits your team's need
Option One
Critical Response First Aid Skills
Half day session • 4 hours • $250
Essential tactical first aid skills for immediate
response situations. Perfect for teams needing core emergency skills.
response situations. Perfect for teams needing core emergency skills.
In this session you'll master
MARCH Trauma Assessment
Systematic patient evaluation and triage using appropriate medical protocols
Tourniquet Application
Control severe bleeding effectively when every second counts in emergency situations
Wound Packing & Trauma Bandaging
Stabilise serious injuries and prevent infection using advanced techniques
Airway Management
Ensure clear airways and proper breathing in critical trauma situations
Temperature Management
Handle hypo/hyperthermia and thermal regulation in trauma patients
Option Two
Critical Response Training
Full day training • 7 hours • $450
Complete critical response training including first aid skills and advanced oxygen resuscitation. For teams with access to oxygen equipment.
You'll master everything in option one plus
Bag Valve Mask Ventilation
Support patients in respiratory distress with manual ventilation techniques
Oropharyngeal Airway (OPA) Use
Insert and manage airways using oropharyngeal airways (OPA) and nasopharyngeal airways (NPA) to maintain open breathing passages.
Monitoring Vitals
Track pulse, oxygen saturation and conscious state
Oxygen Therapy Delivery
Administer oxygen using various delivery methods for respiratory support
Equipment Checks & Maintenance
Perform proper checks and upkeep of resuscitation equipment
Limited spaces available for 22nd October &
26th November 2025
26th November 2025
Key benefits
What Makes This Critical Response Training Different From Standard First Aid Programs
Clinically Developed
Based on protocols developed by clinical trainers and paramedics with lived emergency response experience
Real-World Relevance
Designed specifically for remote and tactical environments where your team operates
Focused Training
Based on tactical/military grade content, streamlined into one powerful and intensive day of learning
High-Impact Equipment
Learn with actual trauma kits, IFAKs, defibrillators, and oxygen units used in emergencies
Need training for 8+ employees?
We can arrange dedicated sessions at your preferred dates and location to suit your operational requirements.
