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First aid

First-aid training

The Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) provides first-aid training, including:

  • first-aid awareness
  • introductory to advanced first aid
  • industry-specific first-aid training
  • accredited and non-accredited courses
  • regionally based and eLearning formats
  • tailored training for groups.

Besides general first aid, courses may cover:

  • cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
  • baby and toddler first aid
  • training for medical professionals.

Book online or call 13 00 36 90 03.

First-aid kits

QAS also sell first-aid kits and other first-aid products. Call 1300 369 003 for more information.

What to keep in your first-aid kit at home

Bandages, dressings and bindings

  • 1 packet of plastic strips
  • 1 roll of non-allergenic tape
  • 2 sterile eye pads
  • 4 triangular bandages
  • 1 conforming gauze bandage (10cm)
  • 1 conforming gauze bandage (7.5cm)
  • 1 conforming gauze bandage (5cm)
  • 1 hospital crepe bandage (10cm)
  • 1 sterile combine dressing (9cm x 10cm)
  • 1 sterile combine dressing (20cm x 20cm)
  • 1 medium wound dressing (#14)
  • 2 non-adhesive dressings (5cm x 7.5cm)
  • 1 non-adhesive dressing (10cm x 7.5cm)
  • 2 square gauze swabs
  • 5 alcohol swabs
  • 1 wound-closure steri-strip

Tools

  • 1 pair stainless steel scissors (sharp/blunt)
  • 1 pair of forceps
  • 1 stainless steel splinter remover

Other essentials

  • 1 pack (10 pairs) of latex gloves
  • 1 resuscitation mask
  • 2 bottles of eye irrigation (15mL)
  • 1 bottle of antiseptic cream (50g)
  • 1 bottle of antiseptic solution (30mL)
  • 1 first-aid hints booklet.

Read first-aid hints and tips on the QAS website.

13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84)

If it's not an emergency, but it could be serious call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84).

The Queensland Health phone line is operated by qualified staff who can give you confidential advice 24 hours a day 7 days a week (local call costs apply, calls from mobile phones may be charged at a higher rate).

In an emergency always dial Triple Zero (000).

Last updated
21 November, 2011

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