Certification of First Aid Officers

The University has an agreement with Surf Life Saving NSW for the provision of Senior First Aid Certification and recertification training for staff. This agreement allows UWS to make significant savings in training costs and, with the courses held on-site at different UWS campuses, offers more convenience for participants.

Surf Life Saving First Aid courses are delivered via flexible delivery, whereby 50% of the course is completed online prior to the practical session (with the exception of Recertification and CPR which only have the practical component).

How do I become a Designated First Aid Officer?

Staff who are looking to become Designated First Aid Officers must do the following:

  1. If you are not currently certified in First Aid, enrol in a First Aid course via MyCareer Online.
  2. Once you have successfully completed the training you will be sent your certificate along with a designated First Aid Officer Agreement.
  3. Send the appropriately signed agreement to WHS@uws.edu.au. WHS will arrange for commencement of your allowance upon receipt of this document. 

NOTE: The same process must be followed by staff who are completing recertification of a current certificate.

Booking a First Aid course:

  1. From StaffOnline click on MyCareer Online.
  2. Type “First Aid” in the search box.
  3. Select the appropriate course from the search results (note: a current certificate is required for recertification enrolments).
  4. Register by selecting the ‘Request’ option next to the preferred date.
Your Supervisor will receive an email requesting their approval for your enrolment. You will not be fully enrolled until your Supervisor takes the relevant steps to approve your attendance at which time you will receive email confirmation and a calendar invitation to the course.

Below is a list of courses currently scheduled for 2013 that will be available for booking via MyCareer Online.

 

2013 First Aid Course Timetable at UWS

  • Monday 4 March 2013 - Campbelltown (22.1.59 - Conf5)
  • Monday 8 April 2013 - Hawkesbury (R6.G.02)
  • Monday 6 May 2013 - Werrington North (WN-AD-LG.18)
  • Monday 3 June 2013 - Campbelltown (CA 22.2.04 - Conf5)
  • Monday 1 July 2013 - Hawkesbury (Rg.G.02)
  • Monday 12 August 2013 - Werrington North (WN-AD-LG.18)
  • Monday 2 September 2013 - Parramatta (PS-EB-G.17)
  • Monday 23 September 2013 - Campbelltown (CA 22.2.04- Conf5)
  • Monday 4 November 2013 - Hawkesbury (RG.G.02)
  • Monday 2 December 2013 - Werrington North (WN-AD.LG.18)

Please refer to MyCareer Online for the most current session information, as dates may change or new sessions added during the year.