Healthcare Courses
Enhance Workplace Safety with Expert Training
At Initial Response Training, we offer a range of additional courses designed to enhance workplace safety, emergency preparedness, and compliance with industry standards. Our courses provide hands-on training with experienced instructors, ensuring your team has the skills and confidence to handle emergency situations effectively.
We provide training across Newcastle, Maitland, Cessnock, Singleton, the Central Coast & surrounding regions.
Our Workplace Safety & Emergency Training Courses
HLTWHS005 – Manual Handling Training
Proper manual handling techniques are essential to prevent injuries in the workplace. This course covers safe lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling techniques, reducing the risk of musculoskeletal injuries and ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety regulations.
What You’ll Learn:
- Understanding manual handling hazards and risks.
- Learning correct lifting and movement techniques
- Reducing the risk of strains, sprains, and back injuries
- Applying ergonomic principles to everyday tasks
4 hours (face-to-face practical training)
HLTPAT005 - Collect Specimens of Drugs of Abuse Testing
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to confirm collection requirements, prepare client and equipment and collect specimens via urine and/or oral and breath testing following the special procedures that apply for drugs of abuse testing.
What You’ll Learn:
- Understand legal, ethical, and workplace requirements for drug testing
- Follow privacy, consent, and confidentiality procedures
- Prepare the collection area, equipment, and documentation
- Correctly identify and communicate with the donor
8 hours full face-to-face
Diabetes (Non-Accredited)
This non-accredited Diabetes course is designed for individuals working in community care, disability support, aged care, and health services who want to strengthen their understanding of diabetes and how to support people living with the condition.
What You’ll Learn:
- Understanding diabetes and its impact on daily care
- Recognising signs and symptoms of low blood glucose levels
- Responding safely and effectively to hypoglycaemic episodes
- Following workplace procedures when supporting people with diabetes
30-minute face-to-face practical assessment
Seizure Management Including Midazolam (Non-Accredited)
Seizure Management including Midazolam training is designed for NDIS providers and support workers who deliver complex, high-risk supports. This non-accredited course focuses on building the practical skills and knowledge required to safely manage seizure incidents and administer midazolam in emergency situations, in line with individualised health care plans and legislative requirements.
What You’ll Learn:
- Recognising and responding to seizure activity
- Emergency seizure management procedures
- Safe administration of midazolam
- Working within individualised health care plans
Duration: 30 minutes (practical assessment only)
Suitable for participants who have completed prior theory requirements
HLTHPS006 – Assist Clients with Medication
HLTHPS006 – Assist Clients with Medication is designed for individuals working in health and community services who are responsible for supporting clients to safely self-administer medication and complete accurate medication documentation.
What You’ll Learn:
- Understanding medication classifications and purposes
- Supporting safe self-administration of medication
- Recognising medication risks and potential adverse reactions
- Following workplace policies and legal responsibilities
Face-to-Face Delivery
Minimum 8 hours – Full instructor-led practical course
Why Choose Initial Response Training for Fire Safety?
Industry Experts
Our courses are delivered by qualified firefighters, paramedics, and emergency responders.
Hands-On Training
Practical, real-world simulations prepare you for real emergencies.
Nationally Recognised Certification
Meet WHS and workplace compliance requirements.
On-Site Workplace Training
Flexible training schedules available for businesses and teams.
Affordable & Customisable Training Programs
Cost-effective solutions for individuals and organisations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do you provide training?
We offer onsite training across Newcastle, Maitland, Cessnock, Singleton, the Central Coast & surrounding areas. Our training facility in Kurri Kurri is also available for sessions.
Do I need prior experience to take these courses?
No, our courses are designed for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced professionals.
Are the training courses accredited?
Yes! All of our workplace safety and emergency courses meet Australian workplace safety standards and provide nationally recognised certifications.
Can courses be customised for my business?
Absolutely! We tailor training to your industry and specific workplace risks, ensuring maximum relevance and effectiveness.
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