YOUR EXPERT FIRST AID TRAINER WHO WORKS IN HEALTHCARE
An Emergency Registered Nurse and former RAAF aviation Fire Fighter who is passionate about teaching First Aid, CPR, and Fire Training and who cares that you walk away with knowledge and skills to respond appropriately to save lives.
The goal is to ensure you and your team learn best practice First Aid and CPR!
Quality First Aid training can make all the difference in an emergency.
READY2RESPOND First Aid and Fire Training was started by Emergency Registered Nurse Tim Pickering, who has experience, knowledge and skills working in a major Emergency Department.
With a former background as an Aviation Firefighter in the Royal Australian Air Force as well as his current Emergency Nursing experience and skills, Tim has first-hand expertise in handling critical situations where every second counts.
Tim started READY2RESPOND First Aid and Fire Training with a goal to bring real-world experience to every training session and to use simulation scenarios to ensure you can practice what you've learnt..
Too often, we see patients in the Emergency Department, whose conditions have worsened due to inadequate first aid from well-meaning but undertrained bystanders'.
That’s why the training delivered by READY2RESPOND (in partnership with RTO partner ABC First Aid RTO 3399) goes beyond just ticking boxes - The goal is to ensure you gain the confidence and skills to act effectively when it matters most.
Get trained with READY2RESPOND and be prepared to help save lives, reduce harm, and improve outcomes for your family, friends, and colleagues.
Training provided
All first aid and CPR courses delivered in partnership with RTO partner ABC First Aid (RTO 3399)
HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid.
HLTAID013 – Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site.
HLTAID014 – Provide Advanced First Aid.
HLTAID015 – Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy.
MHFA – Mental Health First Aid.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who should take a first aid course?
Everyone! Courses are suitable for individuals, workplaces, parents, teachers, childcare workers, fitness instructors, and anyone who wants to be prepared to handle medical emergencies.
2. Why is first aid training important?
Knowing first aid can save lives, prevent injuries from worsening, and give you the confidence to act in an emergency. Proper first aid training can make a real difference in the critical moments before professional help arrives.
3. How often do I need to renew my first aid certification?
CPR certification (HLTAID009) should be renewed every 12 months.
Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) is valid for 3 years, but CPR should still be refreshed annually.
4. How long do the courses take?
Course durations vary depending on the type of training. For example:
CPR courses: Approx. 2–3 hours
Provide First Aid: Approx. 6–8 hours
Advanced First Aid courses: 1–2 days
5. Who provides my certificate and when will I receive it?
All first aid and CPR courses delivered in by Ready2respond are delivered in partnership with RTO partner ABC First Aid (RTO 3399) and certificates are usually processed and sent via email within 48hrs.
How do I contact Ready2Respond?
You can reach me via:
📧 Email: admin@ready2respond.com.au 📞 Phone: +61 422 966 074 🌐 Website: www.ready2respond.com.au