First Aid & CPR Training — Southern Highlands, Sydney & Illawarra

Delivering fun, engaging, nationally-recognised First Aid & CPR training... at my local public venue or directly to your workplace! Proudly Australian owned & operated. A local Mittagong family business.

With 30 years Real Life experience as a NSW Paramedic, I personally deliver each course—highly informative and focused on real-life emergencies. Unlike budget franchise providers who keep you trapped in a classroom for hours, my streamlined online pre-learning combined with fast face-to-face practical sessions, mean my courses are much shorter—minimising downtime and saving your business precious time. Get expert training, competitive pricing, and same day certification! (Extra-large corporate groups seamlessly handled with additional trainers with real-life emergency experience).

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Doug McIntyre (Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedicine), Grad.Cert.WHS, Cert.4 Training & Assessment). Also experienced in First Aid Consultation and Workplace Health & Safety.

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Weekly Public Courses at our Mittagong Venue

  Join me at 'The Cottage' at the historic landmark Mittagong Hotel (89-91 Main Street, Mittagong). Skip the sterile RTO hire rooms—enjoy great food at our open bistro on-site!   To book, simply check out 'Courses We Offer' below, head to our Booking Calendar, and secure your spot from the available dates.

Mobile Courses — We Come to You (Sydney, Illawarra & Highlands)

  Ideal for workplaces, schools, and childcare centres (6+ participants) looking for premium first aid compliance training without the travel hassle.   Just send us your participant list; we handle the rest.   Our advanced corporate compliance system manages everything seamlessly— from enrollment and student assistance, to automated future renewal reminders— ensuring your team stays fully compliant without the administrative burden.   (Extra-large groups seamlessly handled with additional trainers with real-life experience).

  Phone or Email for your workplace first aid quote:

  +61 458 879 370 · reallifefirstaidaus@gmail.com

Tailored Information Sessions & Courses (Sydney, Illawarra & Highlands)

    Get just the right focus for you and your people on any topic, whether it be for corporate offices, warehouses, industrial sites, schools, sporting clubs, or community groups across the Southern Highlands, Sydney, and the Illawarra.     Phone or Email to discuss your specific needs and tailor the right Information Session or Course for you!

    +61 458 879 370 · reallifefirstaidaus@gmail.com

Courses We Offer

1. HLTAID009 Provide CPR | Normally $65.00. Now just $33.00 at my Mittagong Public Venue for my 'Summer Thank You Sale' !!! (ends 28 Feb 2027).

Duration: 1 hour face-to-face (plus 1 hour pre-course online learning).

Ideal for individuals and workplaces needing to meet CPR and Defibrillation compliance requirements. (For more details on this course: see "Nationally Recognised Courses We Offer" below).

Pocket Masks are an effective barrier when performing CPR. Learn how to use one and add Pocket Mask Training (see course details below) to your course.

2. HLTAID011 Provide First Aid | Normally $145.00. Now just $70.00 at my Mittagong Public Venue for my 'Summer Thank You Sale' !!! (ends 28 Feb 2027).

Duration: 2 hours & 15 min face-to-face (plus 3.5 hours pre-course online learning).

Includes Provide CPR (HLTAID009) and Provide Basic Emergency Life Support (HLTAID010). (For More Details on this course: see "Nationally Recognised Courses We Offer" below).

Pocket Masks are an effective barrier when performing CPR. Learn how to use one and add Pocket Mask Training (see course details below) to your course.

3. HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting | Normally $150.00. Now just $75.00 at my Mittagong Public Venue for my 'Summer Thank You Sale' !!! (ends 28 Feb 2027).

Duration: 2.5 hours face-to-face (plus 4 hours 15 min pre-course online learning).

Required for childcare and education settings — highly recommended for pharmacists, nurses, sporting clubs, recreation workers, and police. Includes HLTAID009, HLTAID010, and HLTAID011. (For More Details on this course: see "Nationally Recognised Courses We Offer" below).

Pocket Masks are an effective barrier when performing CPR. Learn how to use one and add Pocket Mask Training (see course details below) to your course.

4. Pocket Mask Training (Non-Accredited Course Type) | $45.00

*Includes your own TGA-approved AERO CPR Mask in hard cover case — safe & effective unlike the cheap imitations.

This course is delivered within your First Aid or CPR course. You must book this course in addition to your standard First Aid or CPR course... Pocket Masks provide an effective barrier during CPR, and many people carry one to be fully prepared for sudden cardiac arrest. You'll often find them inside a cardiac defibrillator unit. They seem simple, but come with hidden traps for untrained users. This training ensures you can confidently deploy and use the mask without fumbling when every second counts.

This training is highly beneficial where the workplace defibrillator contains a pocket mask, making it ideal for local pharmacists, nurses, educators, and recreation workers. You take home a genuine, medical-grade mask, ensuring you have the highest standard of personal protection.

This course meets the official NSW Police Force Pocket Mask requirements for applicants.

Upon completion, you receive a Statement of Completion in the use of a Pocket Resuscitation Mask.

5. Anaphylaxis, Asthma & CPR Training (22702VIC, 22578VIC, HLTAID009)

Duration: 1.5 hours face-to-face (plus 2.5 hours pre-course online learning).

Targeting the most common emergencies in schools, workplaces, healthcare, and fitness centres — cardiac arrest, Anaphylactic reactions, and Asthma. (For More Details on this course: see "Nationally Recognised Courses We Offer" below).

Pocket Masks are an effective barrier when performing CPR. Learn how to use one and add Pocket Mask Training (see course details above) to your course.

6. Anaphylaxis & Asthma Information Session (non-accredited course type) plus CPR Training (HLTAID009)

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Duration: 1.5 hours face-to-face (plus 1 hour pre-course online learning).

CPR as well as use of Adrenaline Auto-Injector and Asthma Puffer & Spacer.

Pocket Masks are an effective barrier when performing CPR. Learn how to use one and add Pocket Mask Training (see course details above) to your course.

0458 879 370 · reallifefirstaidaus@gmail.com

Excellent Testimonials

Dr Gabor Kalotay — M.B., B.ScVet., B.Sc., B.S.

I have known Doug for almost 30 years, having worked extensively with him on-road in the Ambulance Service of NSW. In that time I was always impressed by Doug's commitment to his patients' care and his professional obligations and ethics. As an on-road Training Officer, Doug's passion and ability for teaching was evidenced by the success his student paramedics went on to achieve. With this skill set, depth of knowledge and experience, I can highly recommend Doug's First Aid & CPR training courses.

Mr Zac Hulm — Manager, Bowral Mt Eymard Retirement Village

I can't thank you and your organisation enough for the comprehensive training you delivered. At Mt Eymard we pride ourselves on the high level of care we provide to our residents, and your training plays a vital role in ensuring their health, safety, and well-being. The option to complete pre-course online learning made the entire process far more efficient and manageable for our team — it allowed us to better prepare and engage with the material. We will be using your services again in the future.

Mr Troy Flocco — Director, Flocco Civil Constructions Pty Ltd

I recently undertook my First Aid and CPR training with Doug from Real Life First Aid. Doug's 30 years experience as a paramedic really showed as he passed on his knowledge and taught the course. I felt very comfortable asking multiple questions and these were answered without hesitation. The course is very affordable and time efficient — being able to watch videos before the face-to-face class is something I really appreciated. I will be undertaking all our future courses with Doug and recommending him to all the contractors I work with.

100% Online Courses — Some Free

Study from home at your own pace and gain useful qualifications. Click Online Courses (top right) to view all options.

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