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Updated 17 February 2021
As of the 18th February, all commercial First Aid Training will resume.
Updated 12 February 2021
In line with the latest Stage 4 restrictions announced, from 11:59pm on 12th February until 11:59pm on the 17th February, the following will apply to First Aid Training:
Updated: 11 December 2020
First Aid training class sizes will increase inclusive of 1.5m physical distancing and density quotient of 2m2.
Updated: 11 November 2020
First Aid training class sizes will increase inclusive of 1.5m physical distancing and density quotient of 4m2.
Updated: 2 November 2020
First Aid training class sizes will increase inclusive of 1.5m physical distancing and density quotient of 4m2.
Updated 26 October 2020
As of 29 October 2020, St John Ambulance Victoria will be reopening commercial training operations in the Melbourne metropolitan area in addition to regional Victoria, consistent with the easing of COVID-19 restrictions. Both onsite and public training is now available to book for all customers.
For the continued safety of staff and students additional measures are in place:
Importantly, those who meet the following criteria should not attend any St John Ambulance Training course:
Those who are diagnosed with a confirmed case of COVID-19 within 14 days after attending their St John training course must advise St John Ambulance Victoria immediately on 1300 360 455
Updated 4 August 2020
In line with the latest Stage 4 restrictions announced, from 11:59pm on 5th August, the following will apply to First Aid Training:
For those who wish to continue training at this time, please take a look at our range of online training options: https://www.stjohnvic.com.au/online-courses/
In line with the latest Stage 4 restrictions announced, from 11:59pm on 5th August, First Aid Kit Servicing onsite will cease except for essential services customers.
All customers who require replacement stock for their first aid kits or defibrillators should order via this form and items will be dispatched to them: https://www.stjohnvic.com.au/media/1840/basic-components-order-form.pdf email to kitservicing@stjohnvic.com.au
Updated 8 July 2020
Further to the recent government announcement, we confirm that first aid training courses for work reasons will be going ahead as scheduled throughout Victoria, regardless of residential postcode or local council zones.
Note that we have taken further additional measures as of 9th July for continued safety of staff and students:
Importantly, those who meet the following criteria should not attend any St John Ambulance Training course:
Those who are diagnosed with a confirmed case of COVID-19 within 14 days after attending their St John training course must advise St John Ambulance Victoria immediately on 1300 360 455.
Updated 24 March 2020
Apart from onsite training in workplaces that provide essential services, St John Ambulance Victoria will no longer be delivering training services in a physical classroom setting after Wednesday the 25th of March in response to the COVID-19 crisis. This is a temporary shutdown of services and we look forward to reopening again to support our many valued clients and students.
Updated 23 March 2020
Community transport customers are to be seated in the back seat of the vehicle and drivers and customers must wear a face mask at all times (masks will be provided).
Updated 20 March 2020
We have taken into account the latest advice on federal requirements in relation to indoor gatherings and capped class sizes to ensure a minimum of 4 square metres per student
Updated 17 March 2020
All First Aid training now comes with bonus access to our Infection Control eLearning course that participants can complete online in just 45 minutes. Students will receive a link to the course on their student readiness page. This course provides practical advice for you and your workplace teams to follow to help reduce the spread of infection such as Coronavirus.
Updated 11 March 2020
We understand many in the community may be concerned about the growing threat of coronavirus (COVID-19). St John is here to serve those in sickness, distress, suffering and danger and your wellbeing remains our top priority. We continue to monitor the evolving situation and are acting in line with the advice of the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services. We will keep you updated with notifications as we receive them.
We have implemented various precautionary measures across our training classes in response to the current situation. Please see here for more information about training with us and the processes we have put in place.
St John is continuing to adopt new ways to ensure we provide the community with the same level of support and coverage.
We have also put in place:
Updated 17 February 2021
As of the 18th February, all commercial First Aid Training will resume.
Updated: 12 February 2021
In line with the latest Stage 4 restrictions announced, from 11:59pm on 12th February until 11:59pm on the 17th February, the following will apply to First Aid Training:
Updated: 11 November 2020
First Aid training class sizes will increase inclusive of 1.5m physical distancing and density quotient of 4m2.
Updated: 2 November 2020
First Aid training class sizes will increase inclusive of 1.5m physical distancing and density quotient of 4m2.
Updated 26 October 2020
As of 29 October 2020, St John Ambulance Victoria will be reopening commercial training operations in the Melbourne metropolitan area in addition to regional Victoria, consistent with the easing of COVID-19 restrictions. Both onsite and public training is now available to book for all customers.
For the continued safety of staff and students additional measures are in place:
Importantly, those who meet the following criteria should not attend any St John Ambulance Training course:
Those who are diagnosed with a confirmed case of COVID-19 within 14 days after attending their St John training course must advise St John Ambulance Victoria immediately on 1300 360 455
Updated 4 August 2020
In line with the latest Stage 4 restrictions announced, from 11:59pm on 5th August, the following will apply to First Aid Training:
For those who wish to continue training at this time, please take a look at our range of online training options: https://www.stjohnvic.com.au/online-courses/
Updated 1 June 2020
All face to face First Aid Training will be No Contact First Aid Training.
No Contact First Aid training means students undertaking face to face First Aid training in classrooms will practice and demonstrate their learning on themselves, or on a manikin. Students will no longer practice on other students or staff. Examples of practicals that will be affected by this training style include bandaging, CPR, recovery position and use of EpiPens.
For more information on our current list of First Aid Training infection control safety measures visit the link here: https://www.stjohnvic.com.au/first-aid-training/infection-control-practices/
Updated 25 May 2020
As of 1st June 2020, St John Ambulance Victoria will be reopening commercial training operations across the state, consistent with the easing of COVID-19 restrictions. Both onsite and public training is now available to book.
Additional safety measures have been implemented to protect the health and safety of our students, including the following:
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Updated 18 March 2020
The Museum in Williamstown is closed for the time being.