First Minutes Matter Online Course

Your skills could save a life

Survival starts on the ground, in the first minutes after an incident we all have a part to play. Arming yourself with this vital knowledge is the best protection you can offer your loved ones and community, especially those who live far from immediate assistance.

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Free trauma training at your own pace, in your own place

First Minutes Matter is available as a self-paced online course.

While it only takes a few hours of your time, the skills you learn could last a lifetime. Drawing from decades of experience in emergency medicine, our doctors, paramedics and nurses will empower you to make a difference when it matters most.

Important skills for critical medical moments

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Online Course

Welcome to First Minutes Matter

First Minutes Matter is a free trauma training program utilising LifeFlight’s decades of aeromedical experience. Every day, LifeFlight crews arrive at critical incidents where the first minutes matter.

This self-paced, online program will equip you with practical skills for time-critical medical situations while professional help is on the way. What you’ll learn could save a life or improve patient outcomes.

The program should only take a few hours of your time. However, if you do not complete the course in 10 weeks, you will need to re-register and start again.

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Frequently asked questions

How long will the online course take?

The course typically takes approximately 3-4 hours to complete. You can start and stop as needed using your login, so you don't have to finish it all in one sitting. Please note, if you do not complete the course within 10 weeks, you will need to re-register and start again.

What do I need to do to prepare?

Nothing at all! The course is designed for beginners and assumes no prior knowledge.

Is this a registered First Aid Course?

No, it is not. However, upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a Certificate of Participation. For accredited medical training qualifications, we recommend organisations registered with ASQA (Australian Skills Quality Authority) for Vocational Education and Training services. LifeFlight provides this community education program independently of any registered training organisation.

"We were out on a sunday afternoon ride. Another group of riders came around the corner, and we hit head-on. I was unconscious for about 15 minutes. I have four little kids at home. They wouldn’t have a mum today if it wasn’t for the quick thinking of others and LifeFlight."

- Tiffany Thomson, South West Resident.

Experience LifeFlight's hands-on First Minutes Matter workshops

For those who prefer a more hand-on experience, join our in-person workshops. Led by our expert critical care doctors, these workshops provide practical training in responding to critical incidents effectively, in a supportive and interactive environment.