First Aid Facilities and Services

• First Aid kits
• Designated First Aid Officers
• Certification and Recertification of Designated First Aid Officers
• How do I become a Designated First Aid Officer?
• First Aid Course Timetable

The University of Western Sydney provides and maintains first aid facilities and trained staff to minimise the potential severity of an injury.

First aid facilities consist of first aid kits and rooms that are strategically placed throughout the University’s campuses.

UWS First Aid Rooms (opens in a new window) (PDF, 11Kb).

First aid services are provided by 'designated' First Aid Officers who have successfully completed a WorkCover NSW accredited first aid training course.

First Aid Kits

Wall-mounted First Aid Kits are located in convenient places throughout the University. A sticker detailing the complete list of contents for the standard kit (opens in a new window) should be located on each kit. It is the responsibility of designated First Aid Officers to regularly ensure the kit is fully stocked. Any occasion upon which First Aid Supplies are removed from a kit for use, should be accompanied by a completed Incident/Hazard Notification Form submitted to OHS.

** There is a temporary hold on supply of minor First Aid equipment whilst the bi-annual restock occurs. The contents of all First Aid Kits, on all UWS campuses will be replaced in their entirety during the period 20 February 2012 - 9 March 2012. If there is an urgent need for specific supplies, please email ohs@uws.edu.au stating the reason for urgency. **

Designated First Aid Officers 

Here you will find a list of all UWS First Aid Officers (opens in a new window) (PDF, 13Kb).

First Aid Officers are located on all campuses and are responsible for:

• delivering appropriate first aid services to injured staff, visitors and/or students in a timely manner
• maintaining injury and treatment records
• the ongoing maintenance and upkeep of the University’s first aid facilities i.e. kits and/or rooms within their particular work area in accordance with Clause 20 (5) of the OHS Regulation 2001
• ensuring that their name and contact telephone number is clearly displayed on the first aid kits and rooms located within their immediate work area e.g. the floor of a building, a laboratory or office and kept up to date
• promptly reporting any unauthorised removal or abuse of first aid facilities or equipment to management and/or security staff
• ensuring their first aid qualification(s) remain current.

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Certification and Recertification of Designated First Aid Officers

The University has an agreement with Surf Life Saving NSW for the provision of Senior First Aid Certification training and recertification training for staff. This agreement allows UWS to make significant savings in training costs and with the courses now being held on-site at different UWS campuses offers more convenience for participants. Surf Life Saving also offer greater flexibility for staff to complete the training and refresher training by utilising the flexible delivery option. 

Training can be booked through MyCareer Online (opens in a new window) by following the directions below.

1. From StaffOnLine click on MyCareer Online
2. On the Home Page simply type any portion of title or key word in the search box in the top right hand corner (eg. "First Aid")
3. Click on your selection from the search results
4. Register by selecting the ‘Request’ option next to the preferred date

Your Supervisor will receive an email requesting their approval for your enrolment. You will not be fully enrolled until your Supervisor takes the relavent steps to approve your attendance.

How do I become a Designated First Aid Officer?

Staff who are looking to become Designated First Aid Officers must do the following:

1. After discussion with your Supervisor/Manager, enrol in a First Aid course as per the instructions above.
2. Once you have successfully completed the training you will be sent your certificate along with a designated First Aid Officer Agreement
3. Send the agreement, signed by the First Aider in acceptance of the responsibilities outlined in the document and signed by their Manager or approving officer to OHS@uws.edu.au. OHS will commence your allowance upon receipt of this document. 

NOTE: The same process must be followed by staff who are completing recertification of a current certificate. 

Below is a list of courses currently scheduled for 2011 that will be available for booking via MyCareer Online (opens in a new window).

2012 First Aid Course Timetable at UWS

** Please refer to MyCareer Online (opens in a new window) for the most current session information, as dates may change or new sessions added during the year **

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