Tennis Australia is committed to improving the quality of qualified coaches for players of all levels.<\/p>\n
To build the professionalism of our coaches and to ensure the safety and integrity of our sport First Aid will be a mandatory requirement for all qualified coaches from July 1 2012.<\/p>\n
Fact Sheet & FAQs<\/strong><\/p>\n Q. What type of First Aid course do I need to complete to meet the Tennis Australia and National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS) requirements?<\/strong> Q. Who is required to meet the First Aid requirements?<\/strong> Q. How do I provide evidence of my First Aid certificate?<\/strong> Coach Membership Q. Can I still be a qualified Tennis Australia coach member if my First Aid certificate has expired? Q. Why does my First Aid certificate need to be renewed every three years?<\/strong> Q. My First Aid certificate has expired. Am I still current?<\/strong> Q. Do I need to do my CPR every 12 months?<\/strong> Q. How much does a First Aid course cost?<\/strong>
\nA. Basic First Aid\/Emergency First Aid (Workplace Level 1 HLTFA201A\/HLTFA201B) or Apply First Aid (Senior First Aid Workplace Level 2 HLTFA301B \/ HLTFA301C).<\/p>\n
\nA. All Tennis Australia qualified coaches, although we encourage all active coaches to complete a First Aid course.<\/p>\n
\nA. You can scan and email, fax or post a copy of your certificate to Tennis Australia Coach Membership.<\/p>\n
\nE: coachmembership@tennis.com.au
\nF: 03 9650 1040
\nPrivate Bag 6060
\nRichmond VIC 3121<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>A. No, from 1 July 2012 First Aid will be mandatory for qualified Coach Membership.<\/p>\n
\nA. It is a requirement in most states and territories that a workplace first aider must renew their First Aid certificate at least every three years to ensure First Aid skills are current.<\/p>\n
\nA. No, you need to complete another First Aid course.<\/p>\n
\nA. No, Coach Membership requires you to renew your CPR every 3 years along with your First Aid. However, the Australian Resuscitation Council recommends that CPR be updated every 12 months.<\/p>\n
\nA. Cost varies on type of course and ranges from $77 (Level 1 First Aid) – $149 for (Senior First Aid or Level 2 First Aid).<\/p>\n