Monthly
Skills Lab
The First Aid Show Monthly Skills Lab is your chance to go beyond theory and truly master a life-saving
skill in a hands-on, practical environment.
Each month, a guest expert will take you through a deep dive into a crucial first aid skill—something you
wouldn’t normally practice in a standard first aid course. This is all about hands-on learning,
repetition, and confidence-building in a relaxed, supportive space.
Held on the first Wednesday of every month at Morris House, Exhibition Street, Melbourne CBD, the Monthly
Skills Lab is perfect for every first aiders, first responders, medics, healthcare students, and anyone
looking to sharpen their skills.
| Location: | Morris House, Exhibition St, Melbourne CBD or Stream Online Live |
| When: | First Wednesday of every month (afternoon or evening) |
| Times: | 6 - 8pm (except in April, when the time is 3 - 5pm) |
| Tickets: | Purchase online and bookings are essential |
| Price: | $49 per session |
Take your first aid knowledge to the next level—one skill at a time.
Book Now as tickets are limited
Upcoming Sessions
Mastering Observational Equipment
In this interactive session, you'll get practical, hands-on experience using essential medical devices
to measure and monitor vital signs accurately. Learn how to confidently use thermometers, pulse
oximeters (SpO2), glucometers (blood glucose), and blood pressure monitors—crucial skills for first
aiders, healthcare students, and emergency responders.
Refine your technique, gain confidence, and ensure you're ready to assess and respond in real-world
situations. This is a must-attend session for anyone serious about improving their first aid skills!
Concussion Assessment
Recognising and responding to a concussion can make all the difference in preventing further injury.
This session will focus on the key questions to ask, the warning signs that require a doctor’s
assessment, and the serious red flags that indicate an ambulance is needed.
After an initial refresher masterclass, you’ll break into groups for hands-on role-playing, practicing
real-world concussion assessments in a practical, interactive setting. Gain the confidence to identify
concussion symptoms, ask the right questions, and make informed decisions about when to seek medical
help.
Fracture Management
When managing a suspected fracture, proper support can make a significant difference in patient
comfort and safety. With ambulance services increasingly advising first aiders to transport patients
with limb fractures to hospital or urgent care by private car, knowing how to apply a formable splint
effectively is a crucial skill.
In this session, you'll learn how to use rolled-up formable splints to stabilise fractures, reduce
movement, and potentially ease pain while waiting for an ambulance or during transport. Hands-on
practice will ensure you can confidently provide essential fracture support in real-world
situations.
Neck Injury
When a spinal injury is suspected, proper immobilisation is critical. In this hands-on session, you’ll
learn the techniques currently used by ambulance services across Australia, focusing on both manual
and soft collar immobilisation.
You'll practice how to manually stabilise the head and neck using your hands, as well as when and how
to apply a soft cervical collar safely and effectively. This session will also cover how to assess
when a collar is appropriate and how to measure for the correct fit.
By the end of the session, you'll have the confidence and skills to manage a suspected spinal injury
with precision and care.
Immersive First Aid Simulation
Step into the action with our Immersive First Aid Simulation—a hands-on experience designed to test your skills, judgement, and confidence in an emergency setting.
In this session, you’ll enter a fully staged mock first aid room and/or accident scenes where you’ll be called to respond to a range of patient scenarios, from routine presentations to high-pressure emergencies. It’s your chance to experience what it’s really like to manage multiple patients, make critical decisions under pressure, and apply your training in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
This simulation is ideal for anyone wanting to push their first aid abilities beyond the classroom and prepare for real-world situations.