HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines.

This unit applies to all persons who may be required to provide CPR, in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.

Course Duration - 2 hours face to face

Certificate Valid Duration – 1 year

Prerequisites – Nil (in the class learners need to be able to complete 2 minutes / 5 cycles of CPR)

Certificates of Attainment Achieved - HLTAID009

Cost - Face-to-face $65

HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation course is a Nationally Recognised Approved CPR course that equips participants with the knowledge and skills to provide Basic Life Support including Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

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Course Contents

• First Aid Principles

• Infection Control & Hygiene

• Legal Aspects of First Aid

• Incident Approach and Management

• Patient Assessment

• Basic Life Support

• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

• Automated External Defibrillation (AED)

Assessment:

​HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation course includes both a theoretical and practical assessment component. Theory assessment includes the completion of a multiple-choice theory paper. A practical assessment includes a formal assessment of practical skills including resuscitation skills. Or undertake online training and theory assessments prior to a  face-to-face assessment.

Please note all participants must be able to perform at least two minutes of uninterrupted CPR on both an infant resuscitation manikin and an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor with correct technique, to be marked as competent.

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Outcomes

​On successful completion of this First Aid course, participants will be awarded the nationally accredited statement of attainment.

Unique Student Identifier (USI)

From 1 January 2015 when you attend a first aid course (nationally recognised training) you will need to have a USI.

A USI will give you access to your online USI account which will contain all your nationally recognised training records and results from 1 January 2015 onwards.

This is a requirement of the Australian Government Department of Industry.

Healthguard is a Registered Training Organisation and must comply with Government Legislation to maintain our registration. As of the 1 January 2015 we will be unable to issue you a Statement of Attainment for your course until you supply us with your USI.

(information on HLTAID009 from training.gov.au)