Provide CPR
HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Application and Relevance
This course applies to a wide range of settings where emergencies involving cardiac arrest may occur. It is relevant for people working in education, aged and community care, sport, travel & tourism, hospitality, industry enterprises and other workplace and community settings.
Duration
2-3 hours classroom training and assessment. This course is the first two hours of any Provide First Aid Course
Course Content
This course provides the skills and knowledge to be able to handle cardiac emergency situations. It includes:
+ Introduction to first aid principles
+ Assessing a cardiac emergency situation
+ Airway and breathing management
+ Performing chest compressions
+ Administering rescue breaths
+ Resuscitation techniques
+ Using a defibrillator (AED)
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisite units. Participants will need oral communication skills in order to make an accurate verbal report to emergency services and workplace supervisor and it is recommended that participants have language, literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to level 2 of the National Reporting System.
Assessment Methods
Progressive assessment throughout the course, including demonstration of practical skills and written and oral questions relating to underpinning knowledge.
Award Issued
A nationally-recognised Statement of Attainment will be issued to all successful participants.
