• Recognise an emergency situation
• Identify, assess and minimise immediate hazards to health and safety of self and others
• Assess the casualty and recognise the need for CPR
• Seek assistance from emergency response services
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with ARC guidelines
• Operate an automated external defibrillator (AED)
• Accurately convey incident details to emergency response services

On successful completion of this course, students will be eligible for a Statement of Attainment (SOA) for:

• HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

An SOA will be issued by Skills Network Australia Ltd within 30 days of completion of the course, provided all USI, fees and charges have been finalised.

The units of competency listed above are current on the National Register of VET at the time of publication.

Successful completion of this course requires participants to have the physical ability to respond to an emergency situation where they need to maintain breathing and circulation in an adult, child or infant following cardiac arrest. This includes the requirement for all participants to perform at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor.

Foundation skills are the underpinning communication skills required for participation in the workplace, the community and in adult education and training.

Learning – to learn to provide cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in an emergency.

Reading – to use a defibrillator (AED).

Writing – to complete documentation such as reports/risk assessments.

Oral communication – to call the ambulance and provide a handover.

Numeracy – to count the number of compressions and breaths.

Digital literacy – to access and navigate online learning environments

You will require an internet capable smartphone or tablet to complete online components of the course.

All other training and assessment materials and equipment will be supplied throughout the course. Students should wear comfortable, casual clothing.

If you are concerned about any of these requirements please contact your training provider prior to enrolling into the course.

New participants: 2 hours of detailed online training plus 1 hour in-person practical assessment.

Refresher training: 2 hours of detailed online training plus 40 min in-person practical assessment.

Training and assessment can be adjusted to account for specific workplace requirements and the existing skills and knowledge of the students.

Training and assessment may be held at a training facility or on a client’s site. Please contact us for more information.

First aid codes of practice recommend that refresher training in CPR should be carried out annually. Ask your employer about their currency expectations.

This course is offered and delivered by the training provider on behalf of Skills Network Australia Pty Ltd. The course fee will be paid to the training provider.

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Skills Network has policies in place to ensure complaints and appeals are recorded, acknowledged and dealt with fairly, efficiently and effectively.

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This course;

1. does not involve any work placement arrangements,
2. does not enable students to obtain a licensed or regulated outcome, and
3. is not associated with any VET FEE-HELP, government funded subsidy or other financial support arrangements.

Skills Network cannot guarantee that:

• a learner will successfully complete the course; or
• a learner will obtain a particular employment outcome by completing the course.