Course Overview
HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course covers the knowledge and skills required to provide CPR, manage and assess an emergency situation, use an automatic external defibrillator (AED), understand DRSABCD and the First Aider’s legal responsibilities. Provide CPR is trained and assessed in line with Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines.
On successful completion of this course you will be issued a statement of attainment in:
- HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Cost
Individual $69 (inc. GST)
Entry Requirements
While there are no formal entry requirements for this course, participants must have the physical capacity to perform the practical demonstrations, such as 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on the floor.
Workshop Duration
The course is offered over a half day session face-to-face.
Day Two: 8.30am – 12.30pm
- HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Written and finalisation of assessment tasks to receive qualification/skill-set
Renewal of Certification
The Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines recommend the following:
- HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation valid for 12 months (1 year) from the date of course completion
Meet the Trainer
Heather Smith is an accredited First Aid and CPR instructor with more than 35 years’ experience in various organisations including military service with the RAAF, Education Queensland and in small business as an Allied Health Professional.
Heather also holds a Bachelor of Education, a Diploma of Vocational Education and Training & Diploma of Training Design & Development. She always endeavours to provide a dynamic and interactive experience in her training courses.
Heather is a first aid officer at sporting events, car club events, and the Toowoomba Winter Shelter where she has applied her skills in many emergency situations.
Assessment Requirements
All assessment requirements will be completed throughout the workshop. There are no pre-reading or theory assessments to be completed outside of the course hours.
Assessment components will include written assessment, practical activities and observations in a simulated environment.