Be an Australian citizen or hold Australian permanent residency, and Be 16 years-of-age or older at the course commencement date, and Have language, literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to Year 10 or higher, or Have a nationally recognised qualification at Certificate II level or higher*, or Have relevant experience working in the health or community services sector.

You will require the following equipment to complete assessments: A computer or digital device (e.g., iPad), Internet connection, Software to view online videos, images and various file types such as PDF.

HLTAID009

Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

HLTAID009

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Course description

This course equips learners with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to perform CPR in line with Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines. It is suitable for individuals who may be required to respond to emergency situations in the community or workplace.

This course is a core requirement for:

Health professionals and workers in health care settings or communities
Administrative team members working in a health care setting who may be required to assist in a medical emergency
Practice staff seeking to meet RACGP 5th edition practice standards criteria C8.1B and GP 3.1A

It is also recommended for general members of the public who wish to be prepared for cardiac emergencies.

What will you learn?

This course covers the essential skills and knowledge required to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in line with Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines, including:

Recognise and respond to signs of a medical emergency,
Follow DRSABCD action plan and ARC guidelines for performing CPR on adults, children, and infants,
Use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) safely and effectively,
Communicate clearly with emergency services and complete incident reports,
Understand infection control procedures and legal considerations related to first aid.

Course format

To complete the course, you will need to:

Complete the online learning modules at your own pace,
Successfully complete the online learning quiz,
Attend the face-to-face training and successfully complete all required performance assessments, including:
- Performing CPR on the floor for 2mins

Certification

On successful completion, participants will receive a Statement of Attainment for HLTAID009 – Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, valid for 12 months from the date of issue (as per ARC recommendation for CPR refresher training).

Course Details

Cohort	Study location	Duration	Study mode	Cost
Domestic	Toowoomba	Up to 8 hours	Online & face-to-face	AUD $65
Domestic	Kingaroy	Up to 8 hours	Online & face-to-face	AUD $65
Domestic	Warwick	Up to 8 hours	Online & face-to-face	AUD $65
Domestic	Chinchilla	Up to 8 hours	Online & face-to-face	AUD $65

Course commitment

Cohort

Learning

Assessments

Domestic

Up to 4 hours of online learning and assessment,

Up to 4 hours of face-to-face practice and assessment

Online knowledge quiz and performance assessment

Requirements

Domestic students

Be an Australian citizen or hold Australian permanent residency, and
Be 16 years-of-age or older at the course commencement date, and
Have language, literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to Year 10 or higher, or
Have a nationally recognised qualification at Certificate II level or higher*, or
Have relevant experience working in the health or community services sector.

Prerequisites

No prior experience or qualifications are required. This course is suitable for all participants regardless of their background in healthcare or first aid.

Study requirements

You will require the following equipment to complete assessments:

A computer or digital device (e.g., iPad),
Internet connection,
Software to view online videos, images and various file types such as PDF.

Further information

Enrolments for this course are now open. Contact Us at rtosupport@ruralmeded.org.au or phone 07 4638 7999 for advice relating to your enrolment application.