This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines.
Course is open for anyone working in any kind of industry responsible to provide safe workplace to meet the obligations in case of accident or injury e.g. persons working in hospitality, construction, healthcare, childcare, job sites, offices, security and for those who want to gain knowledge and learn these lifesaving skills.
CPR training required to be refreshed annually. The course can be done to as a standalone unit or as a Refresher Training.
There are no prerequisite for this unit, however training packages describes the candidates must have Foundation Skills (language, literacy and numeracy) that are essential to perform oral communication in order to make an accurate verbal report to emergency response services and workplace supervisor.
We only offer Training to participants over the age of 18 years
On successful completion of this training program a Statement of Attainment in HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation will be issued to the participants.
2-3 hours of self-study (no self-study is required for students doing CPR refresher training) and pre-assessment; and 3 – 3.5 hours of classroom based practical training, theory and practical assessment.
NOTE: There is no pre-study required. Students attending CPR refresher course are advised to bring their current first aid or CPR certificate.
Students can complete this course as Stand-alone unit or as a Refresher course.