Who Should Attend?
This course will provide the skills and knowledge required to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines.
This competency applies to all who may be required to provide CPR, in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.
Specific licensing/regulatory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training should be obtained from the relevant national/state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities.
Objectives
At the completion of the course participants will be able to:
- Respond to an emergency situation
- Perform CPR procedures
- Communicate details of the incident
Assessment and Outcome
Participants will be assessed through completion of theory and practical exercises. There is a requirement for participants to perform at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor, so participants must have the physical ability to kneel on the floor to do this. There is also a requirement for participants to perform at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR on an infant resuscitation manikin placed on a firm surface. Please note CPR will include both compressions and ventilations.
Upon successful completion of the course participants will be issued with a Statement of Attainment for HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
There is a requirement in Queensland and the Northern Territory to refresh this training every 12 months. Please check the requirements of your state or territory if you are not in one of these two jurisdictions.
Reading, Writing and Digital Literacy
The course is delivered in English and requires the answering of questions, filling in forms and other templates. Reading and writing skills are required, however they do not need to be at a high level. There is no requirement for use of computers or laptops.
Student Support
For those who have concerns regarding their ability to undertake this study program, please refer to our Student Information and Support page under the Training menu for further information on what services are offered to those requiring extra assistance.
Course Venue and Equipment
Courses are generally conducted in our training rooms at Total Management and Training. Where courses are conducted on-site then a suitable venue is to be provided by the client company. The venue shall have sufficient space for the participants to be seated comfortably for the duration of training, as well as floor space for a series of CPR manikins to be laid out. The venue needs to have a TV monitor with HDMI plug, or a data projector and screen. Any catering costs shall be borne by the client company. Please contact us to discuss alternate arrangements if there is any difficulty in providing these facilities and equipment.
Courses Outside of Cairns
Where the training is conducted outside the immediate Cairns area, additional costs will be applicable. Any airfares, travel, accommodation, meals and materials freight incurred in the provision of this training will be on-charged. Mileage and traveling time will be charged at our standard rates. Please contact us for a formal quotation for courses conducted outside of Cairns.
How to Book into a Public Course
Click on our Training Calendar to see what dates are scheduled. Download an enrolment form (click the Enrol Now button), complete and email to our friendly team at to secure your place. Please advise which dates you will be attending.
If there are no dates in the Training Calendar, feel free to make contact, as we may be in the process of scheduling, and will be in the best position to find dates which suit you.
How to Book a Dedicated Course
Contact our office if you would like to book a dedicated course. Course date will be scheduled at the time of booking and is subject to trainer availability.