This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain breathing and circulation in an adult, child or infant following cardiac arrest. Content is based on Australian Resuscitation Council Guidelines. This course teaches the skills and knowledge required to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines.
Course Content
- Legal and other issues
- Cultural issues
- Basic life support
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use of a automatic external defibrillator
- Debriefing and welfare
Prerequisites
There are currently no prerequisites.
Reaccreditation
The recommended industry standard to maintain current competency is for this course to be refreshed every 12 months.
Assessment
Students will be assessed through the demonstration of practical skills, participation in role plays, analysis of case studies and a written quiz.
Course Outcome
Students who successfully complete this nationally recognised training will be awarded the statement of attainment for: HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Training and Assessment delivered under the auspices and in partnership arrangement on behalf of Health Security & Education Pty Ltd RTO 40907
