Program Overview

HLTAID009 – Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Introduction

After successful completion of the unit, students will be able to demonstrate 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.

This unit applies to all persons who may be required to provide CPR, in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.

Course Details

Course Duration

4 Hours

Course Delivery

Blended

Delivery Locations

Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, and Brisbane

Organisation Delivering the Program

Institute of Health and Nursing Australia (RTO ID: 21985)

Organisation Issuing Certification

Institute of Health and Nursing Australia (RTO ID: 21985)

Course Overview

• Course duration is 4 Hours
• Blended delivery
• Available to domestic students only

What Will I Study

• Module 1: Introduction to First Aid
• Module 2: Basic anatomy and physiology
• Module 3: Legal issues in first aid
• Module 4: Resuscitation and airway emergencies
• Module 5: Reporting and documentation

Who Could Attend the Course?

This unit is for individuals working in various capacities in any industry required to provide a first aid response to a casualty in line with first aid guidelines in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.

Course Award

Three Units of Competency from the new HLT Health Training Package recorded on your Statement of Attainment issued after successful completion of theory and practical.

• HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Course Fee

AUD $80.00

Entry Requirements

• Applicants must be aged 18 years or over.
• Basic Level of Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) knowledge required to follow the theory & assessments and to demonstrate the practical skill components.
• Basic computer skills required to complete the online theory and assessments.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.

How is the Course Assessed?

Assessment is competency-based and is conducted in accordance with the Health Training Package and the standards outlined in the units of competency in the industry Training Package qualifications.

• Multiple-Choice Questionnaire with 100% pass mark at the end of the self-directed theory (must be completed prior to your practical class)
• Simulation-Based Assessments: Practical skills of this unit are performed in a simulated environment at IHNA’s nursing laboratory. This includes:
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to adult and infant
  • Automated external defibrillator (AED) to deliver at least one shock
  • Responding appropriately in the event of regurgitation or vomiting
  • Handing over to emergency services
  • Providing an accurate verbal report of the incident
  • Reviewing the incident

Terms and Conditions

IHNA reserves the right to cancel/reschedule the intake if sufficient enrolment numbers are not there for the intake.

In the event of a cancellation or reschedule, full fee paid by the student will be refunded or the student can attend the rescheduled session.

Student can cancel the enrolment three days before the course start date and the full fee paid by the student will be refunded.

Fee is not refundable if the student withdraws from the course within two days of the course start date. That is if the course is starting on 24th of the month, the student can cancel the course till 21st with full.