HLTAID009
Provide CPR – Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
CPR Refresher Course
- First Aid & CPR Classes are available 7 days a week
- This course supersedes HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Nationally recognised CPR certificate
HLTAID009 - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
$40
Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Nationally Recognised
SAME DAY CERTIFICATES
CPR First Aid Refresher Course
The HLTAID009 unit, “Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR),” focuses on equipping individuals with the skills and knowledge to perform CPR in emergency situations. Here are the key points:
- Course Objective: To teach the essential skills required to perform CPR on adults, children, and infants.
- DRSABCD Action Plan: Emphasizes the importance of following the DRSABCD action plan, which stands for Danger, Response, Send for help, Airway, Breathing, CPR, and Defibrillation.
- Practical Skills: Includes performing at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR on adult, child, and infant manikins, managing unconscious breathing casualties, and using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
- First Aid Scenarios: Candidates must respond to simulated first aid scenarios, demonstrating their ability to assess and manage various emergency situations.
- Knowledge Requirements: Covers state/territory regulations, first aid codes of practice, safe work practices, infection control procedures, and legal considerations such as duty of care and consent.
- Certification: Successful completion of the course provides a nationally recognized certification, valid for 12 months.
- Training Provider: Delivered on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd (RTO 90909)
CPR First Aid Course Content
Performance Evidence The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has completed the following tasks in line with state/territory regulations, first aid codes of practice, Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines and workplace procedures: Followed DRSABCD in line with ARC guidelines, including:
- Performed at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) (5 cycles of both compressions and ventilations) on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor
- Performed at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR (5 cycles both compressions and ventilations) on an infant resuscitation manikin placed on a firm surface
- Responded appropriately in the event of regurgitation or vomiting
- Managed the unconscious breathing casualty
- Followed single rescue procedure, including the demonstration of a rotation of operators with minimal interruptions to compressions
- Followed the prompts of an automated external defibrillator (AED)
Responded to at least one simulated first aid scenario contextualised to the candidate’s workplace/community setting, including:
- Demonstrated safe manual handling techniques
- Provided an accurate verbal or written report of the incident
Knowledge Evidence The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of: State/Territory regulations, first aid codes of practice and workplace procedures including:
- ARC Guidelines relevant to the provision of CPR
- Safe work practices to minimise risks and potential hazards
- Infection control principles and procedures, including use of standard precautions
- Requirements for currency of skill and knowledge
Legal, workplace and community considerations, including:
- Awareness of potential need for stress-management techniques and available support following an emergency situation
- Duty of care requirements
- Respectful behaviour towards a casualty
- Own skills and limitations
- Consent
- Privacy and confidentiality requirements
- Importance of debriefing
Considerations when providing CPR, including:
- Airway obstruction due to body position
- Appropriate duration and cessation of CPR
- Appropriate use of an AED
- Chain of survival
- Standard precautions
Basic anatomy and physiology relating to:
- How to recognise a person is not breathing normally
- Chest
- Response/consciousness
- Upper airway and effect of positional change
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