HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

The interactive course will teach you how to:

• Assess the casualty, provide safety, and access emergency services

• Perform CPR on an adult and an infant, and use a defibrillator,

• including using an automated external defibrillator (AED),

• how to rotate first aiders with minimal interruptions to compressions,

• and what to do if the casualty regurgitates or vomits.

• The course also covers conveying accurate incident details when handing the casualty over to emergency services,

• how to review an incident, to recognise any psychological impacts on self and other rescuers, to seek help if required and for improvement of own personal skills and response times.

Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.

Refresher min. duration 90 minutes

Blended min. duration 90 minutes

Face-to-face min. duration 120 minutes

Online with face-to-face min. duration 20 minutes

An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

• An official form of photo identification (e.g., driver’s licence, passport, or student ID).

• Physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills including CPR *

• To successfully complete this course, students will need to demonstrate the following language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills during training and assessment:

  • Learning: Follow instructions, ask for help, and learn from feedback.

  • Reading: Read short texts like signs and step-by-step instructions.

  • Writing: Write short notes or fill out a simple form.

  • Oral communication: Listen carefully and speak clearly in a classroom environment.

  • Numeracy: Count and use simple numbers.

  • Digital Literacy: Able to use a mobile phone or basic device to read messages, follow online instructions, complete online forms or access learning resources

*Important note: In order to issue an accredited certificate, CPR must be performed on the floor with no exemptions.

Online learning: Students must have basic digital literacy skills to navigate online platforms, complete assessments, and access course materials. Before enrolment, students should assess their ability to engage in online learning. Support is available where required. The online learning program can be found in the student portal. Students must have access to a computer, smart phone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online studies and associated assessment tasks.

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

Assessment Activities

Performance tasks and practical scenarios:

• Perform CPR on an adult (incl. the use of an AED and placing a casualty into the recovery position)

• Perform CPR on an infant

• A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice questions. 

This certificate has an industry recommended renewal period of 12 months

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

Course Cancellations

• More than 10 days before the Course: Full refund.

• Less than 10 days before the Course - 75% refund.

• Once the course has commenced: No refund.

Course Transfers

Each participant may transfer their booking once to another available course date, subject to availability.

• 5 or more days' notice: One transfer is available free of charge.

• Less than 5 days' notice: A $30 administration fee applies.

• Further transfers: Additional administration fees may apply.

Course Cancellation

Full refund or alternative arrangements if the course cannot be fulfilled.

Extenuating Circumstances

We understand that unexpected circumstances can sometimes arise. At Be Safer Training, we will consider these situations on a case-by-case basis and may, at our discretion, waive any administration fees or offer a credit towards a future course.