Cardiac arrest is a medical emergency that can lead to death. With urgent medical care to restart the heart, survival is possible.

Quick decision making is required to recognise and assess a cardiac emergency, call for medical assistance and perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures which will increase the chance of survival for a person who is unconscious and not breathing normally.

In this CPR course, you will learn these skills, in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines, 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.

This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909 by Orana Skills Centre.

Units Being Delivered

The following units will be included in your certificate:

• HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Course Delivery

This course is delivered/assessed at Orana Skills Centre, Level 1 31-37 Macquarie Street Dubbo or can be arranged in the workplace or at facility organised by the client.

Entry Requirements

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: I can 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.

Delivery mode: Online with face-to-face - The online pre-course learning and theory assessment is expected to take approximately 1.5 hours to complete. These timeframes are estimates. Individuals with prior experience in similar training may complete the online component in less time, while those new to the subject may need more time to complete all the learning content and theory questions.

Course Duration

2 hours face-to-face.

Assessment Requirements

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

Certificate Renewal Requirements

This certificate has an industry recommended renewal period of 12 months.

Learning Rights, Responsibilities and Support, including Complaints

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.

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

Theory assessment: A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice questions.  

Core Skill Requirements

Students are required to complete a self-evaluation against the following core skills as part of the enrolment process. This will allow your trainer to understand any additional support that may be required during the course delivery and assessment.

Learning - I can follow instructions, ask for help, and learn from feedback.

Reading - I can read short texts like signs and step-by-step instructions.

Writing - I can write short notes or fill out a simple form.

Oral Communication - I can listen carefully and speak clearly in a classroom environment.

Numeracy - I can count and use simple numbers.