Provide CPR - HLTAID001

(Supersedes) HLTCPR211A Perform CPR

This course applies to a wide range of settings where emergencies involving cardiac arrest may occur. It is relevant for people working in education, aged and community care, sport, travel & tourism, hospitality, industry enterprises as well as in home or other environments.

It is recommended that Perform CPR is updated annually. This course is included in the first session of Apply First Aid.

Duration

3 hours classroom training and assessment.

Course Content

• Respond to an emergency situation
• Recognise an emergency situation
• Identify, assess and minimise immediate hazards to health and safety of self and others
• Assess the casualty and recognise the need for CPR
• Seek assistance from emergency response services
• Perform CPR procedures
• Perform CPR
• Display respectful behaviour towards casualty
• Operate automated external defibrillator (AED) according to manufacturer’s instructions
• Communicate details of the incident
• Accurately convey incident details to emergency response services
• Report details of incident to workplace supervisor as appropriate
• Maintain confidentiality of records and information in line with statutory and/or organisational policies This course provides the skills and knowledge to be able to handle cardiac emergency situations.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisite units. The foundation skills for this unit is oral communication – in order to make an accurate verbal report to supervisor and emergency response services.

Assessment Methods

Progressive assessment throughout the course, including demonstration of practical skills and oral questions relating to underpinning knowledge.

Award Issued

A nationally-recognised Statement of Attainment will be issued to all successful participants.

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