Provide CPR

Duration:
3 Hours

Max Students:
15

Designed for:
This nationally recognised course describes the skills and knowledge required to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines. This unit applies to all workers who may be required to provide CPR in a range of situations, include community and workplace settings. There are legislated requirements in each state in relation to this training. These requirements will be documented in each states approved code of practice for first aid.

Pre-requisites:
Nil

Co-requisites:
Nil

Pre-entry Requirements:
Unique Student Identifier (USI) - www.usi.gov.au

Description:
This unit deals with the skills and knowledge required to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines and applies to all workers who may be required to provide CPR in a range of situations, include community and workplace settings.

Content:

The following items are covered during the conduct of the training:

• Assess the incident scene
• Conduct D-R-S-A-B-C-D
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation techniques
• Roll patient into recovery position
• Handover to Medical personnel
• Manage a choking patient  

CITB Funding SA courses only (Total cost with valid membership is $35). To enrol into a CITB funded course, please contact the SA Training Coordinator on 1800 655 510 or email training@fsaus.com.au.

Unit of Competency

HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Assessment:
Assessment of this course is through written and practical assessment including the observation of students carrying out a range of scenarios. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be issued with a Statement of Attainment.

Delivery Method:
Classroom theory via PowerPoint or the issued learner resource including use of audio-visual material and practical activities.

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