Course Validity

Valid Australia Wide

Purpose

This course if those people wishing to have the skills and knowledge to perform the essential life saving techniques of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Target Audience

This training is suitable for individuals, companies and organisations, and will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to make them confident and competent to perform CPR

Format

A mixture of theoretical and practical elements, with at least 50% of time spent on practical skills.

Prerequisites

Be at least 14 years of age by the last scheduled session of the course.

Qualification issued

Statement of Attainment - Basic life Support

Legislative Authorisations

The course is nationally recognised through inclusion on the ANTA National Training Register and conforms to Australian Resuscitation Council Policy Statement 9.1.1.

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Learning Objectives

• Indications for CPR

• Correct Positioning of hands

• Procedures for CPR

• Two person CPR

Course Length

Approximately 4 hours

Requirements for Successful Course Completion

• Attendance at all sections of the course is required.

• Active participation in group activities and discussions involved in the training program .

• Successfully complete progressive practical assessments. Progressive assessment of the competencies will be conducted throughout the course.

• Successfully complete a multiple-choice theoretical assessment at the end of the course.

Certificate Validity

It is recommended that cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills (CPR) are refreshed annually.

Participant Materials

• Manual

• A4 Certificate

Recommended Class Size

• Minimum: 10

• Maximum: 20

Notes

Due to the practical components of the course, participants are advised to wear comfortable casual attire.