CPR + First Aid

Course Code: HLTAID009, HLTAID010, HLTAID011

Duration: 20  Hours

Location: Melbourne

Intake: Monthly

Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty  in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and  other Australian national peak clinical bodies. 

The unit applies to all persons who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range  of situations, including community and workplace settings.

Units included

• HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support
• HLTAID011 Provide first aid

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements into HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation, HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support or HLTAID011 Provide first aid, however, participants should have a basic level of literacy and numeracy so they can read, interpret and apply guidelines and protocols. All candidates will need to attain a competent level on the pre-enrolment LLN. CAC will administer an LLN skills test based on the ACSF at a combination of Level 1 and 2 skills.

It is recommended that participants:

• Have completed year 10 school or equivalent.
• Must have sound Language, Literacy and Numeracy skills.
• Wear comfortable clothing to accommodate physical demonstration requirements of the course
• Able to perform CPR while kneeling on a firm surface. Given the physical demands of performing CPR correctly, people with knee and back problems may experience discomfort and reasonable adjustment may need to occur
• Wear enclosed footwear at all times while training
• Is of 18 years and above.

Course Delivery

Theory portion of the course including knowledge evidence is delivered and collected online & practical assessment is  being conducted face-to-face in a classroom-based learning environment. The total course duration is 20 hours. This is divided into 17 hours for the online learning and theory assessment and  3 hours of classroom-based face-to-face delivery for the practical components. 

Student will require additional reading to acquire knowledge required to complete the tasks.

Assessment Method

The assessment process will include the gathering of evidence to demonstrate the student’s competence. Participants  will be advised of the assessment requirements at the beginning of the course. Summative assessment will be used to  evaluate student learning at the end of an instructional unit by comparing evidence against the performance criteria of  the unit as well as the assessment requirements. The assessment process will include the gathering of evidence to  demonstrate the student’s competence. 

To determine the student’s skills and knowledge in this qualification, a qualified trainer and assessor will  conduct assessments using a variety of evidence gathering techniques including: 

• Pre-course Quiz 
• Online Multiple Choice Questions 
• Practical Observation/Demonstration/Role play 
• Project/Case Study 

Course Certification

If a student is assessed as meeting the requirements of the course, and all agreed fees the student owes to CAC have  been paid, then within 30 calendar days of all conditions being met: 

• Certification of completion will be issued with the learning outcomes achieved 

Central Australian College is responsible for the quality of the training and assessment in compliance with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2025, and for the issuance of the AQF (Australian Qualifications Framework) certification documentation.

*Conditions apply

Fees may change during your course of study. CAC reserves the right to discontinue or alter any course date, tuition or service fee, location, timetable or staffing without prior notice. This will constitute a provider default and all tuition fees will be handled in accordance with Central Australian College’s Refund Policy.  Interest will not be credited to Student Fees or disbursements and therefore no interest will be recovered by students in the event of cancellation. Students must maintain valid Overseas Student Health Care insurance throughout their enrollment. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to access government subsidised training.