First aid and CPR

Overview

This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation in line with Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines. You will practise compressions and rescue breaths on adult and infant manikins, and learn to operate an AED with confidence. Most workplaces expect this to be refreshed every twelve months.

Units you will be certified in

• HLTAID009CPR
• HLTAID011Provide First Aid

Each unit is nationally recognised and appears on your certificate.

What you will learn

• Recognise an emergency and assess the casualty
• Perform CPR on an adult, child and infant
• Operate an automated external defibrillator (AED)
• Manage an unconscious, breathing casualty
• Report and record the incident accurately

How the course is taught

Our training methodology is hands-on and practical, so you leave able to act, not just answer questions.

• Interactive classroom learning

  Short, practical theory led by a trainer, not a slideshow you watch alone.

• Hands-on practical exercises

  You practise every skill yourself on modern CPR manikins and first aid equipment.

• Realistic emergency scenarios

  Scenario-based practice so you can act under pressure, not just recite steps.

• AED practice

  Hands-on time with AED trainers so using a defibrillator feels familiar.

• Individual assessment

  Everyone is assessed individually against the unit requirements.

• Workplace-specific discussion

  For onsite groups we tailor scenarios to your work environment and risks.

• Trainers with clinical backgrounds

  Courses are delivered by experienced healthcare professionals.

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