Provide basic emergency life support
Course overview
Key details
5 hours
In classroom (face-to-face)
This course is delivered as a private course only.
Request a quote for a booking or email firstaidtraining@ambulance.qld.gov.au.
On successful completion of this course, a Statement of Attainment will be awarded in:
- HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support
Description
This course provides the skills and knowledge required to recognise and respond to life-threatening emergencies in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.
It is suitable for anyone who may be required to provide CPR in a range of settings, including community and workplace settings.
Course content
- Respond to an emergency situation
- Perform CPR procedures
- Apply appropriate first aid procedures
- Communicate details of the incident
- Review the incident
- Asthma Management (Ventolin Inhaler) and Anaphylaxis Management (Adrenaline Epi-Pen).
Private and corporate training
This course can be delivered privately, allowing you and your staff or community group to undertake first aid training at your own workplace or venue. Request a quote for a booking or email firstaidtraining@ambulance.qld.gov.au.
Student requirements
No prior learning is required.
Physical ability
Students must perform at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) (5 cycles of both compressions and ventilations) on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor.
If you are unsure if you can meet this requirement please contact us via email firstaidtraining@ambulance.qld.gov.au or call 07 3873 3334 before you enrol.
Requirements for people under the age of 18
If you are under the age of 18 you must:
- obtain the permission of a parent or guardian to attend
- have your parent or guardian complete the Parent/Guardian Consent Form and Student Enrolment Form.
Additionally, if you are under the age of 16 you must have an adult accompany you to the course (they can be a paid course participant or a chaperone).
Additional needs and support
We welcome all learners to our first aid courses. If you have individual or additional support needs, please contact training support staff on firstaidtraining@ambulance.qld.gov.au or call 07 3873 3334 and we will contact you to discuss how best to support you.
Recommended renewal period
In accordance with the Code of Practice – First aid in the workplace, training in CPR (HLTAID009/HLTAID015) should be carried out annually (every 12 months).