Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Competency Standard

HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Outcomes

1. Respond to an emergency situation

2. Perform CPR procedures

3. Communicate details of the incident

4. Review the incident

Course Objectives

This unit 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 persons who may be required to provide CPR, in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.

Specific licensing/regulatory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training should be obtained from the relevant national/state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities.