Program details: Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Gain the skills to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and other lifesaving techniques until emergency services arrive with the Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation HLTAID009 course.
This interactive training program will equip you with the necessary skills to respond effectively in critical situations and to provide CPR to individuals experiencing cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
This nationally accredited course covers how to:
- respond to an emergency situation
- recognise and respond to cardiac emergencies and respiratory distress
- perform different CPR techniques, including defibrillator use
- communicate effectively with emergency services, bystanders and other rescuers
- understand legal and ethical considerations
- implement infection control practices
How you'll learn
We use the latest equipment from industry to empower you to be confident in saving lives. Our friendly and professional trainers will assist you and ensure you have the skills to pass.
Blended delivery mode:
- 4 hours of self-paced online study
- in-person practical workshop.
Varied delivery modes, such as in-person workshops or assessment only, are available for high schools and other stakeholder organisations. Contact us for details.
Assessment
You must complete the online coursework and pass the quizzes at least 72 hours prior to the practical workshop.
Certification
On successful completion of this course you will be issued a statement of attainment in:
- HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Location
A UQ campus.
This program can be run at locations around Australia on request. Contact us for details. Locations require minimum numbers to go ahead.
You must have the physical capacity to perform 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on a floor.
We recommend being at least 16 years of age to participate in this course.
All UQ Skills programs require access to a computer with a Windows operating system, up-to-date versions of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader, and a reliable internet connection.
Create your USI
You must provide a Unique Student Identifier (USI) before we can accept your enrolment.
Resources
2025 UQ Skills Student Handbook (PDF, 2.5 MB) (includes student support and guidance on fees, withdrawal and other policy information).
- Full fee: $69
- UQ staff fee: $64
Students who fail to turn up for the practical component of their CPR training will be required to pay a re-booking fee of $30 to join a new session.
Contact us to enquire about discounts for group bookings.
A nationally accredited training course endorsed by the Australian Skills Quality authority.
The techniques you will learn are in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines.
This course meets the nominated workplace first aider requirements under the Safe Work Australia First Aid Code of Practice.
The Code of Practice recommends you undertake refresher training in CPR annually and first aid qualifications every 3 years.