Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
HLTAID009
Nationally accredited qualification
6 hours
Online learning
+ practical workshop
Flexible delivery locations
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
- face-to-face practical workshop.
Varied delivery modes, such as face-to-face 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
Practical training dates
Workshops run at UQ St Lucia between 8:30am–10:30am on the following dates, unless otherwise marked:
- 24 April
- 1 May (3:30–5:30pm)
- 14 May
- 25 May
- 5 June
- 24 July
- 3 August
- 21 August
- 10 September
- 10 October
- 19 October
- 15 November
This program can be run at locations around Australia on request. Contact us for details. Locations require minimum numbers to go ahead.
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.
A UQ campus. If you’re from outside UQ, contact us to arrange an alternative location.
Entry requirements
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.
How to apply
To register for this training please use our online application form.
Ensure you have copies of the required evidence to upload with your application form:
- Birth Certificate OR Passport OR Driver Licence*
*Please bring your identification on your training day to verify your identity in class.
Please note
- Upon acceptance of your completed application, you will receive a payment request. After payment, you will receive a confirmation of enrolment email detailing your training location and times and access to your online training.
- All sessions are subject to minimum student numbers, if less than 6 students have booked and completed their assessment for the training date, it may be subject to cancellation.
Create your USI
You must provide a Unique Student Identifier (USI) before we can accept your enrolment.
Resources
2024 UQ Skills Student Handbook (PDF, 2.7 MB) (includes student support and 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.
Disclaimer
Details are correct at the time of upload and are subject to change. UQ Skills reserves the right to change programs, subjects or costs or to cancel a program based on consideration of student numbers and resource allocation. Ensure that you understand the program, subjects, associated costs and fee liability prior to signing an enrolment form.
