HLTAID009
Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Course Overview

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.

Course Content:

• Introduction to first aid principles
• Assessing a cardiac emergency situation
• Airway and breathing management
• Performing chest compressions
• Administering rescue breaths
• Infection control procedures
• Using a defibrillator (AED)
• AED maintenance