HLTAID009 – Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a condition in which the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating. If this happens, blood stops flowing to the brain and other vital organs. SCA usually causes brain injury if it’s not treated within 3 minutes and death if it’s not treated within 5 minutes.

This makes it the number 1 cause of death ahead of cancer and strokes.

It is estimated that 95 percent of victims of cardiac arrest die before they reach a hospital or other source of emergency help.

The course

This course describes the skills and knowledge required to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

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

This course provides the practical skills and the theory required to provide both a CPR response, and defibrillation to someone in cardiac arrest.

CPR Course covers:

  • Recognise and assess an emergency situation.
  • Ensure safety for self, bystanders, and casualty.
  • Assess the casualty and recognise the need for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
  • Seek assistance from emergency services.
  • Perform CPR in accordance with the ARC guidelines.
  • Display respectful behaviour towards casualty.
  • Operate an automated external defibrillator (AED) according to manufacturers’ instructions.
  • Accurately convey incident details to emergency services.
  • Report details of incident in line with appropriate workplace or site procedures.
  • Maintain privacy and confidentiality of information in line with statutory or organisational policies.
  • Recognise the possible psychological impacts on self and other rescuers and seek help when required.
  • Contribute to a review of the first aid response as required.

General public courses are run both mid week, and on weekends.

We offer private courses for a minimum of eight (8) participants at your workplace or other suitable venue.

This course is now offered by Highlands Training Solutions (RTO No. 46207) previously conducted by Highlands First Aid.

If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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