This course 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 workers who may be required to provide CPR in a range of situations‚ include community and workplace settings.

Candidates are required to complete the online learning prior to the course and then undertake the practical component at a face to face assessment course. Candidates must print off and hand their completion certificate to the trainer on the day in order to be eligible to participate in the practical session. This completion certificate can be accessed once all modules have been successfully completed online. A token code to access the online learning will be issued to candidates within 48 hours of enrolment into this course. 

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

All candidates are required to successfully complete a range of practical assessments and a multiple choice theory exam.  A candidate must perform at least two minutes of uninterrupted CPR on an infant, and an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor.  Please note: This course requires practical application of Resuscitation and other practical scenarios that will require kneeling on the floor. In order to achieve a Statement of Attainment, candidates must successfully complete the practical components under the award conditions. For more information on the practical assessments click here.