Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (HLTAID009) This nationally recognised course satisfies 1 Unit of Competency from the new HLT Health Training Package. It 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.

Elements and Performance Criteria

• Respond to an emergency situation
• Perform CPR procedures
• Communicate details of the incident

Please note: to complete this unit satisfactorily you must be able to perform perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). If you have a disability that would prevent you from performing the required CPR skills you are advised that you will not be able to achieve the unit of competency. If however you do not need to obtain a Statement of Attainment but would like the knowledge, you are welcome to enrol.

Please arrive in plenty of time as no admission to the course will be allowed after 9.15am. No transfer or refund will be provided in these circumstances.

Please Bring/Wear

• Comfortable Clothes
• Notebook and Pen
• Towel
• Certificate of Completion for the online training

Online Theory Completion – Before Course Starts

All students will have to complete an online theory course component as a prerequisite to completing the practical session. Students must complete the online theory before the class date – this will take approximately 1 hour. If students fail to complete this, they will not be eligible to attend the practical day. When you enrol for the course you will be sent login details to complete the theory section online (note: if you have not received your login at least one week prior to the course date, please check your junk mail and/or contact the College immediately) - once completed students must print out the Certificate of Completion to hand to their trainer at the beginning of the practical day.

If internet access is an issue please contact the college on 9970 1000. Course fee includes a course manual which will be given to students at the practical day.

Please note: Students must be at least 14 years and 9 months of age to attend.

Unique Student Identifier (USI)

From 1 January 2015 it is a requirement of the Federal Government that all students undertaking nationally recognised training will need to obtain a Unique Student Identifier (USI). This involves an easy online application. See USI Fact Sheet for information on how to apply for a USI go to the Unique Student Identifier (USI) Website for additional information.

Please ensure when completing your enrolment information, that the details relating to your name are identical to those on the identification evidence used (eg passport or driver’s licence) when creating your USI eg no abbreviations or nicknames should be used.

Once created, it is important that you keep a record of your USI and access to your accredited training records in a safe place. You will need this information for any future enrolments into accredited training in Australia.

Funding

This course is fully funded for many Australian citizens; permanent residents; New Zealand citizens and Humanitarian Visa Holders under the NSW Government’s Adult & Community Education funding. See ACE Community Service Obligation Funding page for details or contact Susan Wilkinson on 9970 1000 or email vet@nbmc.nsw.edu.au to check eligibility or for further information.