HLTAID009 – Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Cardiac arrest is a life-threatening medical emergency where immediate action can mean the difference between life and death. Prompt recognition, rapid decision-making and early intervention are critical to improving survival outcomes.

This course provides the essential knowledge and practical skills required to recognise and respond to a cardiac emergency. You will learn how to assess an unconscious casualty, call for emergency assistance and perform effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Delivered in accordance with Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines, the training includes safe and effective use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), maintaining continuous chest compressions and managing complications such as regurgitation or vomiting.

The course also prepares participants to communicate effectively with emergency services and reflect on emergency situations to support future learning and resilience.

Suitable for both workplace and community settings, this course builds the confidence and capability to respond effectively in a cardiac emergency.

Delivered as a flexible blended program, this course combines convenient online learning with engaging face-to-face practical training.

• Training at your workplace
• Training at a venue of your choice
• Training at a Heart Restart First Aid Training venue

Throughout this course, participants will develop the knowledge and practical skills required to respond confidently during a cardiac emergency.

• Recognise and respond to cardiac arrest using the DRSABCD Action Plan
• Perform CPR and manage unconscious, non-breathing casualties
• Use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) safely and effectively
• Respond confidently in emergency situations including airway management
• Work effectively with others and communicate clearly with emergency services
• Reflect on emergency incidents and maintain skills in line with ARC guidelines

Course durations may vary depending on delivery method. Minimum requirements are:

• Face-to-face: From 2 hours
• Blended or refresher: From 90 minutes
• Online with face-to-face assessment: From 20 minutes

Assessment includes both practical and written components to ensure participants can confidently apply CPR skills during an emergency.

Practical assessment includes:

• Adult CPR performance
• Infant CPR performance
• Safe AED operation
• Recovery position
• Simulated emergency scenarios
• Short multiple-choice knowledge assessment

To participate in this course, students must be physically able to complete the practical activities required.

This includes performing:

• 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on the floor without stopping

Participants should advise the trainer of any concerns that may affect their ability to complete practical requirements.

Students completing the online/pre-course learning component will require access to:

• Computer, tablet or smartphone
• Reliable internet connection

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive a nationally recognised:

CPR skills should be refreshed every 12 months in accordance with the First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice and Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines.

This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of:

Training delivery is provided by:

Heart Restart First Aid Training

Refunds will not be issued for cancellations made less than 5 business days prior to the course commencement date.

To be eligible for a refund, participants must notify Heart Restart at least 5 business days before the scheduled course date.