HLTAID009 – Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Stay calm. Step forward. Help save a life.
When someone stops breathing, every second matters.
The HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation course gives you the practical skills and confidence to recognise a life-threatening emergency, perform CPR and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) until professional medical help arrives.
Delivered in line with Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines, this nationally recognised course is suitable for workplace first aiders, employees, volunteers and anyone who wants to be ready when it matters most.
What You’ll Learn
This practical, hands-on course will teach you how to:
- Recognise and assess an emergency situation
- Check for danger and protect yourself, bystanders and the casualty
- Assess responsiveness and breathing
- Contact emergency services and communicate essential information
- Perform CPR on adults, children and infants
- Use an automated external defibrillator AED
- Place an unconscious breathing casualty into the recovery position
- Respond to regurgitation or vomiting during CPR
- Manage an unresponsive casualty safely
- Maintain privacy, dignity and respectful communication
- Complete workplace incident reporting requirements
- Recognise the psychological impacts of responding to an emergency
You will practise realistic emergency scenarios and develop the confidence to respond quickly, safely and effectively.
Who Should Enrol?
This course is ideal for:
- Workplace first aiders
- Mining and construction workers
- Electrical and trade personnel
- Fitness, sporting and recreation staff
- Teachers, carers and community workers
- Volunteers and club members
- Parents and family members
- Anyone who wants the confidence to respond in an emergency
Be Ready When Every Second Counts
CPR is a skill anyone can learn and one day, it could make all the difference.
Our experienced trainers provide practical, supportive training that helps you stay focused, follow the correct steps and take action during a real emergency.
Check. Call. Compress. Give someone their best chance. Book your CPR training today.
Specific workplace, industry and regulatory requirements for CPR refresher training may vary. Participants should confirm the currency requirements that apply to their role and workplace.
Duration: | 0.5 Days |
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Delivery Method: | Face to face, at your site |
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As this unit is delivered at your site, students need site PPE. |
UNITS OF COMPETENCYThe unit is comprised of 1 unit of competency. All unit requirements must be satisfactorily completed to be deemed Competent.
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTSThis unit is designed for individuals currently employed in operational roles across mining sites, quarries, and civil infrastructure projects. These individuals may be exposed to hazardous conditions and must be capable of responding to medical emergencies until professional assistance arrives. Students must:
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CLASS BASED COURSE STRUCTUREThis program will be delivered face-to-face, with classroom-based learning and assessment. This unit is made up of: Face-to-face Classroom-Based Learning Students are required to attend face-to-face classroom-based training sessions. The face-to-face classroom-based component of this program is specifically designed to address the learning needs of the student cohort, promoting active participation and skill development through various engaging training techniques, including:
Simulated Work / Industry Environment
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CLASS BASED COURSE DURATIONThe program is typically delivered over 3 days and can be adapted to suit individual student needs and business requirements. The program includes:
The actual duration will vary based on each student’s prior knowledge, skill level, and active participation. Additional learning support is available to ensure students are well-prepared for assessment activities. |
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DATES, LOCATION AND COSTLexmar delivers and assesses this unit face-to-face at the student’s workplaces. Program pricing will be provided based on your specific business needs and participant numbers. To receive a quote, including program delivery options and costings, please contact Lexmar Training. |
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STUDENT SUPPORTLexmar Training offers a range of learning support services and access to networks to ensure ongoing engagement and motivation. Educational and support services can include:
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SKILLS RECOGNITIONCredit Transfer are not available for the unit of competency HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation due to the licensing or regulatory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training as detailed in the Code of Practice – First Aid in the Workplace, relating to frequency of training for first aiders. ‘First aiders should Skills Recognition, commonly referred to as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), is an assessment process that evaluates an individual’s formal, non-formal, and informal learning to determine the extent to which the individual has met the competency standards. |
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ENROLAll students must complete an enrolment. You will receive a link from Lexmar Training to begin your enrolment process. As part of the enrolment, students maybe required to undertake a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) Skills Assessment. This assessment helps determine your suitability for the program and ensures that your current skill levels align with the unit requirements. Submitting an enrolment does not guarantee a place in the program. Lexmar Training carefully reviews each application to ensure students are placed into units where they are most likely to succeed. Additional information and documentation may be required to process applications, including:
A USI is your individual education number for life. It creates a secure online record of your VET training in Australia since 1 January 2015. Visit the USI website to:
Lexmar Training can create a USI on your behalf. If you wish Lexmar Training to do this on your behalf, contact Lexmar Training at admin@lexmartraining.com.au |
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