HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (Learning Online)

HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is the newest release of the nationally recognised basic CPR unit. It replaces the old HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.

This is a short life preservation course around the critical fundamentals of providing CPR (including DRSABCD protocol and safe and effective defibrillation (AED) use) in line with key recommendations from the following Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines:

• ANZCOR Guideline 3 – Recognition and First Aid Management of the Unconscious Person
• ANZCOR Guideline 4 – Airway
• ANZCOR Guideline 5 – Breathing
• ANZCOR Guideline 6 – Compressions
• ANZCOR Guideline 7 – Automated External Defibrillation in Basic Life Support
• ANZCOR Guideline 8 – Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Learning Online (1 hour in class)

Knowledge  Assessment online + Practical Assessment in class – shorter classes.

Learning Online is a condensed course delivery method that utilises the ease of online and the thoroughness of face-to-face training to present an efficient hybrid of the two. Learners finish the knowledge requirements of the course in their own time online through their student portal before coming into class for a single 1-hour session to complete the practical CPR skills they have learned in a controlled simulation that reflects real-world conditions.

It rewards those who prefer the flexibility and freedom that is part and parcel of online learning.

Course times

Our CPR Practical Skills and Assessment Workshops run in Tasmania every day of the week from 9 am to 10 am or 3 pm to 4 pm and some evenings. Course times may vary; check the course calendar HERE. 

Course cost

• $45
• Price match guarantee on comparable courses (T&C)

First aid certificate issued the same day

No Hidden Costs | Fully Accredited | Same Day Certificates (T&C)

Upon successfully completing the training course, you will be issued your certificate through your secure student portal.

Statement of Attainment  

Your statement of attainment will include the following nationally recognised and accredited units of competency. 

• HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

In line with Australian Resuscitation Council recommendations, HLTAID009 should be updated every 12 months to maintain validity.

Practical skills (assessed in class)

There must be evidence that the candidate has completed the following tasks in line with state/territory regulations, first aid codes of practice, first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies and workplace or site procedures:

• managed, in line with ARC guidelines, the unconscious, breathing casualty including appropriate positioning to reduce the risk of airway compromise

managed, in line with ARC guidelines, the unconscious, non-breathing adult, including:

• performing at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) (5 cycles of both compressions and ventilations) on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor
• following the prompts of an automated external defibrillator (AED) to deliver at least one shock
• demonstrating a rotation of single-rescuer operators with minimal interruptions to compressions
• responding appropriately in the event of regurgitation or vomiting
• handing over to emergency services
• providing an accurate verbal report of the incident
• reviewing the incident

• managed, in line with ARC guidelines, the unconscious, non-breathing infant, including:

• performing at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR (5 cycles, both compressions and ventilations) on an infant resuscitation manikin placed on a firm surface.

Knowledge requirements (assessed online)

guidelines and procedures including:

• relevant ARC guidelines to managing the unconscious breathing and non-breathing casualty and provision of CPR
• potential incident hazards and risk minimisation processes when providing first aid
• infection control procedures, including use of standard precautions and resuscitation barrier devices
• requirements for the currency of skill and knowledge
• first aid codes of practice
• appropriate workplace or site procedures relevant to the provision of first aid

legal, workplace and community considerations, including:

• duty of care requirements
• own skills and limitations
• consent and how it relates to the conscious and unconscious casualty
• privacy and confidentiality requirements
• awareness of the potential need for stress management techniques and available support for rescuers

considerations when providing CPR, including:

• upper airway and effect of positional change
• appropriate duration and cessation of CPR
• appropriate use of an AED
• safety and maintenance procedures for an AED
• chain of survival
• how to access emergency services

techniques for providing CPR to adults, children and infants, including:

• how to recognise that a casualty is unconscious and not breathing normally
• rate, ratio and depth of compressions and ventilations
• correct hand positioning for compressions
• basic anatomy, physiology and the differences between adults, children and infants relating to CPR.

First aid locations across Tasmania

Burnie: Comfort Hotel, 139 Wilson St, Burnie TAS 7320
Derwent Park: Carlyle Hotel, 232 Main Rd, Derwent Park TAS 7009
Lindisfarne: Lindisfarne Sailing Club, Ford Parade, Lindisfarne TAS 7015
Launceston: Launceston Conference Centre, 50 Glen Dhu St, South Launceston TAS 7249
North Hobart: Rydges Hobart, 393 Argyle St, North Hobart TAS 7002

USI requirements

A USI (unique student identifier) number is a mandatory requirement for any student wishing to undertake vocational training. A USI number is unique to you and provided by the government to keep a secure online record of your VET certifications. You can look up your number or register for a USI number quickly and easily by clicking on the following link: https://www.usi.gov.au/students/create-usi. 

Covid-19 Precautions

At First Aid Courses Tasmania, your health and safety is our priority. Infection control measures and Covid-19 practices are applied across all our training facilities, including but not limited to:

• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Social distancing, where possible
• Cleaning and sterilisation of equipment and materials
• Learner sign-in sheets

To help us keep you and your fellow learners safe, please do not attend a session if you are unwell, experiencing any symptoms or should be quarantining or self-isolating.

Where courses need to be rescheduled, First Aid Pro will notify learners at the earliest convenience.

Eight New First Aid Units of Competency Released

• HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation – sometimes referred to as CPR (supersedes HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
• HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support – sometimes referred to as BELS (supersedes HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support)
• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid – sometimes referred to as First Aid (supersedes HLTAID003 Provide first aid)
• HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting – sometimes called Childcare first aid (supersedes HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting)
• HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in a remote or isolated site(supersedes HLTAID005 Remote first aid)
• HLTAID014 Provide Advanced First Aid(supersedes HLTAID006)
• HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy(supersedes HLTAID007)
• HLTAID016* Manage first aid services and resources(supersedes HLTAID008)

Your First Aid Certificate – Fully Accredited

Get your fully accredited first aid certificate on the same day.

After successfully completing your First Aid Courses Tasmania training, you will receive a fully Accredited Recognised Statement of Attainment for your first aid course.