HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support
OVERVIEW
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise and respond to life-threatening emergencies while awaiting an ambulance.
It covers common first aid injuries and illnesses and includes initial intervention in a casualty with a serious condition prior to professional medical help being available, such as performing CPR while awaiting an ambulance, as well as responding to other conditions such as asthma, anaphylaxis, or assisting someone who is choking.
This unit is delivered in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council Guidelines and applies to all persons who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.
Course fee: Starting from $60 – $68. Actual pricing shown in booking calendar.
Delivery mode: Online learning with a short face-to-face practical session.
Duration: 45 minutes face-to-face session, plus self-paced online learning.
Locations: Melbourne CBD, Ringwood, and Dandenong. This course is available onsite in the workplace.
Delivery Mode
Online training with face-to-face assessment: Suited for those who have previously undertaken the same course, or a very similar course. Access to a reliable computer, tablet, or phone with internet access is required in order to complete the e-learning modules. This must be completed prior to attending the face-to-face practical session. During the face-to-face practical assessment, students are assessed in the required skills of the course. There is a small amount of time allocated to clarify information, however, overall students should arrive prepared to perform the skills.
Course Duration
Online training delivery: 45 minutes face-to-face session with the addition of online self-paced learning to be completed prior to attending the session.
Award issued
On successful completion students will be awarded the following unit of competency:
- HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support
It is recommended that renewal for this course is undertaken every 3 years, with the additional requirement of updating the CPR component every 12 months.
Provider of Training and Assessment
This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allen’s Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909 by CPR for Life Pty Ltd.
Entry Requirements
Students must have the physical ability to provide resuscitation by kneeling on the floor and performing two (2) minutes of uninterrupted CPR on an adult and infant manikin.
Parental/guardian consent is required for students under the age of 18 years.
Pre-course study: Students may be required to undertake online pre-course work prior to attending the face-to-face session depending on the course delivery mode.
Online study: Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet, or other electronic devices with access to the internet to complete the online/ pre-course learning.
Learning Objectives
- Roles and responsibilities of the first aider
- Legal issues in first aid
- Infection control
- DRSABCD action plan
- Managing unconscious casualties
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillator
- Asthma and breathing difficulties (choking)
- Allergic reaction and anaphylaxis
- Cardiac conditions and stroke
- Wounds management, bleeding, and shock
Assessment Information
Assessment methods include a combination of written tests and practical activities. Simulated workplace environments will be created during assessment tasks to create as close to real-life situations as possible.
Performance tasks and Practical scenarios:
- Perform CPR on an infant
- Perform CPR on an adult incl. the use of an AED
- Anaphylaxis (allergic reaction)
- Choking with airway obstruction
- Bleeding and shock
- Breathing difficulties – asthma
Theory assessment
A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice questions.
Fee Information
Course fees for individual public bookings are dependent on venue location and will be shown in the booking calendar. Payment is required upfront.
For onsite group bookings, fees and payment terms are based on agreement between the client and CPR for Life.
Learners Rights, Responsibilities and Support including Complaints
Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website https://www.allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook.aspx for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.
Location
This course will be delivered in the workplace or at CPR for Life’s training facility.
Group Onsite Bookings
This course is available onsite and can be delivered in the workplace and in community groups – available 7 days a week, day or night. Group discounts apply, please contact us.