Initial Training

This unit 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, including community and workplace settings.
Entry requirement
This initial training is intended for students who have no prior training or experience.
Students need to be at least 18 years old and be physically able to satisfactorily perform at least
- 2 minutes of uninterrupted single-rescuer cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) made up of 5
cycles of both compressions and ventilations on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the
floor and
- 2 minutes of uninterrupted single-rescuer cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) made up of 5
cycles of both compressions and ventilations on an infant resuscitation manikin placed on a
firm surface
Delivery mode and duration
This unit of competency requires attendance at a face to face training session and completion of
practical assessment tasks.
The training session takes 6 hours including the practical assessment tasks which requires the
ability to provide resuscitation and respond to an emergency situation where there may be risk to
life. One requirement of the training package is that you are to be assessed as physically capable
of performing uninterrupted CPR for at least 2 minutes on an adult resuscitation manikin placed
on the floor; including the demonstration of a rotation of operators with minimal interruptions to
compressions. There can be no exceptions to this requirement.
Learning Resources
The learning resources for this course are:
• Heart Foundation- CPR Information Handbook
• Australian Resuscitation Council Guidelines
• Australian Resuscitation Council Resources
Language, Literacy and Numeracy Level Required
Students will need to converse in English to take part in the scenarios in class.
Specifically they need to be able to
− Read information from a PowerPoint and whiteboard
− Listen and understand verbal information delivered by an English-speaking trainer
− Complete written incident report forms in English
− Read and answer a multiple-choice question paper
− Read and answer a short-written answer test
− Listen to instructions of an Automated External Defibrillator with prompts delivered in English
− Be able to count to 30
If a student is not confident with their LLN abilities we strongly recommend that they contact us
HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary
resuscitation
Integrity College RTO Code: 45127 –V 2020 2
Course Brochure – HLTAID001 Initial Training
personally prior to the commencement of course to discuss the appropriateness of the course for
them.
Individuals who require additional help with Language, Literacy and Numeracy LLN can also
access information by calling the Reading Writing Hotline on 1300 655 506 or refer to their website
on https://www.readingwritinghotline.edu.au/.
The Unique Student Identifier
When you're studying nationally recognised training you are required to have a Unique Student
Identifier (USI). Your USI links to an online account that contains all your training records and
results that you have completed from 1 January 2015 onwards. We can assist you.
Time and date
Courses are run weekly
Enrolment procedure
Phone or email us and we will send you an information pack with available dates and times and
an application form. All you need to do is complete the application form and return this to us to
secure your place in the course of your choice.
Investment
$80.00 This can be paid via direct funds transfer or by credit card. We accept Visa and MasterCard.
Location
Suite 2, 54 Memorial Ave, Liverpool NSW 2170
Contact details
Souha Mahmoud
Phone:
02 8729 7610

Refresher course

This unit of competency 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, including community and workplace settings.
Entry requirement
This shorter refresher training is intended for students who have previous training or experience
in CPR.
It is recommended that this unit be renewed every 12 months so that the level of knowledge and
skill is maintained to the standard required.
Students need to be at least 18 years old and be physically able to satisfactorily perform at least
- 2 minutes of uninterrupted single-rescuer cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) made up of 5
cycles of both compressions and ventilations on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the
floor and
- 2 minutes of uninterrupted single-rescuer cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) made up of 5
cycles of both compressions and ventilations on an infant resuscitation manikin placed on a
firm surface
Delivery mode and duration
This unit of competency requires attendance at a face to face training session and completion of
practical assessment tasks.
The refresher training session takes 4 hours including the practical assessment tasks which
requires the ability to provide resuscitation and respond to an emergency situation where there
may be risk to life. One requirement of the training package is that you are to be assessed as
physically capable of performing uninterrupted CPR for at least 2 minutes on an adult
resuscitation manikin placed on the floor; including the demonstration of a rotation of operators
with minimal interruptions to compressions. There can be no exceptions to this requirement.
Learning Resources
The learning resources for this course are:
• Heart Foundation- CPR Information Handbook
• Australian Resuscitation Council Guidelines
• Australian Resuscitation Council Resources
Language, Literacy and Numeracy Level Required
Students will need to converse in English to take part in the scenarios in class.
Specifically they need to be able to
− Read information from a PowerPoint and whiteboard
− Listen and understand verbal information delivered by an English-speaking trainer
− Complete written incident report forms in English
− Read and answer a multiple-choice question paper
− Read and answer a short-written answer test
− Listen to instructions of an Automated External Defibrillator with prompts delivered in English
HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary
resuscitation
Integrity College RTO Code: 45127 –V 2020 2
Course Brochure – HLTAID001 Refresher training
− Be able to count to 30
If a student is not confident with their LLN abilities we strongly recommend that they contact us
personally prior to the commencement of course to discuss the appropriateness of the course for
them.
Individuals who require additional help with Language, Literacy and Numeracy LLN can also
access information by calling the Reading Writing Hotline on 1300 655 506 or refer to their website
on https://www.readingwritinghotline.edu.au/.
The Unique Student Identifier
When you're studying nationally recognised training you are required to have a Unique Student
Identifier (USI). Your USI links to an online account that contains all your training records and
results that you have completed from 1 January 2015 onwards. We can assist you.
Time and date
Courses are run weekly
Enrolment procedure
Phone or email us and we will send you an information pack with available dates and times and
an application form. All you need to do is complete the application form and include a copy of
your previous CPR certificate and return this to us to secure your place in the course of your
choice.
Investment
$80.00. This can be paid via direct funds transfer or by credit card. We accept Visa and
MasterCard.
Location
Suite 2, 54 Memorial Ave, Liverpool NSW 2170
Contact details
Souha Mahmoud
Phone:
02 8729 7610