
HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Course Overview
This course teaches the skills and knowledge required to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines. This course is developed for existing workers in the industry who may require CPR training as recommended by the ARC.
Prerequisites
To undertake the HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation, you will need:
- To be a minimum of 14 years of age
- To understand and speak the English language at a level that enables the safe performance of and understanding of ARC obligation/guidelines.
- To obtain a Unique Student Identifier (USI). Please visit www.usi.gov.au and ensure you have at least one form of identification
- Pre course training (self-study) and multiple-choice questions to be completed before attendance (given to you upon successful booking)
Duration
Location
Price and Payment Terms
Course Cost $60.00
What is covered in the course?
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- Conduct a hazard assessment
- Demonstrate safe manual handling techniques
- Assess airway, breathing and responsiveness of casualty
- Perform at least two minutes of uninterrupted CPR on both an adult and an infant resuscitation manikin placed on the floor
- check for response and normal breathing
- recognise abnormal breathing
- open and clear the airway
- use correct hand location and compression depth rate in line with the ARC recommended ratio of compressions and ventilations
- act in the event of regurgitation or vomiting
- follow single rescuer procedure, including the demonstration of a rotation of operators with minimal interruptions to compressions
- Follow the prompts of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- Provide an accurate verbal report of the incident
- Respond to at least one simulated resuscitation scenario contextualised to the candidate’s workplace/community setting.
- Knowledge of Regulations and Codes of Practice
- Knowledge of basic anatomy
How do I enrol?
- Our Enrolment Form is required to be completed and sent to our office prior to receiving any course confirmation.
See Support Tab for our enrolment form. - A Language, Literacy and Numeracy skills test will be required for each student.
- Pre-course paperwork will be distributed on successful completion of enrolment. Paperwork must be completed prior to the commencement of course.
- All courses require the full amount to be paid prior to make a successful booking. Applicants will be advised of the amount at the time of the booking. Corporate clients, following a successful credit reference check, will be forwarded an authority to invoice on the term of a 14 day account. Facilities include Credit Card, EFTPOS or Cash. Please refer to our fees and refund policy under Student Support Tab.
What do I need to bring?
- You must supply photo dentification.
- Pre-course paperwork
- Wear comfortable, practical clothing and enclosed footwear (you will not be permitted in with thongs or open footwear)
- Lunch (There is a café nearby and a regular coffee van visit. Free Tea, Coffee, Water & Biscuits are provided)
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the commencement of training
Training and Assessment
Theory and Practical Demonstrations.Re-Assessment
Applicants deemed not yet competent will be provided the opportunity to undergo further training.Licences and Certification
This is a Nationally Recognised Training course and applicants deemed competent at the conclusion of the course will be provided with a Statement of Attainment for HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
A wallet sized competency card will also be issued.

Cancellations and Withdrawals
In the event of cancellation or withdrawal:
- Students who give notice to cancel their enrolment more than 10 days prior to the commencement of a program will be entitled to a full refund of fees paid.
- Students who give notice to cancel their enrolment less than 10 days prior to the commencement of a program will be entitled to a 75% refund of fees paid. The amount retained (25%) by Achieve Training and Assessment Services is required to cover the costs of administration and resources which will have already been committed based on the students initial intention to undertake the training.
- Students who cancel their enrolment within 1 full business day prior program commencement OR after a training program has commenced will not be entitled to a refund of fees.
If Achieve Training and Assessment Services cancels the training course, and is not rescheduling then a full refund will be returned to the payer.
Smart and Skilled
If you wish to apply and are eligible for funding through the NSW Smart and Skilled program, This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.
To register your interest, email us at achievetrainingservices@gmail.com or call us on 02 4201 0418 to be sent our Enrolment Information Pack.
Available Course Dates
Name | Date | Time | Location | Availability | Cost | |
Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation | 11 April 2025 | 09:00 am - 01:00 pm | Warrawong | 9 | $60.00 |