|
 Nationally
Recognised Unit Code
& Title:
HLTCPR201B
Perform
CPR
Application and Relevance
This course applies to
a wide range of
settings where emergencies involving
cardiac arrest may
occur.
It is relevant
for people
working in education,
aged and community
care,
sport,
travel
& tourism, hospitality,
industry
enterprises as well as in home or other environments.
Duration
2 hours classroom
training and assessment
Course Content
This course provides
the skills and knowledge
to be able to handle cardiac
emergency situations. It includes:
-
Introduction
to first aid principles
-
Assessing a
cardiac emergency
situation
-
Airway
and breathing management
-
Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation techniques
-
Performing
chest compressions
-
Administering
rescue breaths
-
Use
of AED Automated External Defibrillation
Prerequisites
There
are no prerequisite units.
Participants
should have numeracy and literacy
skills equivalent to level
2 of the National Reporting
System.
Assessment Methods
Progressive
assessment throughout
the course,
including demonstration of practical skills and oral
questions relating to underpinning knowledge.
Award
Issued
A nationally-recognised
Statement of
Attainment will be issued to all successful participants. |
