Course Outcome:
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council Guidelines.

Nominal Duration & Cost:
2 - 2.5 hrs, Price - $65.00

Qualification:
It is important that you attend each session of this course so that you are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment. Your qualification will be valid for 1 year. Note: Australian Resuscitation Council recommends that you attend a resuscitation update every 12 months. If you are unable to attend any sessions, please contact your instructor.

Competencies to be achieved during the training:
At the successful completion of this course you will be able to:
1. Assess an emergency situation
2. Maintain the airway, breathing and circulation of an unconscious casualty (including. C.P.R.)

Assessment Procedure:
Assessment will be conducted during the course to demonstrate to your instructor that you have the required knowledge and skills of the procedures necessary to manage an unconscious, non-breathing and pulse less person prior to the arrival of medical aid.

This process will consist of – Skills Competencies - demonstrate competency in all skills as detailed above conducted in off the job environment simulating work conditions whenever possible.

Elements of Competence and Course Content:
Primary First Aid Management

1. Demonstrate the approach to an Incident and Management of an Unconscious Casualty including;

- The procedure to assess the situation to ensure the safety of the patient, bystanders & First Aider - DRABCD Action Plan - The initial first aid management of the collapsed or unconscious patient 2. Demonstrate the maintenance of Airway & Breathing of a patient including;

- Airway and breathing management on a class participant and/or resuscitation manikin - Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R. - 1 & 2 operator) on a resuscitation manikin

Facilities & Equipment:
Each participant will be provided with all of the intellectual materials required to study all modules. Each program will also be supported with adequate Teaching Aids to assist with the theory and practical training modules such as CPR manikins, Bandages, Visual Aids, Handouts etc as appropriate.