HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

In a relaxed and enjoyable environment, you will achieve the skills and knowledge required to effectively provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines.  This course (HLTAID009) is included in our Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) course.

CPR Training - Two Convenient Options to Suit Your Learning Style

At FirstAid Advantage, we make it easy to get your CPR certification by offering two nationally recognised training options, both aligned with the latest Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines.

Option 1: Face-to-Face CPR Course

Our Face-to-Face CPR Course delivers all learning and assessment in a supportive classroom environment. You’ll participate in interactive, instructor-led training where you can ask questions, build confidence, and practice skills with immediate feedback.

Benefits of the Face-to-Face Course:

  • Learn directly from qualified trainers with real-world experience.

  • Immediate support and clarification on any questions you have.

  • Ideal for those who prefer in-person interaction and hands-on practice throughout the session.

  • Complete all learning and assessment in one session, no pre-work required (pre-reading available).

Option 2: Blended CPR Course (Online + Practical Assessment)

Our Blended CPR Course allows you to complete the theory and knowledge assessment online at your own pace before attending a short, face-to-face practical session to demonstrate your skills.

Benefits of the Blended Course:

  • Study anytime, anywhere with flexible online learning.

  • Save time with a shorter in-person session focused only on practical skills.

  • Ideal for busy professionals who prefer to complete theory in advance.

  • Access learning materials online for future reference.

Which Option is Right For You?

Both courses result in the same nationally recognised certification, but the learning experience is tailored to your preferences:

  • Prefer a structured, fully guided session with trainer-led learning? Choose Face-to-Face.

  • Prefer to study online in your own time, then attend a briefer practical assessment? Choose Blended.

Duration

Face-to-Face: 4 hours, Normally 8am to 11am

Blended: Online Learning: Up to 3 hours, Face-to-Face Practical: 1 hour 

Course Cost

Face-to-Face:  $79.00 per participant. GST Free

Blended:  $69.00 per student. GST Free.

Course Cost for Group Bookings

We offer flexible delivery options for businesses and community groups seeking CPR or First Aid training. Our trainers can deliver the course on-site at your workplace, or you are welcome to attend one of our scheduled sessions at our dedicated training rooms.

Face-to-Face: A minimum charge equivalent to 8 participants applies to all private group bookings. This ensures we can provide the required resources, equipment, and trainer availability to deliver a high-quality training experience.  For example, if fewer than 8 participants attend, the minimum charge for 8 still applies.

Blended: A minimum charge equivalent to 4 participants applies to all private group bookings. 

For larger groups, additional participants can be accommodated at the applicable per-person rate.

To discuss your group training needs or to request a quote, please contact us.

Location

48 Mulherin Drive, Mackay Harbour

Entry Requirements

It is recommended participants have sufficient English language and visual interpretation skills to successfully complete the training.

Participants will be required to undertake practical training and assessments. This includes demonstrating CPR on a manikin (placed on the floor) for a period of two minutes. If you have a current injury, poor mobility or other concern, please discuss this prior to enrolling.

Qualification Validity

In line with the Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines, the CPR course requires assessment every 12 months. Some refer to this as refresher or renewal training. Our student management system will remind you when your units of competency’s are due to be renewed.

Minimum Age

Participants under the age of 18 are required to provide a consent form completed by their legal guardian. Enrolments for participants under of the age of 14 are not accepted.

Requirements for Successful Completion

Participants are required to attend 100% of this first aid training, and successfully demonstrate competence in all assessment activities.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Requirements

Participants will need suitable LLN skills to complete the following tasks/skills:

  • Read information from a PowerPoint and whiteboard
  • Listen and understand verbal information by an English-speaking trainer
  • Complete written incident report forms in English
  • Read and answer a multiple-choice & short-written question paper
  • Listen to instructions of an Automated External Defibrillator where prompts are delivered in English and count to 30
  • Computer literacy required sufficient to receive email, follow emailed instructions to log into online learning environment and complete online learning and assessment.


Topics covered in CPR

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

Guidelines and procedures including:

  • relevant ARC guidelines to managing the unconscious breathing and non-breathing casualty and provision of CPR
  • potential incident hazards and risk minimisation processes when providing first aid
  • infection control procedures, including use of standard precautions and resuscitation barrier devices
  • requirements for currency of skill and knowledge
  • first aid codes of practice
  • appropriate workplace or site procedures relevant to the provision of first aid

 

Legal, workplace and community considerations, including:

  • duty of care requirements
  • own skills and limitations
  • consent and how it relates to the conscious and unconscious casualty
  • privacy and confidentiality requirements
  • awareness of potential need for stress management techniques and available support for rescuers

 

Considerations when providing CPR, including:

  • upper airway and effect of positional change
  • appropriate duration and cessation of CPR
  • appropriate use of an AED
  • safety and maintenance procedures for an AED
  • chain of survival
  • how to access emergency services

 

Techniques for providing CPR to adults, children and infants including:

  • how to recognise that a casualty is unconscious and not breathing normally
  • rate, ratio and depth of compressions and ventilations
  • correct hand positioning for compressions
  • basic anatomy, physiology and the differences between adults, children and infants relating to CPR.

Booking Calendar

You can view our Training Calendar or click on ‘Enrol Now’ to view see availability, and book online