HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Two hands. One rhythm.
Recognise cardiac arrest, perform CPR on adults, children and infants, and use a defibrillator with confidence. A focused, hands-on session that leaves you ready to act.
Find the rhythm
Tap the heart, or press the space bar, at the speed you'd compress a chest.
Your rate—
Compressions0/30
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The action plan
DRSABCD
The sequence every CPR course in Australia is built around. Select a letter to see what it means.
D
Danger
Check for danger to yourself, bystanders and the casualty before you approach. Make the area safe.
What you'll learn
- Recognise cardiac arrestIdentify an unresponsive casualty who isn't breathing normally and call for help.
- Adult CPRCompressions and rescue breaths at the right depth and rate, on the floor.
- Child and infant CPRAdapt hand position, depth and breaths for children and babies.
- Using an AEDAttach pads and follow the prompts of a defibrillator.
How you're assessed
Assessment is practical. You'll demonstrate continuous CPR on an adult manikin on the floor and on an infant manikin, show safe use of an AED, and complete a short knowledge check. You'll have time to practise first.
Need full first aid? CPR is included in HLTAID011 Provide First Aid, so one day covers both.
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