Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Resuscitation refers to the actions taken to keep a casualty alive after their breathing and heartbeat has stopped. Resuscitation can mean the difference between life and death and early intervention with Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) can and will save lives. By taking the time to learn about resuscitation, you could save someone's life.
Royal Life Saving Resuscitation courses can give participants training and knowledge in a range of areas including CPR, Defibrillation and the chain of survival. All Royal Life Saving resuscitation training is delivered in accordance with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines
Successful candidates will receive a Statement of Attainment for Unit of Competency from the HLT National Health Training Package:
- HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Introduction:
Target Audience:
Prerequisites
There is no prior learning required for the full course. It is recommended that candidates are 14 in the calendar year they attempt the course. *#
Learning Outcomes:
Learning Methods:
THEORY
Techniques of CPR including modifications for infants and children; emergency care of people suffering shock, choking or bleeding; the use of bystanders and how to contact emergency services; and the importance of defibrillation.
PRACTICAL
Checking for dangers and taking appropriate action; assessing the level of consciousness; clearing and opening the airway; checking for the presence or absence of breathing; positioning of the casualty for rescue breathing; performing simulated rescue breathing on a resuscitation manikin; locating the compression point for chest compression and demonstrating effective CPR on a manikin placed on the floor for 2 minutes; demonstrating the appropriate action for a casualty who vomits or regurgitates; and placing the casualty in the recovery position.