Course Overview
This course provides the skills and knowledge required to respond confidently to a cardiac emergency and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in line with current guidelines. Participants learn to recognise an emergency, call for help, perform CPR on adults, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) where available. Training is practical and scenario-based, with a focus on infection control, safe technique, and clear communication in a workplace context.
Units of Competency / Course Content
HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Key Details
Delivery Location: Training is delivered at Health Security Education’s approved facilities or at client workplaces by arrangement.
Start / Intake Information: Regular intakes are available. Contact Health Security Education for upcoming course dates.
Schedule / Time Commitment: Allow up to 3 hours, including theory, practical activities and assessment (delivery dependent).
Work Placement: No work placement required.
Who This Course Is For
This course is suitable for education and childcare staff, support workers and community services personnel, fitness, sport and recreation staff, workplace first aid responders, supervisors and team leaders, and anyone seeking CPR skills or refresher training.

