CPR First Aid Training

The First Aid part of the course includes the following content:

State/Territory regulations, first aid codes of practice and workplace procedures: 

• ARC guidelines relevant to provision of CPR and First Aid 
• Safe work practices to minimise risks and potential hazards 
• Infection control principles and procedures, including use of standard precautions 
• Requirements for currency of skill and knowledge

Legal, workplace and community considerations including: 

• Awareness of potential need for stress-management techniques and available support following an emergency situation
• Duty of care requirements
• Respectful behaviour towards a casualty 
• Own skills and limitations 
• Consent
• Privacy and confidentiality requirements
• Importance of debriefing 

Understand when providing first aid considerations such as:

• Airway obstruction due to body position
• Appropriate duration and cessation of CPR
• Appropriate use of an automated external defibrillator (AED)
• Chain of survival
• Standard precautions
• How to conduct a visual and verbal assessment of the casualty

Principles and procedures for first aid management of scenarios such as: 

• Abdominal injuries
• Allergic reaction
• Anaphylaxis
• Basic care of a wound
• Bleeding control
• Burns
• Cardiac conditions, including chest pain
• Choking and airway obstruction 
• Crush injuries 
• Diabetes 
• Dislocations 
• Drowning 
• Envenomation 
• Environmental impact, including hypothermia, hyperthermia, dehydration and heat stroke 
• Eye and ear injuries 
• Fractures 
• Febrile convulsions 
• Head, neck and spinal injuries 
• Minor skin injuries 
• Needle stick injuries 
• Poisoning and toxic substances 
• Respiratory distress, including asthma 
• Seizures, including epilepsy 
• Shock 
• Soft tissue injuries, including strains and sprains 
• Stroke 
• Unconsciousness 

Basic anatomy and physiology in relation to recognising a person is not breathing normally, chest, response/consciousness, upper airway and impact of positional change. 

Considerations in provision of first aid for specified conditions

The CPR component of the course involves substantial practical aspects:

Recognise and assess the situation. 

• Make sure that you and anyone nearby are safe before assessing the condition of the person needing help. 
• Determine whether they require cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and call for emergency services.

Observe and Practice actual CPR procedures. 

• Administer CPR following the guidelines set by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC). 
• Show respect and consideration for the person in distress and 
• Use an automated external defibrillator (AED) according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Learn how to communicate relevant incident details. 

• Accurately report the incident details to the emergency services and follow the appropriate workplace or site procedures for reporting. 
• Protect the privacy and confidentiality of any information in accordance with organisational policies.

Review the incident.

•  Be aware of the possible psychological effects on yourself and others involved in the rescue and seek help if needed. 
• Participate in the review of the first aid response as required.

If you successfully complete this course, you will receive a certificate which indicates the Statement of Attainments as recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. This is a nationally recognised certification. The Statement is issued by us, Harness Energy (RTO 40521).

The CPR and First Aid ‘Statement of attainment’ is for the Nationally Accredited Unit/s of Competency

• HLTAID009-Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• HLTAID011- Provide First Aid

The Certificate is usually needed as evidence for your employer for safety and compliance requirements.

CPR Certificate is valid for 12 months/1 Year and a First Aid Certificate valid for 36 months / 3 years.