Provide First Aid & CPR

Course Overview

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.

It also describes the skills and knowledge required to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines.

The unit applies to all persons who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations and to all persons who may be required to provide CPR, in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.

Specific licensing/regulatory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training should be obtained from the relevant national/state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities.

Upon successful completion, students will receive a statement of attainment.

Career Outcomes

This qualification may lead to the following career opportunities.

• First Aid Responder

Entry Requirements

• Nil