Express Duration
Standard Duration
Delivery
Blended Learning
Cost
$150
Overview
This advanced-level course is designed for those who may be required to use specialised resuscitation equipment in emergency situations. It includes oxygen therapy, airway management devices, and advanced CPR skills, making it ideal for first responders, workplace first aiders, and staff in high-risk environments.
Course Outline
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Assess and respond to complex emergencies
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Perform advanced CPR techniques
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Operate Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)
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Use oxygen therapy equipment safely
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Maintain airway using adjuncts (e.g. oropharyngeal airways)
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Monitor and document vital signs
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Follow infection control and safety procedures
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Communicate with emergency personnel
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Apply legal and ethical considerations
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Conduct post-incident reviews and equipment maintenance
Pre-course theory may be completed online prior to attending the face to face practical, which reduces the face-to-face delivery time. Consideration is given to previous skills, knowledge and experience for students refreshing an existing or equivalent certificate.
· Standard face-to-face delivery: Up to 5 hours
Note: These are approximate timings and may vary based on the number of students, their level of experience, and whether the theory component is completed beforehand or integrated into the face-to-face session.
There are no formal prerequisite units required for entry into this course. Learners will require English language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) skills.
Participants must be physically capable of performing CPR on a floor-based manikin for at least two minutes.
This course requires participants to respond to range of first aid emergency situations. This includes the requirement for all participants to perform at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on an adult, child, infant resuscitation manikin placed on the floor.
This course is recommended to be updated every three years, with the HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation statement of attainment to be updated annually.
Further information including fees, payments, support, complaints and appeals can be found in the Student Handbook on the Student Help Centre page.
