Training Course
Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines. This
unit applies to all persons who may be required to provide CPR, in a range of situations,
including community and workplace settings.
You will gain the knowledge and confidence to perform CPR on an adult, child, and infant.
The course topics include the DRSABCD action plan and responding to emergency situations,
managing unconscious casualties, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and using a
defibrillator (AED).
Duration
Course Outline
This course covers the following:
- The DRSABCD action plan and responding to emergency situations
- Managing unconscious patients
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Using a defibrillator (AED)
- Legal issues in first aid
- Infection control
Statements of Attainment
On successful completion of this course you will be issued the following
statements of attainment:
- SJFAS01 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
St John recommends, as per the First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice and
the Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines, that resuscitation skills are
renewed every 12 months.
Assessment Information
A successful outcome for this statement of attainment will be determined by a
range of different assessment methods including written assessment
(questionnaire), observation of simulated and practical activities etc.
You will be required to demonstrate CPR on a manikin on the floor.
Pre-requisites
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Updated: January 2023
