HLTAID010 – Provide Basic Emergency Life Support

Having the skills, knowledge and confidence to recognise, respect and respond to life-threatening emergencies can save a person's life.

This course teaches essential first aid skills in line with legal, workplace and community requirements, Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.

Participants will learn how to assess casualties, provide safety, access emergency services and use first aid resources effectively.

The course covers CPR, defibrillator use, assisting with anaphylaxis using an autoinjector, asthma medication assistance, choking management, bleeding and shock management.

This course is delivered as a blended program combining online learning with face-to-face practical training.

• Online self-paced learning component
• Practical face-to-face training and assessment
• Training available at your workplace or a Heart Restart training venue

Throughout this course, participants will develop the skills and confidence required to respond effectively during emergency situations.

• Basic anatomy and physiology and the differences between adults, children and infants relating to CPR
• The importance of the chain of survival
• How to convey accurate details when handing a casualty over to emergency services
• How to review an incident to improve personal skills and response times
• Recognising psychological impacts following an incident and seeking support when required

This course is available in flexible training formats to suit different learning needs.

Your skills and knowledge will be assessed through a combination of practical hands-on tasks, simulated emergency scenarios and a short written test.

• Practical first aid skill demonstrations
• Simulated emergency response scenarios
• Short written knowledge assessment

To participate in this course, students must be physically able to complete the practical activities required.

This includes performing:

• 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on the floor without stopping

To complete the online/pre-course study component, students will need access to:

• Computer, tablet or smartphone
• Internet connection

When you successfully complete this course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for:

In line with the First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice and Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines, this certificate has an industry renewal recommendation of every 3 years.

CPR and advanced resuscitation skills (HLTAID009/HLTAID015) should be refreshed every 12 months to remain current and confident.

This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of:

Training delivery is provided by:

Heart Restart First Aid Training

Refunds will not be issued for cancellations made less than 5 business days prior to the course start date.

To be eligible for a refund, you must notify Heart Restart at least 5 business days before your course begins.