this course is delivered in partnership and under the auspices of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise and respond to life threatening emergencies using basic life support measures.

No Licensing or Pre-Requisites required.

Learn how to:

1. Respond to an emergency situation.
2. Apply identified first aid procedures.
3. Obtain assistance and communicate the details of incident to officials.

This course covers:

• ARC guidelines and regulations.
• Stress management in times of crisis.
• Anatomy and first aid procedures in relation to breathing, chest pain, infection control, respiratory distress, airway obstruction, bleeding and shock.
• Duty of care requirements.
• Accessing emergency services.
• Relevant workplace hazards.

Expected Duration:4 hours (full face to face)

Modes of delivery:

• 4 hours full face to face

• Blended delivery – 3 hours face to face with the addition of 1 hour self paced learning to be completed prior to attending face to face

• Refresher training 3 hours minimum face to face 

• Online training with  30 min face to face assessment with an additional 3 hours self paced learning. To be completed prior to the face to face course 

Assessments conducted during face-to-face training session(s) include:

• Performance tasks – The assessor must observe the following performance tasks:
  • Perform CPR on an infant
  • Anaphylaxis (allergic reaction)
  • Choking with airway obstruction
  • Unconscious breathing casualty
  • Bleeding and shock
• Practical scenarios – The assessor must observe the following practical scenario:
  • Perform CPR on an adult
  • Breathing difficulties – Asthma
• Theory assessment – A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice questions. Model responses are provided later in this document. The student must complete all assessment questions.

Location: Swfaservices can provide training onsite at the workplace or the office of south west first aid services 

Fees: Fees are provided upon inquiry of the course.  Fees do not affect cancellation as they are paid at the time of undertaking the course. 

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation of any courses will be discussed and arrangements made for an alternative date and time.

Payment Terms: For individual clients, payment is required on the day of training.  For group booking, payment terms are based on an agreement between the client and service provider. Refunds are not applicable.

Entry requirements: Participants must have physical capacity to undertake uninterrupted CPR for 2 mins.