HLTAID010 – Provide basic emergency life support

Basic Emergency Life Support training, wherever you need us.

The HLTAID010 – Provide basic emergency life support course provides the skills and knowledge to recognise and respond to life-threatening emergencies under Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines including CPR, and additional lifesaving techniques including using an AED (Automated external defibrillator), the management of Asthma, Anaphylaxis, non-life-threatening Choking, Shock and Stroke.

Certification issued

Students who are deemed competent upon completing all the course requirements (theory and practical assessments) will receive a Statement of Attainment in:

  • HTLAID010 – Provide basic emergency life support

which includes

Course information

  • This course is for all persons who may be required to provide an emergency response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.
  • There are no pre-requisites for this first aid course however students must be aware of the course requirements as below.
  • The Australian Resuscitation Council recommends HLTAID010 – Provide basic emergency life support is renewed every three (3) years. However, it is recommended the HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation component is renewed every 12 months.
  • The Safe Work Australia First Aid in the Workplace Model Code of Practice requires employers to ensure their nominated first aiders attend training regularly to remain current. The Code of Practice recommends that refresher CPR training be carried out annually (12 months).

Course requirements

  • All students must be able to kneel on the floor while performing at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) (5 cycles of both compressions and ventilations) on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor, and performing at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR (5 cycles both compressions and ventilations) on an infant resuscitation manikin placed on a firm surface.
  • All students must have a moderate understanding of English to be able to complete the course.
  • Students will be required to provide their own digital devices and have access to reliable internet to record and submit assessments, including access to:
    • Internet access through Google Chrome or other internet browsers
    • MS Word or equivalent applications
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader or equivalent applications
  • This course has an enrolment period of 180 days, and a completion timeframe as set out in the Student Handbook.  All assessment requirements must be completed as Satisfactory within 60 days of the Practical Assessment component being completed as per the Student Completion of Accredited Training Policy. To review this information prior to enrolling, you can view the Student Completion of Accredited Training Policy in full along here, and the Student Handbook here.

Course duration

  • Face to Face Delivery: 8 hours in the classroom
  • Blended Delivery: 4 hours self-paced eLearning, 7 hours in the classroom

Assessment requirements

Due to the physical requirements of this unit, the student must have the ability to perform 2 minutes of CPR on an adult manikin and 2 minutes of CPR on an infant manikin as per the course requirements.

Students are required to complete both theory and practical assessments:

  • Theory assessments (either eLearning or face-to-face) consist of multiple-choice and True/False questions.
  • Experienced trainers assess practical assessments during the face-to-face session. These assessments apply hands-on practical techniques and skills, including CPR on adult and infant manikins and the use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator).

Essential outcomes

  • Respond to an emergency
  • Perform CPR procedures and operate an AED
  • Communicate details of the incident
  • Review the incident
  • Managed casualties, with the following:
    • Asthma
    • Anaphylaxis
    • Non-life-threatening bleeding
    • Choking
    • Shock

Student Wellbeing and Support

This course includes simulations of responding to emergency scenarios, which may be confronting to some individuals.  Please refer to our support services policy and list of support services located within the Student Handbook or reach out to our team for more information prior to course enrolment.

Reasonable Adjustments

Students are supported to disclose their disability so that requested reasonable adjustments may be made where appropriate and possible.  Whilst reasonable adjustments can be made in terms of how evidence of performance is gathered, the evidence criteria for making competent/not yet competent decisions must align with the training product.

Enrolment

Students can review the Student Handbook and Enrolment Policy online prior to enrolling.  The Student Handbook contains important information for students including the code of conduct, privacy information, and terms and conditions of enrolment.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning is not offered for this course as per our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy.  Students may also refer to the Student Handbook for more information.

Course Locations

Our HLTAID010 – Provide basic emergency life support course can be delivered in various private locations around Australia.

Fees

Individual student course costs are $114 per student.  For business-to-business quoting of training services, please send us an enquiry via the ‘Enquire now’ link below.

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