Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

CPR

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$215*

Course cost

0.5 days

Course duration

*No GST Applicable. Prices may vary based on delivery location.

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Course Overview

ERGT Australia’s Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation course teaches how to recognise and respond to cardiac emergencies and perform CPR in line with ARC guidelines.

ERGT Australia’s Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course is a half-day program designed to equip learners with the essential skills and confidence to perform CPR in the event of a cardiac emergency.

Delivered at ERGT Australia this course provides a vital life-saving capability for those working in high-risk industries, corporate environments, or community settings.

Learners will practise CPR techniques on adult and infant manikins using the latest equipment and standards. This course has no formal prerequisites, but participants must be physically able to kneel on the floor and perform continuous chest compressions for at least two minutes.

Upon successful completion learners will be issued with a Statement of Attainment in:
HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Recognising and assessing emergency situations.
Applying DRSABCD action plan.
Performing CPR on adults and infants.
Using an AED safely.
Managing the unconscious casualty.
Communicating incident details and workplace reporting.

This course is delivered through a blend of:

Facilitator-led classroom instruction introducing CPR principles and safety requirements.

Hands-on practice using adult and infant CPR manikins and AED trainers.

Scenario-based activities simulating real emergency situations.

Performance-based assessments to confirm competence in CPR and emergency response.
The Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation course at ERGT Australia is designed for learners who may be required to perform CPR in a workplace or community setting.

This includes personnel working in high-risk industries such as oil and gas, maritime, construction, or emergency response roles, as well as those seeking to refresh or maintain their CPR currency.

This half-day course requires learners to demonstrate physical ability to perform uninterrupted chest compressions and rescue breaths on a manikin placed on the floor. No prior learning is required.

Learners must have basic Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLND) skills to understand safety procedures and complete assessments. Learners must be able to access and navigate a digital device to log in and access the course materials. Support for leaners is available on request. More information is available on our website.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Respond to an emergency situation
Perform CPR procedures
Communicate details of the incident

Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites from the training standard for this course.

Note: Recommendation about your course: It is recommended by the Australian Recusation Council that this course if refreshed every 12 months.

Government issued photo identification
Protective Clothing & Footwear – For courses with practical components, overalls/long pants and safety boots must be worn. If you don’t have your own, ERGT can provide these for you on the day.
Unique Student Identifier (USI):
You are enrolling in a Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) course.
A Unique Student Identifier (USI) must be provided and verified for NRT. Please refer to http://www.usi.gov.au to create a USI. It is strongly recommended that you grant ERGT permission to access your USI transcript to assist with verification.
ERGT is prohibited by law to issue a Statement of Attainment without a verified USI.
A USI must be provided and verified within 30 days of course completion otherwise an alternative non NRT certificate will be issued.
Health & Fitness:
A medical certificate is not required for this course; however, a health questionnaire and declaration of fitness will be required at course registration. Please contact ERGT for any concerns regarding completion of practical training and assessment requirements.
You must be able to perform adult CPR whilst kneeling on the floor as per the unit of competency assessment criteria.
Please contact ERGT for any concerns regarding completion of practical training and assessment requirements.

What to expect

Free Parking at all ERGT facilities
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Any additional PPE required for your course will be supplied by ERGT on the day.
Showers & Change Facilities
Alcohol, illicit drugs
Smoking outside the designated smoking area
Singlets, shorts, clothing displaying offensive slogans/images, open toed shoes, high heels