HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
This course 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 workers who may be required to provide CPR in a range of situations‚ include community and workplace settings.
Please note: Royal Life Saving NSW is now able to offer select supplementary courses to overseas students. The list of exempt courses includes first aid.
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Delivery Modes:
The Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course is completed via a Blended Delivery format, which allows candidates to work through self-paced theory content, before being practically assessed.
Candidates will work through theory content via online modules, prior to attending the face-to-face assessment, to complete practical assessments and demonstrate competence in the required areas.
Candidates will receive access to their online pre-course materials upon booking into a course. This content must be completed in full before prior to their assessment date.
The amount of training is approximately 2 hours, comprising of:
· Online learning and assessment: 1 hour
· Face-to-Face assessment: 1 hour
Outcomes
This course requires practical application of Resuscitation and other practical scenarios that will require kneeling on the floor. In order to achieve a Statement of Attainment, candidates must successfully complete the practical components under the award conditions. Click here to view the practical assessment overview.
Upon successful completion, candidates will be provided a Statement of Attainment with the following units of competency:
- HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Open the HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation Practical Assessment Overview for the face-to-face assessment requirements.
Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy
This course requires a moderate level of Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Skills.
ACSF 2/3 in Learning, Reading and ACSF 2 level in Numeracy and Oral Communication. View the Australian Core Skills Framework for more information.
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- Complete your Online Learning (Online Learning will approximately take 1 hour)
- Click here to view the on-course requirements for the CPR Course.
Eligibility:
Participants wishing to complete this training are to be 14 years of age or turning 14 in the calendar within which the course is to be held to participate in this course.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Click here to review the HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation course requirements.
For practical assessment details, view the HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation Practical Assessment Overview Document.
PHYSICAL CAPACITY
This course requires practical application of Resuscitation skills that will require kneeling on the floor. Candidates need to successfully complete the practical components under the award conditions in order to achieve a Statement of Attainment.
LANGUAGE, LITERACY, NUMERACY & DIGITAL LITERACY:
This course requires a moderate level of Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Skills.
ACSF 2/3 in Learning, Reading and ACSF 2 level in Numeracy and Oral Communication.
View the Australian Core Skills Framework for more information.
USI REQUIREMENT:
To enrol in this course Candidates must possess a Unique Student Identifier (USI). Click here to visit the USI site and register this with your Royal Life Saving Office.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ENROLMENT:
You have read and accept the terms and conditions outlined in the RLSSA Code of Practice, Student Handbook and Privacy Notice.
Please Note: This course consists of one or more Units of Competency and we assess your performance using a competency based approached, which means you are evaluated on whether you can demonstrate the required skills and knowledge to industry standards.
You will be marked as:
- Competent (C) - You have met all requirements
- Not Yet Competent (NYC) - You need more evidence or practice
- Practical tasks or assessments
- Written questions or responses
- Third party evidence (e.g. workplace supervisor submissions)
If you are marked Not Yet Competent (NYC), you will receive feedback and along with further opportunities to be reassessed. Our goal is to ensure you're job-ready and confident in your abilities.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment. We understand that learners have different needs and may require reasonable adjustments to ensure fair access to training and assessment.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to support your learning, please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Adjustments must align with training package requirements and must not compromise the integrity of the competency being assessed.
PRE-COURSE LEARNING:
Candidates are required to complete and bring their Pre-Course Learning records to the course. Candidates will receive access to their online pre-course materials upon booking.
Failure to complete the Pre-Course Learning may result in a forfeit of participation on the chosen course date. Trainers reserve the right to refuse participation if the Pre-Course Learning have not been completed satisfactorily prior to the course.
Learning Outcomes:
Upcoming Workshops
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Available Spaces | Cost | |
| HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation | 28 August 2025 | 05:30 pm - 06:30 pm | Royal Life Saving ACT Branch | 8 | $49.00 | |
| HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation | 30 August 2025 | 09:00 am - 10:00 am | Royal Life Saving ACT Branch | 7 | $49.00 | |
| HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation | 3 September 2025 | 09:00 am - 10:00 am | Royal Life Saving ACT Training Rooms | 11 | $49.00 | |
| HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation | 11 September 2025 | 05:30 pm - 06:30 pm | Royal Life Saving ACT Training Rooms | 10 | $49.00 | |
| HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation | 17 September 2025 | 09:00 am - 10:00 am | Royal Life Saving ACT Training Rooms | 12 | $49.00 | |
| HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation | 20 September 2025 | 09:00 am - 10:00 am | Royal Life Saving ACT Training Rooms | 12 | $49.00 | |
| HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation | 23 September 2025 | 05:30 pm - 06:30 pm | Royal Life Saving ACT Training Rooms | 11 | $49.00 |