TL;DR

This is a nationally accredited HLTAID009 Provide CPR course delivered near Brunswick, Victoria.

Courses are run on a pay-what-you-can-afford basis. For CPR, the cost price is $20 and the suggested price is $30.

Government names are private by default. I only collect the details required for enrolment and certification, and other students will not see them.

There is pre-course work for the blended option. It usually takes around 2–3 hours to complete and will be sent to you after you enrol.

It is ideal to complete the pre-course work before the course, but if that is not possible, please contact me and I can work something out.

Course Details

This course provides the skills and knowledge required to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines.

This course applies to all persons who may be required to provide CPR in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.

It is recommended by the Australian Resuscitation Council that CPR training is refreshed every 12 months.

Specific licensing or regulatory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training, should be obtained from the relevant national, state, or territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities.

Further information about this course, including Elements and Performance Criteria, can be found at www.training.gov.au.

Course Registration

To register for this course, please contact me via the contact form on the website. I will let you know when the next course is scheduled and send you a link to register. Alternatively, you can follow me on Instagram to stay up to date with course dates and other news.

During registration, you will be asked to provide your Unique Student Identifier (USI). If you do not already have a USI, you can create one for free at www.usi.gov.au.

The details you provide for enrolment need to match the details recorded on your USI account so that your enrolment can be processed correctly and your Statement of Attainment can be issued.

Privacy and personal information

Your government name is private by default.

Because this is a nationally accredited course, I need to collect the name details that match your USI record so I can complete your enrolment and issue your Statement of Attainment. This is a government requirement for accredited training.

I will be able to see this information for enrolment and administration purposes, but nobody else in the class will be able to see it.

During enrolment, you will be asked for your first name, last name, gender, and USI. These details need to match what is recorded on your USI account. You can also add a preferred name after your account has been created.

On the attendance sheet, you will need to show ID and sign in, but the name you write there can be your chosen name and/or your government name. Your government name is not required on the attendance sheet.

The certificate emailed after the course will use your government name, because it must match your USI record.

If your USI still has an old name on it, I recommend updating your USI before the course so that your certificate is issued in your current government name.

If you want to keep your government name private from other students, this is easily done and is the default.

This information will not be shared or used for any purpose other than enrolment, administration, and issuing your Statement of Attainment.

Location and types of training

I offer both blended and face-to-face delivery for this course. The location is determined by students’ needs, however it is primarily delivered in community spaces near Brunswick, Victoria.

Blended training

This course can be taught as a blended option where theory is completed online before the course and the practical component is delivered in person.

Full face-to-face training

All training, including theory and practical, is conducted in person with no pre-course learning.

Prerequisites

To complete this course, students must be able to demonstrate the following foundation skills:

• Reading and writing - A learner will be able to read, comprehend, and write a range of texts within a variety of contexts.
• Oral communication - A learner will be able to use and respond to spoken language, including some unfamiliar material, within a variety of contexts.
• Digital literacy - A learner will be able to use a variety of digital devices and their applications, programs, or software within a variety of contexts.

If a student is under 18 years old at the time of training, a Parent / Guardian Consent form needs to be downloaded, printed, signed by a parent or guardian, and brought to the course.

Statement of Attainment

On successful completion of the course and verification of your USI, you will receive a PDF by email with a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment attached, showing that you have fulfilled the requirements of HLTAID009 Provide CPR.

Course cost

All courses are run on a pay-what-you-can-afford basis.

For CPR, the cost price is $20 per student. This covers course fees and materials.

The suggested price is $30 per student. Paying the suggested price helps make the course more sustainable and helps subsidise lower-cost places for others.

As a guide, a nationally accredited CPR course is normally worth around $45 to $80.

Any contribution is appreciated. Once course costs and materials have been covered, any remaining amount goes to paying the instructor for their time.

No one will be turned away if they cannot afford the suggested price, so please contribute what you can.

Cash on the day is preferred.

You can also pay by PayID at cpr@clunk.cc.

Receipts are available on request. You may be able to claim the course on tax depending on your circumstances.

What should I wear?

It is a requirement of this course that a practical demonstration of CPR is performed for 2 minutes on the floor, so please wear clothes that will enable you to complete this requirement.

Course Duration

Blended option (theory is completed online before attending the course, with practical training on the day of the course)

The online pre-course theory component on average takes students up to 2-3 hours to complete, some students take more time, some less time.

2 hours is allocated for the face-to-face component where it focues on practical CPR skills and assessment.

Full face-to-face option (no pre-course learning, all training and assessment on the day of the course)

This option includes all training and assessment in person on the day.

Pre-Course Learning

Once you have registered for your course, a link will be emailed to you to activate your account and access the online pre-course theory.

This usually takes around 2–3 hours to complete and should ideally be completed prior to attending the face-to-face component of the course.

If completing the pre-course work before the course is not possible, please contact me and I can work something out.

There is no limit to the number of attempts at the online quizzes and no fee for additional attempts.

Students must have a digital device such as a computer, tablet or smart phone with access to the internet to complete the pre-course learning online.

Assessment Methods

You will be assesed on your ability to complete the following skills:

• Manage an unconscious, breathing casualty, including appropriate positioning to reduce the risk of airway compromise
• Manage an unconscious, non-breathing adult, including:
  • 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
  • Following the prompts of an automated external defibrillator (AED) to deliver at least one shock
  • Demonstrating a rotation of single rescuer operators with minimal interruptions to compressions
  • Responding appropriately in the event of regurgitation or vomiting
• Complete 2 minutes of CPR on the floor, using an infant manikin I will observe you as you demonstrate the required skills and knowledge.

The pre-course online learning assessment may include multiple choice, true-or-false, and click-and-drag questions.