Course Description
This course covers the knowledge and skills required to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within the context of first aid for an emergency situation.
Course Topics
The following topics are covered in the online course:
- Legal considerations of providing CPR in Australia
- Infection control
- Workplace First Aiders
- DRSABCD
- Assessing the scene for dangers
- Checking for a response
- Sending for help
- Checking and clearing the airway
- Checking for normal breathing
- Performing CPR
- How to use an AED for defibrillation
- Post-incident debriefing and psychological impacts
The content of this course is presented in written text and supporting videos.
Pre-requisites
There are no pre-requisites for this course.
Assessment
This course is assessed via a number of short quizzes spaced throughout the course. There is no practical assessment available.
Please note this course is not accredited.