Course duration
1 day (face to face)
Course content
- Legal and other requirements
- Basic Life Support (DRSABCD)
- CPR and AED
- Anatomy and physiology
- Cardiopulmonary system
- Assessment of vital signs
- Levels of consciousness
- Oxygen therapy and resuscitation
- Oropharyngeal airway
- Bag valve mask (BVM)
- Maintenance of resuscitation equipment
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Unique Student Identifier (USI)
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Recertification
Current industry standards state this course must be updated every 3 years, with the CPR component to be updated annually.
Assessment
Students will be assessed through the demonstration of practical skills, participation in role plays, analysis of case studies and a written quiz.
Note: It is a requirement of this course that practical demonstration of CPR must be performed on the adult manikin on the floor.
Outcome
On successful completion of this course, students will be issued with a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment.