Course summary
Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is a short course designed to develop the knowledge and skills required to provide basic life support measures in an emergency. The single most important determinant of survival from a sudden cardiac arrest is the presence of a trained rescuer who is ready, willing, and able to act.
This CPR course is well-suited for individuals across the community who may need to perform CPR in various scenarios, encompassing both community and workplace environments.
This course outlines the competencies and understanding necessary for executing CPR in accordance with the guidelines set by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC).
Participants will acquire the knowledge and assurance needed to perform CPR on adults, children, and infants.
The course covers essential topics such as the DRSABCD action plan and appropriate responses to emergency situations, handling unconscious casualties, performing CPR, and utilising a defibrillator (AED).
This course is taught by an experienced Paramedic with over 20 years of experience. Chris has a Diploma of Paramedical Science, a Bachelor of Nursing and a Cert 4 training and Assessment.
Key information
Half Day
Workshop
$POA AUD inc GST
per group
Suitable professions
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker
Allied Health Workers
Enrolled Nurse
Frontline Admin Staff
General Practitioner
Paramedic
Pharmacist
Practice Manager
Registered Nurse
Teacher
Units of competency
HLTAID009
Endorsed by

Course details
This course is open to any individuals who may need to perform CPR in various scenarios.
Participants will engage in interactive group sessions and discussions in an environment that provides realistic in-depth, scenarios and simulations.
- Respond to an emergency situation.
- Perform CPR procedures.
- Communicate details of the incident to emergency services.
- Review the incident.
- 2 hours of face-to-face workshop
- 1 hour of online learning completed via accessIQ
Our course is also available for group bookings, with the convenience of us coming to your location, catering to a minimum of 10 participants. Enjoy the flexibility and tailored learning experience without the hassle of travel arrangements. Email our Partnerships Manager John at [email protected] to book.
No prerequisites are necessary for the CPR course, but participants must possess a basic level of literacy and numeracy for course admission.
If you have any medical conditions or special needs that may hinder your completion of practical assessments, especially performing CPR on a manikin on the floor, please inform us. It is mandatory to perform at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor as part of the course requirements.
Workshop performance tasks and practical scenarios:
- Perform CPR on an adult (incl. the use of an AED and placing a casualty into the recovery position)
- Perform CPR on an infant.
Theory assessment: An online assessment consisting of multiple-choice questions
This nationally-accredited course outlines the competencies and understanding necessary for executing CPR in accordance with the guidelines set by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC). Taught by an experienced Paramedic with over 20 years of experience, group bookings are available.
Students enrolled in Benchmarque Group courses should adhere to the following principles:
- Display a commitment to learning and to achieving success
- Be responsible and accountable for their own learning, behaviour and decisions
- Actively participate in all workshop activities and learning experiences
- Attend all scheduled sessions and be punctual at all times
- Complete all online assessments and workplace practice activities
- Work in harmony and respect the rights and opinions of staff and other students
- Treat others as they themselves would like to be treated
- Use acceptable language at all times.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
CPR is included in the First Aid Program training.
Yes, you need to successfully complete the theory and practical component of this course.
Yes, once completed you will receive a Statement of Attainment certificate.