This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise and respond to life-threatening emergencies in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.

This unit applies to all persons who may be required to provide an emergency response in a range of situations.

Target participants: Workers who have not completed Basic emergency life support training,  and people seeking the tri-annual re-qualification assessment as required for licensing, set down by industry standards who may be required to provide basic emergency life support in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.

The face to face training is 6.0 hours and covers both theory and practical aspects of Basic emergency life support training.

Students are required to arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the course commencement.

Duration: 6 hours face to face training.  Online learning required for participants who do not hold a current certificate for Provide basic emergency life support.

Certificate recommended renewal period: 3 years

Prerequisites: Minimum age 14 years

Physical Requirements: In order to issue an accredited certificate, participants must perform 2 minutes of CPR on an adult manikin on the floor with no exemptions.

Statement of Attainment: On successful completion of the training program Students will be awarded a Statement of Attainment for HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support.

Learn more about the competency and assessment requirements for this course at https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/HLTAID002