***NSW Government Subsidised places may be available for qualifying applicants. Please see page 30 of the brochure or contact College office for more information.

The Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course delivers the essential principles, skills and knowledge to maintain or restore breathing and circulation in an adult, child or infant. The course content is based on the policies and standards of the Australian Resuscitation Council. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a nationally recognised statement of attainment for the following unit of competency: HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation issued by Surf Life Saving NSW RTO 90394. It is recommended by the Australian Resuscitation Council that you update your CPR skills every 12 months. No concession. Note that participants must be able to demonstrate CPR on the floor and that no reasonable adjustment is available in this instance.

Agenda

* Recognise an emergency situation
* Legal Issues and infection control
* Assessing the casualty and recognising the need for CPR
* Emergency action principles - DRSABCD
* Plan an appropriate first aid response
* External cardiac compressions (CPR)
* Adult, Infant and child CPR rates and techniques
* One and two person CPR techniques
* Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

Materials

Once enrolled you will also receive a Booking Confirmation from Surf Life Saving NSW.

Wear comfortable clothing as you will be kneeling down to use resuscitation manikins.
All participants must bring ID (Passport, Drivers Licence, Proof of Age Card or Birth Certificate).
SLSNSW Training Enrolment Form


*Please have your USI number on hand before starting your enrolment (For USI information click here https://www.usi.gov.au/)

Venue

If going to your course via the M5 please be aware that occasional roadwork on weekends may extend your travel time. Please allow plenty of time to arrive at your course on time.
Campbelltown Performing Arts HS is on Beverley Road, off Chamberlain Street.
Car parks are in the school grounds off Beverley Road.
Co-ordinators (Craig or Gavin) are located in the single level Administration building next to the Hall, from 7pm to 9pm.
Centre is 1.2km from railway station.