• Do you want the knowledge and training to know how to respond when someone's heart stops beating (cardiac arrest).
• Do you want to have the skills and confidence to Performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) as it can double or triple the person’s chance of survival by keeping blood flowing to vital organs until professional help arrives.
• Do you want to be more confident in stressful medical situations? Quality CPR training helps reduce panic and increases your ability to act quickly, confidently and most importantly, effectively in an emergency.

Then this is the course for you.

To make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, please consider the essential skills and knowledge below. You must:

• Have a sound level of physical fitness. Components of this course require you to bend, kneel and physically perform CPR to meet the required standard.
• Be able to meet the physical assessment requirements to ensure you can perform an actual resuscitation, in an emergency as a first aider.
• Show well-developed communication and listening skills to liaise and work with a range of people in stressful situations.
• Have good problem-solving skills and the ability to respond quickly, calmly and effectively.
• Have a good understanding of the importance of personal and professional boundaries regarding privacy and confidentiality and ethical behaviour.

This Skill Set is suitable for people working in all industries and for all members of the community i.e., Healthcare Workers, Workplace First-Aid Responders, Mine Site Workers, Community Services Workers, Sport Coaches, people with elderly family members, parents and caregivers.

Please consider the following carefully before enrolling. Some topics within this course may be triggering if you have experienced trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and/or other crisis. Please ensure you have sufficient support networks for the duration of your study. Support is also available through South Regional TAFE Student Services, who can direct you to our student support services, including Counsellors, Aboriginal Services, and Disability Services.

Time Commitment – You will need to allocate appropriate time to complete this course. This includes attending classes on-site and/or online as outlined in the study mode; undertake independent study outside of class hours, including private study, assessment preparation, and research to successfully complete this course; and complete assessment requirements of this course.

Below are some of the important personal skills you will be required to develop and demonstrate during training. These skills are highly valued by industry. 

• Respectful Communication and Empathy - Connect with people from diverse backgrounds, share information effectively.
• Behaviour – Demonstrate considerations for duty of care, consent, confidentiality and professional conduct.
• Teamwork - Collaborate with others, show them respect, and be open to feedback.
• Leadership – Increase the safety of individuals. Recognise and respond to crisis situations.
• Problem Solving - There is always a solution. How do you respond to a challenge? If you identify a problem, we encourage you to ask questions, clarify as needed, and respond appropriately within your scope of practice.
• Initiative - Stay motivated, take proactive steps, and seek help when necessary.
• Planning - Manage time well. Knowing how to prioritise is crucial for your success.
• Self-Management - Reflect on your performance. Reflection is a powerful tool for growth and success as a student at South Regional TAFE. Being a professional in the workplace can mean learning when to accept responsibility for your failures as often as your successes. This is how we learn!
• Learning – Recognise what your strengths already are. Then embrace all the new knowledge and experience from your South Regional TAFE journey to grow as a student. Some of the key skills you will learn from this course include:
  • Perform CPR in accordance with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines.
  • Recognise and respond to an emergency.
  • Operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
  • Communicate details of the incident to emergency services and complete a workplace incident form.
  • Understand the legal considerations and welfare needs post incident, including awareness of potential need for stress management techniques and available support for rescuers.