Hume Health Education & Training (RTO#46021) offers the nationally recognised HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support unit of competency with high-quality course materials and premier student support. We deliver training that is customised to meet the needs of our students and employers.
Where can it take your career?
HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support is the latest nationally accredited unit that equips you with the skills needed 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.
The following units will be included in your Statement of Attainment:
- HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support
How is the course delivered?
Training is delivered via blended learning (face-to-face and online distance components).
Course Duration:Â This course is designed to be completed up to 2 days (contact time of 7 to 9 hours).
Expected Study Hours: Typical learners are expected to spend 13 to 15 hours depending on existing knowledge, skills, and experience.
Note: Please read the Hume Health Education & Training Student Handbook and other policies and procedures including Refund Policy, Complaints and Appeals Policy, RPL Procedure prior to enrolling.
How is the course structured?
All learners will be assessed through:
- Practical demonstrations: simulated scenarios/role playing
- Project (incident report)
- Written Assessment
What are the entry requirements?
No formal academic requirements needed for this unit of competency. Participants undertaking this unit will be required to perform written, practical & physical assessments with the ability to kneel on the floor at times.
Numeracy and Literacy
Language, literacy, and numeracy requirements are needed to undertake this course. This is assessed through Hume Health Education and Training’s pre-enrolment LLN assessment. Specifically, students would need the ability to:
- Prepare verbal incident reports or provide information to enable preparation of an incident report (e.g., a first aid report)
- Communicate effectively and assertively in an incident (e.g., give a casualty handover)
- Use literacy and numeracy skills as require reading, interpret, and apply guideline and protocols (e.g., read and follow ARC guidelines)
*Students who do not meet the LL&N requirements may still be enrolled to a course if endorsed by the trainer/assessor, and corresponding additional support strategies are in place.
What are the resources needed to complete the course?
To support you in your new course with Hume Health Education & Training, we will provide the following:
- Adult resuscitation manikins in line with ARC Guidelines for the purpose of assessment of CPR
procedures - Infant resuscitation manikins in line with ARC Guidelines for the purpose of assessment of CPR
procedures - AED training devices
- Different types of wound dressings and bandages, including:
- Roller bandages (for each pair)
- Triangular bandages (for each pair)
- Wound dressings (for each pair)
- Blankets and items to treat for shock
- Workplace First Aid kit (for each pair)
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
For your pre-course learning, students will need access to:
- A computer with Internet access which has a reliable speed of at least 5mbps
- Google Chrome (recommended browser)
- MS Word, PowerPoint, or equivalent applications
- Adobe Acrobat Reader or equivalent application
What are the course fees?
The HLTAID010 course is available for only $95.
Please see Fees and Refunds Policy for more information.
What are the course pathways?
Students may consider completing relevant units such as:
- HLTAID011 Provide first aid
- HLTAID012 Provide first aid in an education and care setting
- HLTAID013 Provide first aid in remote or isolated site
- HLTAID014 Provide advanced first aid
- HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy
Successful completion of these units of competency may qualify students as a first aid officer or delegate their workplace or may use these skills in their personal lives or commitments.
Is Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) available?
Due to the nature of this course and the Safe Work Australia guidelines, students will be required to do a refresher course every 3 years instead of getting RPL.