AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATION (including CPR) 

Description

The course in Automated External Defibrillation is designed to develop the knowledge and skills required to provide automated external defibrillation until the arrival of medical assistance and includes the pre-requisite module of CPR (HLTCPR201A).

Content Overview

• Assessment of the situation and recognition of a casualty who is unconscious, non-breathing with no other signs of life
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation as outlined in CPR course description (HLTCPR201A)
• Operation of the automated external defibrillator
• Assessment and obtaining emergency services or medical assistance
• Communication of the details of the incident

Course Duration

4 hours

Trainer/Assessors

PREMIUMHEALTH provides trainers who are registered nurses or ambulance officers that have at least Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training.

Assessment

Students’ performance in relation to the course’s competency elements is assessed.

Award

A Statement of Attainment will be issued on successful completion of this course and is current for 12 months.

Course/Unit/Program Title and Code

21658VIC Course in Automated External Defibrillation

and

HLTCPR201A Perform CPR

This course provides Nationally Recognised Training within the Australian Qualifications Framework.

For information on nationally recognised training, please visit www.ntis.gov.au

Venue

• At your venues in most Australian locations – for which a set course fee or group minimum applies
• Scheduled public program dates (View dates or enquire)

Course Fee

Onsite - $1320 for groups of up to 12 participants

Public Programs - $110 per person

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