Pricing
Per person
This certificate has a 12 month Expiry
The following units will be included in your certificate:
- HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- 22575VIC – Course in Basic Oxygen Administration for First Aid
Duration
| Refresher min. duration | 5 Hours |
| Blended min. duration | 5 Hours |
| Face-to-face min. duration | 6 Hours |
| Online with face-to-face min. duration | N/A |
The 22575VIC Course in Basic Oxygen Administration for First Aid course applies to individuals who will be able to recognise and respond to emergency situations that may require them to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a casualty in a range of situations, including the application of oxygen therapy or oxygen resuscitation, as appropriate, until the arrival of medical assistance. The course is delivered in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines.
This course is applicable to workers or nominated workplace first aiders from an industry sector where they may be required to provide CPR and basic oxygen therapy in an emergency situation, as part of their role at work or in the community at large.
An example may be a workplace First Responder, Rescue Diver, Dive Master, Outdoor recreation workers, Life Guards.
Read Horizon Training article https://horizontraining.com.au/course-set-22575-vic-basic-oxygen-administration-for-first-aid/
Read the ARC guidelines:
https://www.anzcor.org/home/new-guideline-page-2/guideline-9-2-10-the-use-of-oxygen-in-emergencies
Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.
Assessments conducted during the face-to-face training session(s) include:
Practical scenarios and performance tasks:
- Adult CPR (including defibrillation and placing the casualty in the recovery position)
- Infant CPR
- Administer oxygen to an adult and child
Documentation: Completion of an incident report form
Theory assessment: A written assessment consisting of short-answer and multiple-choice questions.
An individual undertaking the Course in Basic Oxygen Administration for First Aid must be able to demonstrate current competence in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. All participants of this course set will be completing the HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation unit of competency and will meet the entry requirement.
Furthermore, an individual undertaking this course will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:
- Physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills including CPR (CPR must be performed on the floor and rescue breathing techniques demonstrated on manikins, with no exemption)
It is recommended that participants in this course have literacy and numeracy competencies equivalent to the Australian Core Skills Framework Level 2. An example of ACSF Level 2 is being able to request appropriate emergency assistance at the scene of the incident.
Students are required to complete a self evaluation against the following core skills as part of the enrolment process. This will allow your trainer to understand any additional support that may be required during the course delivery and assessment.
| Learning | I can follow step-by-step instructions and ask for help when I need more information. |
| Reading | I can read and understand short instructions, warning labels, and signs on equipment. |
| Writing | I can fill out basic forms and write down key details about an incident or situation. |
| Oral Communication | I can listen to instructions, speak clearly, and ask questions when I’m unsure. |
| Numeracy | I can use simple numbers to count chest compressions, read numbers on a timer or gauge and understand basic timing or dosage information. |
Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.