VBN751 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Purpose and Description
This practical three to four hour course is designed to meet competence in the knowledge and skills necessary to sustain or restore breathing and circulation in an adult, child or infant. The course is based on Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) policies and standards, concentrating on a practical approach to the skills involved. The course will enable participants to:
- Respond to life threatening emergencies
- Call medical assistance and provide effective first aid management
before the arrival of ambulance or other assistance
- Perform effective resuscitation
- Look after the unconscious victim
Main Topics and Areas
- Emergency Assessment and Basic Life Support Priorities
- Assessing the Accident Victim
- Resuscitation Techniques
- Managing the Unconscious Victim
- Personal Hygiene Techniques
- Mouth to Mask Technique
The course is very practical in presentation:
pre-requisites are not required.
Certification
Participants who successfully complete
the course will be awarded Swinburne University of Technology approved
certification. The qualification lasts for one year.
Course Venue
You may choose to attend one of the programmed
courses run throughout the year at Swinburne University of Technology
or ask for the course to be presented on-site for your organisation.
In this case the course would be tailored to meet your specific
training needs.
Scheduled Course Dates
See our calendar for your choice of course dates.
Course Cancellation Policy
3+ weeks prior to program: full refund.
2 weeks prior to program: fee refund less 25%, unless transferred to another COHST program.
Less than 2 weeks: no refund, unless transferred to another COHST program.
Swinburne University reserves the right to cancel courses at any time. In this case, money paid is fully refunded.
Enrolment
To enrol, please go to Booking Forms site.
