Why is a CPR Training Course Important?
Emergencies can happen anywhere, at any time, to anyone and being prepared can be the difference between life and death. While we don’t like to think about anything ever happening to our loved ones, having the skills and techniques to confidently take action can significantly decrease the chance of lasting injury or death.
Having the appropriate training also helps you to feel confident and equipped to take control in emergency situations. With every minute being crucial, swift action and CPR helps you buy precious time before professional help arrives.
Learning CPR and how to operate an automated external defibrillator (AED) from expert trainers also helps these techniques to be far more effective and significantly increase survival rates.
CPR Courses Melbourne
This short course in CPR is ideal for all Victorians, but in particular those who have the responsibility for the care of another or have the duty of care towards a person in their personal or professional lives. This includes professions like coaches, teachers, security workers, volunteers, flight attendants and care workers.
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CPR Training
Emergencies happen every day, in the workplace, in the home and out and about. Learning vital life saving CPR skills and techniques, can help you be prepared for these and many other emergency situations, not only making a huge difference in the life of someone you care about but also your own, making you more employable with an accredited and nationally recognised certification.
Life Saving Victoria’s CPR training course equips candidates to act quickly and confidently in a variety of emergency situations focusing on casualty assessment, one and two person CPR, choking, situation management and emergency services communication.
Successful completion of this course will result in the award of:
HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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Our Trainers
Life Saving Victoria’s Trainers have a wealth of experience with all courses delivered in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines. In addition to holding to the relevant teaching qualifications for delivering nationally accredited training in Australia, our Trainers have various expertise and backgrounds in fields such as paramedicine, lifesaving, nursing and more.
How much does LSV’s CPR course cost?
Full course: $60
Update course: $55
How long does it take to get certified in CPR?
| Type |
Delivery Method |
Duration |
| Full CPR Course |
Face to Face |
3 hours |
| Blended (online + face to face) |
1.5 hours + online learning |
| CPR Refresher Course |
Face to Face |
2 hours |
| Blended (online + face to face) |
1.5 hours + online learning |
Who can attend this course?
Life Saving Victoria’s CPR course is beneficial and suitable for people of all ages, from teenagers to grandparents. Participants must however be above the age of 12 (in the calendar year they undertake the course).
Where does LSV hold its CPR classes?
This course is provided throughout Victoria. Please visit training.lsv.com.au to find a course today.
How big are the groups?
Class sizes are limited to 24 participants. Trainers work with candidates on a one-on-one basis as needed throughout the course. Additionally, participants are broken into small groups to get the most out of their CPR learning experience.
Can I organise a private group course for me and my workmates?
To book a private course please contact us directly at training@lsv.com.au or 03 9676 6950. A minimum group (or charge) of 12 candidates will apply. LSV can also provide the facility or venue to conduct the training.
How often do I need to do a CPR refresher?
While you may feel like you’ve remembered everything from your CPR course it’s best to complete a CPR refresher or CPR update course every 12 months. This ensures you keep up to date with new skills, technologies and with specific equipment like defibrillators as well as renew your Statement of Attainment, which is valid for a period of 12 months.
Is there an assessment required for this CPR course?
The course assessment includes a multiple-choice theory paper and a range of practical assessment activities. The theory paper is completed on-course for candidates completing face-to-face courses, and online for candidates completing blended courses. The practical assessment activities are completed during the face-to-face or webinar delivery of the course for all candidates.
Are there any prerequisites or pre-learning for LSV’s CPR course?
Online learning is required for candidates on blended courses and must be completed prior to attending the face-to-face/ webinar component of the course.
This course also requires a reasonable level of physical fitness.
What should I bring to the course?
- Please wear comfortable clothing
- Bring along a pen and paper
- Drinks and snacks
- A device that meets the following requirements:
- A reliable internet connection.
- PC with webcam (laptop recommended)
Units In This Course
Unit – HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
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