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HLTAID010 - Provide Basic Emergency Life Support

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At Anzen Safety & Training, we deliver trusted, hands-on first aid courses from our Nelson Bay and Tomago training centres, supporting workplaces and individuals across Port Stephens, Maitland, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter Valley. Our training is built around practical learning and real-world outcomes, helping people feel confident and capable in life-threatening situations.

The HLTAID010 – Provide Basic Emergency Life Support course teaches you how to recognise and respond to medical emergencies quickly and effectively. Delivered in small, interactive sessions by experienced trainers with real operational backgrounds, this course follows the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines and national standards to ensure every participant is equipped with the skills that matter most.

You’ll learn to assess a casualty, ensure scene safety, call for emergency services, and provide essential first aid, including CPR, defibrillator use, and assistance for anaphylaxis, asthma, choking, bleeding and shock. The course also covers understanding the chain of survival, key anatomy and physiology differences for adults, children and infants, and how to communicate effectively with emergency responders. Participants also learn to review incidents, recognise psychological impacts, and seek help when needed to maintain resilience and readiness.

Gain the confidence to respond when it counts. Book your HLTAID010 – Provide Basic Emergency Life Support course at our Nelson Bay or Tomago training centres today and learn life-saving skills for your community.

  • The following units will be included in your certificate:

    • HLTAID010 - Provide basic emergency life support

    • HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

  • This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

  • Refresher min. duration - 180 minutes

    Blended min. duration - 180 minutes

    Face-to-face min. duration - 240 minutes

    Online with face-to-face min. duration - 35 minutes

  • Participants must have the physical capacity to perform the practical demonstrations, such as 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on the floor and performing rescue breathing techniques on manikins.

    Online study:  Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic devices with access to the internet to complete the online/ pre-course studies.

  • Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

  • This certificate has an industry recommended renewal period of 36 months

  • Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

  • Performance tasks and practical scenarios:

    • Perform CPR on an adult (incl. the use of an AED and placing a casualty into the recovery position)

    • Perform CPR on an infant

    • Manage a casualty with anaphylaxis

    • Manage a casualty with asthma

    • Manage a choking casualty

    • Manage a casualty with non-life-threatening bleeding and shock

    Theory assessment: A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice questions. 

  • 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 instructions, ask for help, and learn from feedback.

    • Reading - I can read short texts like signs and step-by-step instructions.

    • Writing - I can write short notes or fill out a simple form.

    • Oral Communication - I can listen carefully and speak clearly in a classroom environment.

    • Numeracy - I can count and use simple numbers.