Basic Life Support Course Gold Coast
HLTAID010 - Perform Basic Life Support
Course Overview
The HLTAID010 Basic Life Support course is designed for those who may be required to provide emergency life support in a range of situations, including workplaces and community settings. This course goes beyond standard CPR (HLTAID009) to cover more advanced life support techniques and is often required for healthcare workers, dental staff, and other medical professionals. It includes CPR, AED use, airway management, and team-based resuscitation.
Who Is This Course For
- Healthcare and medical professionals
- Dental practice staff
- Nursing students and allied health workers
- Aged care workers
- Sports medicine and physiotherapy staff
- Workers in clinical settings
- Anyone requiring a higher level of life support training
What You'll Learn
- DRSABCD action plan and systematic emergency assessment
- CPR on adults, children, and infants
- AED operation and maintenance awareness
- Airway management techniques
- Managing an unconscious breathing casualty
- Managing an unconscious non-breathing casualty
- Choking management for all ages
- Team-based resuscitation and role coordination
- Handover to emergency medical services
- Legal and ethical considerations in emergency response
Assessment
- 1Pre-course online theory component
- 2Face-to-face practical demonstrations of life support techniques
- 3CPR practical assessment (minimum 2 minutes uninterrupted)
- 4AED demonstration
- 5Airway management practical assessment
- 6Knowledge assessment questions
Prerequisites
- No prior qualifications required
- Must be physically able to perform CPR on the floor for at least 2 minutes
- Access to a device with internet for pre-course online component
- Unique Student Identifier (USI) - we can help you get one
Certificate
Your nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for HLTAID010 and HLTAID009 is issued upon successful completion.
Renewal
Basic Life Support certification should be renewed annually, in line with CPR renewal requirements. Healthcare employers typically require annual renewal.
Full Course Information
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Student Handbook & Course InformationFrequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between HLTAID009 (CPR) and HLTAID010 (BLS)?
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Does HLTAID010 include CPR?
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