Part A: Course Overview

Program: C3409 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

Course Title: Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 4

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Course Contact: Andrew Santuccione

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 0410

Course Contact Email: Andrew.Santuccione@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

In this course, you will develop the skills and knowledge required to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None.

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Elements:	1. Respond to an emergency situation. 2. Perform CPR procedures. 3. Communicate details of the incident. 4. Review the incident.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements. 

Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.