HLTAID010
Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
- Nationally Recognised Certificate
- Fast Certificate Turnaround
- Experienced and Certified Instructors
- Flexible Learning Options
- Industry Validated

Course Description
The unit HLTAID010 – Provide Basic Emergency Life Support – equips individuals with the essential skills and knowledge to respond to life-threatening emergencies and provide immediate care until professional help arrives. This unit is ideal for individuals working in a range of settings, including healthcare, childcare, education, and community services, as well as anyone seeking to be prepared for emergencies in daily life.
Throughout the course, participants will learn how to assess emergency situations and provide basic emergency life support, including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on adults, children, and infants. The training covers essential first-aid techniques for managing choking, severe bleeding, shock, and other medical emergencies. Participants will also be taught how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) and manage incidents until emergency services arrive.
This unit is suitable for anyone seeking to develop life-saving skills, including first aiders, caregivers, and individuals required to respond to workplace or community emergencies.
Upon completing HLTAID010 – Provide Basic Emergency Life Support, participants will be able to confidently assess emergency situations, provide immediate care, and stabilise individuals until further medical assistance is available. This training is vital for ensuring safety and preparedness in emergency situations.
Units Delivered
The following units will be included in your certificate:
HLTAID010
Provide basic emergency life support
HLTAID009
Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Additional Information
Course Delivery
This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.
Course Durations
Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.
Entry Requirements
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.
Assessment Requirements
Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.
Certificate Renewal Requirements
This certificate has an industry recommended renewal period of 36 months
Learner Rights, Responsibilities & Support
Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook on our website for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.
Assessment Activities
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.
This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909
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