Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
Course Overview
Provide Basic Emergency Life Support (HLTAID010) extends CPR training to cover a broader range of emergency life support skills including airway management, use of an AED, and basic management of unconscious casualties. It is suitable for individuals who need emergency response skills beyond CPR alone.
This unit is nationally recognised and sits between CPR (HLTAID009) and Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) in the first aid pathway. It is often required for community volunteers, sports officials and some healthcare support roles.
What You Will Learn
- Recognise life-threatening emergencies and respond immediately
- Manage an unconscious casualty's airway effectively
- Perform CPR and use an AED on adults, children and infants
- Manage casualties in the recovery position
- Coordinate with emergency services throughout an incident
- Debrief and document emergency incidents
Units of Competency
1 unit
| Code | Unit Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| HLTAID010 | Provide basic emergency life support | Core |
Before You Enrol
Suitability and LLN review before you enrol
We check the course suits your goals and that you meet the entry requirements, and we review your language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills before you enrol, not after.
Unique Student Identifier (USI)
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Course outline, assessment and amount of training
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Credit transfer and RPL
You can apply for credit for units you have already completed, or for recognition of prior learning (RPL) for skills you already have.
Support
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Fees, refunds and your rights
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