What is HLTAID009?
The HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a nationally accredited qualification that demonstrates your competence in providing emergency medical response. This credential, issued by Australia Wide First Aid (RTO 31961), is recognised across Australia by employers, training facilities, and healthcare providers as evidence that you have successfully completed formal training in life-saving techniques.
Why You Need This Credential
Employment Requirements: Many employers require staff to hold current first aid certification. Whether you work in healthcare, education, childcare, hospitality, construction, or office environments, having this credential demonstrates your commitment to workplace safety and duty of care.
Legal Compliance: Organisations must maintain trained personnel to meet Australian workplace health and safety regulations. By completing this course, you help your workplace meet its legal obligations and reduce liability.
Life-Saving Skills: In a medical emergency, immediate first aid response can be the difference between life and death. This credential ensures you have the knowledge and confidence to act decisively, perform CPR correctly, control bleeding, treat shock, and manage other critical situations until professional medical help arrives.
Career Advancement: First aid certification enhances your employability. Many roles in healthcare, security, hospitality, and education prioritise candidates with current credentials, opening doors to better opportunities and higher wages.
Peace of Mind: Whether in your workplace, home, or community, knowing you can respond appropriately to emergencies gives you confidence and peace of mind. Your skills could save a family member, colleague, or stranger.
Credential Validity
Credential validity period: P1Y. Industry standards and employer requirements may recommend earlier refresher training to maintain current best practices.
Recognition
Recognised by the Registered Training Organisation Australia Wide First Aid (RTO 31961), and accepted by employers and organisations across Australia. This is a nationally accredited statement of attainment, meeting AQF (Australian Qualifications Framework) standards.
Next Steps
- Book or view classes near you
- Download digital certificate from your student portal
- Contact support for verification requests
Upcoming HLTAID009 Classes Near You
| Location | Date | Time | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundaberg | Thu 21 May 2026 | 09:00–11:00 | $60.00 | Details |
| Rockhampton | Thu 21 May 2026 | 09:00–11:00 | $59.00 | Details |
| Rockhampton | Thu 21 May 2026 | 14:00–15:00 | $59.00 | Details |
| Bundaberg | Fri 22 May 2026 | 09:00–11:00 | $60.00 | Details |
| Bundaberg | Fri 22 May 2026 | 14:00–15:00 | $60.00 | Details |
| Gladstone | Sat 23 May 2026 | 09:00–11:00 | $65.00 | Details |
What You'll Learn
Upon successful completion of this credential, you will be able to demonstrate the following competencies:
- ✓ Assess Emergency Situations: Quickly evaluate the scene, identify hazards, and determine if CPR is needed.
- ✓ Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): Execute correct chest compression and rescue breathing techniques using current Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines.
- ✓ Use Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs): Operate AED equipment safely and effectively in cardiac emergencies.
- ✓ Manage Choking: Recognize signs of choking and apply appropriate clearing techniques.
- ✓ Recovery Position: Place an unconscious breathing patient in the recovery position to maintain airway patency.
- ✓ Communicate with Emergency Services: Effectively communicate patient information and relay critical details to paramedics.
- ✓ Follow Infection Control Practices: Implement universal precautions and hygiene protocols to protect yourself and others.
- ✓ Maintain Professionalism: Understand legal obligations, duty of care, and ethical responsibilities in providing CPR assistance.
Key Benefits
- ✓ Industry-recognised certification
- ✓ Practical, hands-on training
- ✓ Same-day certificate issued
- ✓ Valid for P1Y
- ✓ Expert instruction
- ✓ Confidence in emergencies
How HLTAID009 Compares
Choosing the right first aid credential depends on your industry, role, and specific needs. Here's how HLTAID009 compares to other available credentials:
| Feature | HLTAID009 | HLTAID011 | HLTAID012 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focus Area | CPR & Cardiac Emergencies | General First Aid | Childcare First Aid |
| Validity Period | 12 months | 3 years | 3 years |
| CPR Training | Comprehensive | Included | Adult + Pediatric |
| General First Aid | Not included | Comprehensive | Yes |
| Pediatric Focus | No | No | Yes - Specialized |
| Scope | Narrow & Specialized | Broad & Versatile | Childcare/Education |
| Best For | Healthcare, Events | General Workplace | Childcare, Schools |
Choose HLTAID009 if: You need focused CPR training with regular renewal requirements.
HLTAID009 – Elements and performance criteria
These outline the core tasks and expected outcomes for HLTAID009. Each element describes what must be achieved, and the associated performance criteria describe how success is demonstrated during training and assessment.
Elements and performance criteria will be published shortly.
HLTAID009 – Assessment requirements
Assessment requirements for HLTAID009 include performance evidence, knowledge evidence and assessment conditions. These requirements align with Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines and other national peak clinical bodies, as well as State/Territory regulations and workplace procedures.
Performance evidence
Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria for HLTAID009 in realistic workplace or community settings. Candidates must demonstrate practical skills in accordance with State/Territory regulations, first aid codes of practice, ARC guidelines, national peak clinical bodies and workplace/site procedures.
Performance evidence will be published shortly.
Knowledge evidence
Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria for HLTAID009. This typically includes current first aid principles, legal and ethical considerations, risk minimisation, infection control and context-specific factors relevant to the unit.
Knowledge evidence will be published shortly.
Assessment conditions
Each candidate must demonstrate skills in an environment that provides realistic, in‑depth scenarios and simulations to assess practical skills and decision‑making.
Due to the nature of first aid training, it is acceptable for performance evidence to be collected in a simulated environment, provided that conditions reflect real‑world constraints, resources and timeframes.
Assessment conditions will be published shortly.