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Provide Basic Emergency Life Support

Provide Basic Emergency Life Support equips participants with the essential skills and knowledge required to effectively recognise and respond to life-threatening emergencies. Aligned with the guidelines set by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other national peak clinical bodies, this course prepares individuals to confidently provide emergency responses in diverse scenarios, including community and workplace settings.
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Study Hours
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Course Access
12 Months

Microcredential - Provide Basic Emergency Life Support

Provide Basic Emergency Life Support equips participants with the essential skills and knowledge required to effectively recognise and respond to life-threatening emergencies. Aligned with the guidelines set by national peak clinical bodies, this course prepares individuals to confidently provide emergency responses in diverse scenarios, including community and workplace settings. Participants will learn to assess emergency situations, perform critical first aid procedures such as CPR, and communicate incident details accurately while maintaining the privacy and dignity of the casualty.

Printed learning materials are available for purchase for this course and can be ordered during enrolment.  

Course Structure
Unit -  Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
  • Recognising and Assessing Emergency Situations
    • Identifying the nature and scope of emergencies
    • Ensuring safety for self, bystanders, and casualties
  • Providing First Aid Response
    • Assessing casualties and determining the need for first aid
    • Seeking assistance from emergency services
  • Performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
    • CPR techniques according to clinical guidelines
    • Using first aid equipment effectively
  • First Aid Principles and Procedures
    • Administering first aid with established principles
    • Respectful behaviour and obtaining consent from casualties
  • Resource Utilisation and Casualty Comfort
    • Using available resources and equipment
    • Monitoring casualty’s condition and adjusting care as needed
  • Incident Communication and Reporting
    • Conveying incident details accurately to emergency services
    • Reporting incidents according to workplace or site procedures
    • Maintaining privacy and confidentiality
  • Post-Incident Review and Psychological Impact
    • Recognising psychological impacts on rescuers
    • Contributing to incident review and seeking help when needed
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Estimated Duration
15 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment

Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.

Career Outcomes

Professional development for individuals working or aspiring to work in the health and community services sectors.

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Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
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At Australian Online Courses, we are passionate about helping individuals from diverse backgrounds achieve their career goals. Since 2008, we have created opportunities for people in Australia and around the world.

Our Difference

What sets us apart is that we genuinely care about your career development. That’s why flexible study schedules, competitive pricing and exceptional customer and student support are at the heart of what we do. Our comprehensive courses, developed in consultation with industry employers, provide the skills and knowledge necessary for success in your current role or to pursue new opportunities.

Our state-of-the-art eLearning platform means you can study anywhere, anytime. So, enrol today and get the skills and confidence you need to achieve your career dreams, big or small.

Graduation

A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.

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Why choose Australian Online Courses?
  • Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
  • Improve your employment opportunities;
  • Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
  • High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
  • All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
  • Unlimited tutor support via email;
  • We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
  • Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.

There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18 with a competent level of English. For those under 18, please complete the Parent/Guardian Consent Form before enrolling.

To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.

You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!

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This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.

No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.

Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.

Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.

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