HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (also for our popular CPR refresher)

Tailored First Aid: Your Local Choice for Practical First Aid Training in the Central West

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If you’re searching for reliable CPR training in the Central West NSW, you’ve come to the right spot. At Tailored First Aid, we’re a locally owned and operated business dedicated to making life-saving skills straightforward, hands-on, and relevant to your needs – whether you’re an individual, a workplace team, or part of a community group.
We specialise in nationally recognised courses like HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (our popular CPR refresher) and HLTAID011 Provide First Aid, delivered in a relaxed, practical way that actually sticks. No fluff – just real scenarios, plenty of time on the manikins, and guidance from experienced trainers who get what works in everyday situations.

What the Course Covers

The training follows the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines and teaches you how to respond effectively in a cardiac arrest emergency. Key topics include:

• Recognising and assessing an emergency situation (using the DRSABCD action plan: Danger, Response, Send for help, Airway, Breathing, CPR, Defibrillation).
• Ensuring safety for yourself, bystanders, and the casualty.
• Checking for signs of life and recognising when CPR is needed.
• Performing CPR on adults, children, and infants (including chest compressions and rescue breaths).
• Using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) correctly.
• Managing an unconscious casualty (e.g., recovery position).
• Displaying respectful behaviour and seeking emergency services assistance.

The course is short – typically 1 – 2 hours total (or with online theory and 1hr face to face practical session). It involves hands-on practice on manikins (placed on the floor). You must demonstrate at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on an adult manikin on the floor to obtain a HLTAID009 certificate.

Requirements and Assessment

• No formal prerequisites, but you the physical ability to perform CPR on the floor.
• Minimum age is 12 and if the student cannot complete the assessment, they will receive a certificate of attendance.
• Assessment includes theory questions + practical demonstrations.
• Theory can be done online and face to face, depending on the class.
• On successful completion, you receive a Statement of Attainment for HLTAID009 (nationally recognised).

Validity and Renewal

The certificate is valid for 12 months. The Australian Resuscitation Council recommends refreshing CPR skills annually to stay current, as guidelines can update and skills fade.

How It Differs from Broader First Aid Courses

1. HLTAID009 is CPR only (quick and focused).
2. For full first aid (including CPR + wounds, burns, fractures, etc.), look at HLTAID011 Provide First Aid (valid 3 years, with CPR component renewed yearly).
3. HLTAID009 is often included in HLTAID011, so if you need broader training, do the full course.

You can check our courses page to check our other courses.

Why Choose Tailored First Aid?

• Convenient locations across the region — We run sessions in Bathurst, Lithgow, Cowra, Oberon, Orange, Mudgee, and surrounding spots. No need to travel far; we bring quality training closer to home.
• Flexible and tailored — Group bookings at your workplace? Private courses on weekends or evenings? Public classes in town? We’ve got options that fit around your schedule.
• Affordable and current — No price increase again in 2026 
• Our training follows the latest Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines.
• Quick certification — Walk away confident, with your Statement of Attainment ready soon after.

Living in or near Bathurst? Our First Aid Bathurst sessions are popular for tradies, uni students, teachers, parents, professionals and office teams who want to be prepared without the hassle. Heading to Cowra or the surrounds? Call us for our First Aid Cowra dates—perfect for rural workers or families. And if you’re in the Blue Mountains end, our First Aid Lithgow courses make it easy to upskill locally.
Whether you’re renewing your CPR cert (valid for 12 months) or getting full first aid training (valid 3 years, with annual CPR refresh), we’re here to help you feel more capable in an emergency.

Ready to get started? Head over to our courses page to view upcoming dates, book your spot, or enquire about a custom group session. We’ve kept things simple so you can focus on what matters—learning skills that could save a life.

Drop us a line or sign up today. Let’s make the Central West a safer place, one trained person at a time!
Book your course now – See you in class!