Manual Handling and CPR Course for Carers and Nurses

HLTWHS005 Conduct Manual Tasks Safely & HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

This Manual Handling and CPR Course is designed for personal carers, nurses and healthcare workers who perform manual handling tasks and may need to respond to medical emergencies. Furthermore, the course provides practical skills to move people and objects safely while developing confidence to perform CPR during a cardiac emergency.

Throughout this Manual Handling and CPR Course, participants learn how to identify hazardous manual tasks, apply safe lifting and movement techniques, and understand body mechanics to reduce workplace injuries. In addition, students learn how to recognise cardiac arrest, call emergency services, perform CPR and use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

Training aligns with Commonwealth and State legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards, the Hazardous Manual Tasks Code of Practice and Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines. As a result, participants gain nationally recognised skills for healthcare, aged care and community care environments.

Why Complete a Manual Handling and CPR Course?

Healthcare workers regularly perform physically demanding tasks while also supporting vulnerable people. Therefore, safe manual handling techniques and emergency response procedures are essential.

• Recognise hazardous manual handling tasks
• Apply safe lifting, moving and transferring techniques
• Reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries
• Understand correct body mechanics and posture
• Recognise the signs of cardiac arrest
• Call emergency services effectively
• Perform CPR on adults and infants
• Use an AED safely and confidently
• Respond appropriately until emergency services arrive

Units Delivered

Successful participants will receive nationally recognised certification in:

• HLTWHS005 – Conduct Manual Tasks Safely
• HLTAID009 – Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

The certificate will be issued by Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.

To view full unit details, please visit training.gov.au.

Course Delivery

This course can be delivered onsite within workplaces or at an Emcare WA Pty Ltd training facility. Additionally, participants may complete online learning before attending the practical assessment session.

Course Duration

• Online with face-to-face: Short pre-course online learning plus a 60-minute practical assessment session.
• Face-to-face: Minimum duration of 420 minutes.

Work Placement Arrangements

No work placement is required.

Assessment Requirements

Participants complete both written and practical assessments. Moreover, assessment activities reflect real workplace scenarios commonly encountered by carers and nurses.

Practical Assessment Activities

• Perform CPR on an adult, including AED use and recovery position procedures
• Perform CPR on an infant
• Manual Handling Task – Horizontal movement
• Manual Handling Task – High-to-low movement
• Manual Handling Task – Low-to-high movement

Documentation Requirements

• Complete a Risk Assessment Form
• Complete an Incident Report Form

Theory Assessment

Participants must successfully complete a written assessment consisting of multiple-choice and short-answer questions.

Entry Requirements

Participants must have the physical capability to perform at least two minutes of uninterrupted CPR on the floor. Therefore, please ensure you can safely complete all practical assessment activities before attending.

Certificate Renewal Requirements

Unit	Recommended Renewal
HLTWHS005 – Conduct Manual Tasks Safely	Not applicable
HLTAID009 – Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation	12 months

Learner Rights, Responsibilities and Support

Enrolment for this course is completed through Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Before commencing training, please review the Student Handbook for information regarding learner rights, responsibilities, complaints and appeals.

Course Fees and Payments

• Please refer to our booking calendar for current course fees.
• Refund and Fee Protection Policy: Refer to the Student Handbook.
• Payment Terms: Individual participants pay upfront, while group bookings are arranged directly with the training provider.

Related Healthcare Training Courses

You may also be interested in the following healthcare and workplace safety courses:

• Provide First Aid (HLTAID011)
• Assist Clients with Medication (HLTHPS006)
• Manual Handling Training (HLTWHS005)
• Occupational First Aid Skill Set
• CPR Course (HLTAID009)

Refund, Deferral and Cancellation Policy

For information regarding refunds, non-attendance, deferrals and cancellations, please refer to our Deferral and Cancellation Policy.