CPR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Throughout the SPD we have a wide diversity of countries and local legal requirements. Local requirements are changing regularly.
There is a world-wide trend for only accredited organisations or persons to train people in First Aid using government-approved courses. Often there are serious legal consequences if these requirements are not met.
Everyone must check and comply with the legal requirements of their area / country. For example, in Australia, all First Aid Courses must comply with standards set out by the National Training Information Service (NTIS). Training can only be provided by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
Australia:
HLTAID009
Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
General Conference Equivalent
Successfully complete a class sponsored by either the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, or an equivalent under a certified instructor in order to properly learn and demonstrate one-person CPR. This must be within the past 12 months.