CPR – Resuscitation Skills (BLS-CPR) in General Practice

Thursday, 11 June 2026

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Course overview
A hands-on CPR course designed for general practice teams to build confidence in managing emergencies.

Course highlights

  • 2.5 Hours Educational Activity (CPR)  [Also referred to by the name BLS] – this education is mandatory for GPs
  • Basic Life Support (CPR) course specifically designed for the entire practice team and all primary care settings
  • Includes separate clinical components for GP and nursing staff, using practice-comparable equipment 
  • Based on current international best practices, including the principles of High Performance CPR (HPCPR)
  • Skills review includes CPR for all ages, basic and advanced ventilation techniques, airway adjuncts, and defibrillation
  • Review of practice equipment
  • Duration: 2-3 Hours

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Identify and apply the steps that need to be taken in the event of a cardiac arrest patient in the general practice setting.
  • Recall the appropriate methods and processes of gaining emergency assistance in the general practice setting, in the event of a cardiac arrest.
  • Manage a suspected cardiac arrest, including the demonstration of BLS-CPR procedures, including the delivery of effective ventilations and compressions and use of an AED on all age groups using anatomically appropriate resuscitation manikins.
  • Implement strategies in the practice to reduce the emotional impact of an emergency on individuals and the team

Course fees

HPMI Members - $77Non Members - $150