Where is the best place to learn CPR resuscitation skills?
You can attend a CPR training course with a non-profit organisation such as St John Ambulance, Australian Red Cross and Life Saving Victoria. Q. How old do you need to be to learn CPR? There is no age limit. Learning CPR is only limited by the physical capabilities of the person carrying out the procedure. In some schools, CPR is a module of the Basic First Aid course taught to Year 9 students. CPR is a life skill that everyone should learn. Remember that doing some CPR is better than doing nothing in an emergency. Q. Would I be at risk of catching HIV, hepatitis or other diseases if I had to perform CPR on an infected person? Prevention is always better than cure. Everyone with training in resuscitation is advised to carry a resuscitation mask in their purse, wallet or first aid box. This helps take the worry of infection out of helping someone in a life-threatening situation. These masks are available from first aid providers or from your local pharmacy. Q. I’ve heard that moving som
