If your employees need to update their CPR certification – or you want your staff to be confident in emergency situations – CPR refresher course in Perth is a practical way to stay compliant and ready. Whether you work in transportation, childcare, education, construction or healthcare, keeping your staff up-to-date on CPR is simply necessary safety.
The Australian Resuscitation Council recommends that CPR refresher training should be completed every 12 months. This course can also be completed as part of our Provide First Aid course.
Here’s a quick and easy to understand guide on what CPR refresher training involves, which industries need it most, how often it needs to be renewed and why many Perth companies provide CPR refresher training for their employees through WJS Training.
What Is a CPR Refresher Course?
A CPR refresher is a short, hands-on session designed for people who’ve already completed CPR training — usually HLTAID009 Provide CPR — and need to keep their skills and certification up to date.
What your team will learn:
- How to spot and respond to cardiac arrest
- CPR techniques for adults, children, and babies
- How to use a defibrillator (AED)
- The DRSABCD emergency response steps
- Putting someone in the recovery position
The course usually takes 2–3 hours and combines practical scenarios with a quick theory check.
WJS Training offers a more efficient practical part in just 1 hour at your business location and a few hours of online theory from anywhere.
Who Needs CPR Refresher Training?
Any workplace where safety matters should be doing regular CPR refreshers. In fact, most industries require staff to renew CPR every 12 months under Safe Work Australia guidelines.
At WJS Training, we often work with:
- Transport and logistics companies (like school bus operators)
- Childcare centres and schools
- Healthcare and aged care facilities
- Sports and fitness organisations
- Construction and mining
- Shoppng malls
- Sporting clubs and families
The ARC believes that all people who may be able to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation should be trained in this technique. This includes health professionals, first responders and members of the public.
How Often Should Your CPR skills be refreshed in Perth, WA?
National guidelines recommend renewing HLTAID009 every 12 months. Even if your staff hold a valid first aid certificate (HLTAID011), the CPR component needs more regular updates to ensure everyone stays confident and compliant.
CPR Refresher or Full First Aid? Here’s the Difference
Not sure which course your staff need?
| Course | What It Covers | Duration with WJS Training | How Often to Renew |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPR Refresher – HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation | CPR and AED use. Focused on emergency response for cardiac arrest. | Under 1 hour practical session | Every 12 months |
| Full First Aid – HLTAID011 Provide First Aid | Comprehensive first aid including CPR, bleeding, burns, asthma, choking, fractures and more. | Under 2 hours practical session | Every 3 years (CPR refreshed yearly) |
Training and assessment delivered on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.
If your team already has HLTAID011 or HLTAID012 (for childcare), a CPR refresher is usually all that’s needed each year.
Why it is Important to Refresh Your CPR Skills
Build Confidence
Practising with a trainer and real equipment helps you feel more prepared if something serious ever happens. Also, group CPR refresher training can help build team confidence and trust in each other during emergencies.
👉 Book WJS Training’s Group CPR refresher course – delivered onsite for a groups of 5+
Meet your workplace requirements
Most jobs need valid CPR certification. A refresher helps you stay compliant without hassle.
Use the latest techniques
CPR rules change. Refresher training keeps you up to date with what actually works.
Maintain your qualifications
CPR skills can decline over time, so regular refresher courses can help you perform CPR confidently in emergency situations.
Topics Covered in CPR Courses Perth
CPR courses in Perth cover several topics so that people can respond to emergencies confidently and effectively. Below, we look at the topics covered in CPR refresher courses in Perth.
- Recognizing and responding to emergencies
- Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures as recommended
- Use an automated external defibrillator (AED) effectively, following all AED instructions
- Maintain breathing, airway and circulation in unconscious casualties
- Report all details
Cost and Duration
CPR refresher courses are typically shorter and less expensive than full first aid training. WJS Training runs it in 40 minutes and the cost is $85.
On-Site CPR Training for Perth Businesses
At WJS Training, we come to you for a group of 5+. Our mobile team delivers workplace CPR training across Perth and WA, making it easy to stay up to date with minimal disruption.
Why Choose WJS Training?
- We come to your location – No need to send staff offsite
- Nationally accredited – HLTAID009 recognised across Australia, Training and assessment delivered on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909
- Flexible times – Before or after hours, or weekends
- Trainers who get business – Friendly, straight-to-the-point delivery
We run training sessions across:
- Perth metro: Joondalup, Midland, Osborne Park, Rockingham, Mandurah, Fremantle, Armadale, Belmont
- Regional WA: Bunbury, Busselton, Margaret River, Collie and more
Got a large team or multiple locations? We’ll work around your schedule. See all locations here
What Businesses Say About Us
We’ve delivered CPR and first aid training to thousands of workers across WA. Our clients say they love our clear delivery, quick turnaround, and how easy we make the process.
What to expect:
- Real feedback from Perth businesses
- On-site training that fits your operations
- Certificates issued within 24 hours
Common Questions About CPR Training for Workplaces
Can we do CPR refreshers online?
Partially. Some theory can be done online, but hands-on skills must be done in person.
How often should your team update their CPR certification in Perth?
The Australian Resuscitation Council recommends that CPR refresher courses be completed every 12 months. Even if your staff have a current first aid certificate, the CPR component requires more regular renewal to ensure everyone remains confident and compliant.
What is included in the CPR refresher course?
A CPR refresher is a short, hands-on session designed for people who’ve already completed CPR training before. Your team will learn how to spot and respond to cardiac arrest, perform CPR on adults, use a defibrillator (AED), follow the DRSABCD steps, and place someone in the recovery position.
How often should your CPR skills be refreshed in Perth, WA?
The Australian Resuscitation Council recommends that CPR refresher courses be completed every 12 months. Even if your staff have a current first aid certificate, the CPR component requires more regular renewal to ensure everyone remains confident and compliant.
What’s the minimum group size for an on-site CPR refresher course?
With WJS Training, a minimum of five participants are required to schedule a group CPR training session at your workplace. This ensures efficient, cost-effective training tailored to your team’s needs.
For larger teams of over 28 people, we can provide multiple trainers to accommodate everyone without disrupting your operations.
Do you travel outside Perth to run CPR refresher training?
Yes – we train teams across regional Western Australia too.
Ready to Book a CPR Refresher for Your Team?
Keeping your staff up to date with CPR doesn’t have to be stressful.
WJS Training makes it easy — we come to your site, train your team, and make sure everyone is covered for the next 12 months. We will also notify you next year.
➡️ Get in touch to organise CPR training that works around your business.
