What is the Pocket Mask Training Course?
This training course focuses on effective resuscitation, infection control, and the delivery of safe rescue breaths using a pocket-mask barrier device.
This specialised pocket mask training is ideal for workplaces, community responders, and organisations such as the Australian Police Force, broader police units, and other emergency services operating across Australia.
- Operationally focused training
- Self-paced online study
- Written by industry-experienced trainers
Location
Australia Wide
Delivery mode
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Upcoming intake
Cost
Payment plans
Entry requirements
No formal prerequisites.
- The HLTAID011 Provide First Aid training course or equivalent is recommended to ensure comprehensive knowledge.
- Reasonable literacy and numeracy skills may be required to ensure effective communication and understanding.
- Basic computer and digital literacy skills, and reliable internet.
- Physical capability to demonstrate pocket mask techniques at floor level.
- Photo ID is required for the online assessments for the Australia-wide first aid courses.
- Must be 18+ (under 18 permitted with guardian consent).
- Personal pocket mask required.
Learn additional CPR skills
During this comprehensive pocket mask training course, you will learn how to:
- Safely assemble and operate a pocket mask
- Apply infection control principles during resuscitation
- Perform high-quality CPR using a pocket mask
- Coordinate compressions and ventilations effectively
- Troubleshoot common ventilation challenges
- Integrate pocket mask use into broader first aid course procedures
This mask training course complements nationally recognised units such as HLTAID011 Provide First Aid, strengthening airway management and ventilation technique within your existing first aid skillset.
Pocket Mask Certificate Course
This course is 100% web based.
Online Learning
What is this unit?
This unit focuses on developing practical airway and ventilation skills for use in CPR situations. It covers proper pocket-mask application, airway management techniques, and considerations for patients with potential spinal injuries.
Why it matters
Effective ventilation is critical during CPR. Achieving a proper mask seal, selecting the correct airway approach, and understanding spinal injury considerations can significantly improve patient outcomes. This unit builds confidence in using a pocket mask correctly, reducing ventilation errors, which is essential for CPR and first aid.
What you’ll learn
You will learn two pocket mask application techniques, how to achieve an effective seal and improve mask fit, key airway management approaches including spinal injury considerations, and correct pocket mask use in adult and child CPR.
How you’ll be assessed
Assessment is conducted through practical demonstration of airway and ventilation techniques. You will be required to correctly apply a pocket mask, achieve an effective seal, manage the airway appropriately, and demonstrate safe ventilation in simulated adult and child CPR scenarios.
Practical benefit
Upon completion, you will have the hands-on skills to confidently manage airways and deliver effective ventilation using a pocket mask. These competencies enhance your CPR capability and improve your readiness to respond safely and effectively in real-world emergencies.
Delivery & assessment
Delivery format
This first aid course is 100% online.
- Self-paced online learning for theory
Assessment method
Assessment is conducted through practical demonstration of pocket-mask ventilation during simulated emergency scenarios.
Career pathways
Completing this course on top of the HLTAID011 or similar opens the door to a range of career and training pathways, including:
- Workplace roles where a first aid certificate is mandatory, such as construction, mining, education, childcare, sport and community services
- Positions as a designated workplace first aider or safety officer
- Entry pathways into health, emergency response or patient care roles
- Further study in advanced first aid, emergency care or medical response training
- Progression into Certificate III or IV health care qualifications
- Potential credit transfer or recognition of prior learning toward related courses
These pathways allow students to build on their first aid skills and continue developing a career in health, safety or emergency services.
Pathways into further training
Where delivered alongside nationally recognised units (such as HLTAID011 Provide First Aid), certification pathways may vary depending on course structure and organisational requirements.
This certification is a good starting point for most of our courses.
- HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education & Care Setting
- PUAEME008 Provide Pain Management
- HLTAID015 Advanced Resuscitation
- Cert II - HLT21020 Certificate II in Medical Service First Response
- Cert III - HLT31220 Certificate III in Basic Health Care
- Cert III - HLT31120: Certificate lll in Non-Emergency Patient Transport NEPT
- Cert IV - HLT41120 Certificate IV in Health Care (First Responder / EMT Medic)
- Diploma - HLT51020 Diploma of Emergency Health Care
- Bachelor of Paramedic Science (University)
Certification and validity
Upon successful completion of the course, participants receive a Statement of Completion confirming competency in the use of a pocket mask in a first aid and CPR context.
Who should take this course
This pocket mask training is suitable for:
- Workplace first aid officers
- Health and community workers
- Security personnel and emergency responders
- Members of the Police and wider police force
- Individuals wanting advanced CPR ventilation skills
It is particularly relevant for organisations across Australia seeking practical, scenario-based training courses that enhance operational readiness.
Locations
Online
Pricing
Current Cost
$59
Additional student costs
No additional admin fees for this program
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How this Pocket Mask training course works
Gain practical experience using pocket mask techniques through a simple, hands-on training process designed for fast skill development.
Register for a session
Choose a suitable training date and lock in your place.
Learn key techniques
Follow guided instruction on correct airway management and resuscitation support methods.
Practise in a practical setting
Apply what you’ve learned in a supervised, hands-on environment.
FAQs
Have questions about the Pocket Mask Training Course? Below you’ll find answers about entry requirements, recognition, assessments, and what you can do after completion.
What is a pocket mask used for?
A pocket mask is used during CPR to deliver rescue breaths while providing a protective barrier between rescuer and patient.
Is this pocket mask training accredited?
This pocket mask training course provides a Statement of Completion. It can also be delivered alongside accredited units, such as HLTAID011 Provide First Aid.
Do I need prior first aid training?
While prior first aid experience is beneficial, this course can be completed as a standalone ventilation skills program.
Who should complete pocket mask training?
Workplace first aiders, security personnel, health workers, police members and those involved in emergency services benefit from this specialised training.
How long does the pocket mask training course take?
Course duration varies depending on the delivery format and whether it is bundled with other training courses, but most sessions are completed in a short, practical workshop.
Group airway and resuscitation training
Arrange pocket mask training for your team with a focus on practical airway management skills. Ideal for workplaces wanting targeted, hands-on instruction.
Watch airway management techniques in practice
Get a closer look at how pocket mask training is delivered, with a focus on clear instruction and hands-on skill development.
Focused airway and resuscitation training
Learn how to safely use a pocket mask for rescue breathing and emergency response scenarios.
Fast, accessible skill development
A short, practical course designed to build essential skills without the commitment of a full qualification.
Ideal for workplaces and individuals
Perfect for those needing basic airway management knowledge for compliance or personal confidence.
Learn pocket mask CPR skills fast
Build essential infection control and CPR support skills in a short, practical course designed for real-world use.
Practical guidance from industry trainers
Learn from trainers with hands-on experience, focused on delivering simple, effective CPR support techniques you can use immediately.
Susan Devlin
Susan Devlin is the CEO of IPC, bringing over 20 years of leadership experience across vocational education and RTO management. She is passionate about building accessible training pathways that help people step into health and emergency services.
Caroline Gey
Caroline leads IPC’s audit and compliance activities, ensuring quality training outcomes, regulatory compliance, and robust systems that support students, trainers, and industry partners.
Reahanna Clark
Reahanna Clark is IPC’s Course Advisor, supporting new and continuing students as they navigate their training and career pathways in emergency health care. With over five years of RTO experience and a background in health sciences, she provides helpful guidance on course selection, enrolment, credit transfers, and RPL applications, helping students feel confident throughout their study journey.
Lisa Bailey
Lisa Bailey is IPC’s Head of Product and WHS Officer, responsible for developing and refining learning resources across the organisation. She uses modern tools and technologies to create engaging and effective training experiences.
Allan Burnett
Allan Burnett is IPC’s Lead Trainer and Assessor and a former Intensive Care Paramedic with more than 20 years of frontline experience. He now shares his extensive clinical knowledge to mentor the next generation of emergency care professionals.
Dee Heffernan
Dee Heffernan is IPC’s Training and Professional Development Officer, working closely with partners to support training delivery and compliance. Drawing on her experience as a trainer and her paramedical studies, she helps partners stay informed, capable, and confident.
Cora O'Callaghan
Cora is IPC’s Training and Student Success Coordinator, supporting learners from enrolment through to course completion. Known for her solutions-focused style, she helps ensure students stay engaged, supported, and confident throughout their training journey.
Lynette Hawthorn
Lynette Hawthorn is a Training Coordinator at IPC, helping students navigate their courses and stay on track from start to finish. She is passionate about supporting learners as they develop the skills needed to make a difference in their communities.
Rebecca Wade
Rebecca Wade is a Trainer and Assessor with more than 30 years of experience across community and children’s services. Her career supporting vulnerable individuals shapes her practical, compassionate approach to first aid training.
Tony Ruttley
Tony Ruttley is a Trainer and Assessor with over 20 years of experience in sports medicine and emergency care. His background as a rugby league sports trainer brings valuable real-world insight into injury management and emergency response.
Harjot Singh Sandhu
Harjot Singh Sandhu is an experienced Trainer and Assessor with more than 13 years in disability, mental health, and community healthcare. His hands-on background helps him deliver engaging first aid training grounded in real-world scenarios.
Tamieka Huxley
Tamieka Huxley is a Trainer and Assessor delivering first aid training across the Northern NSW region. She is passionate about empowering local communities with the confidence and skills to respond effectively in emergencies.
Steve Tevelein
Steve Tevelein is a First Aid and CPR Trainer with extensive experience in emergency response and community service. As a long-time SES member, he brings practical knowledge into every training session.
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