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HLTAID015 Provide Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy
Course Summary
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use specialised equipment in the provision of resuscitation and oxygen therapy in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines.
This unit applies to persons who may be required to use specialised equipment to provide resuscitation or oxygen therapy in a range of complex situations, including community and workplace settings.
These units are nationally accredited.
HLTAID015 – Provide Advanced Resuscitation an Oxygen Therapy
It is recommended that participants holding this certificate renewed their skills annually.
There are no barriers to entry on the grounds of age, gender, political or cultural background.
Entrants to the course are best equipped to successfully undertake the training if they have language, literacy and oracy skills that align to Level 3 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).
In addition, it is a pre-requisite that entrants have current competency in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (less then 12 months old)
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Method: Face to Face
Duration: 4 Hrs
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements define the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Respond to an emergency situation. | 1.1. Recognise and assess an emergency situation. 1.2. Ensure safety for self, bystanders and casualty. 1.3 Assess the casualty and recognise the need for CPR, advanced resuscitation response or oxygen therapy. 1.4. Manage life-threatening bleeding. 1.5. Seek assistance from emergency services. 1.6. Ensure environment is safe for delivery of oxygen. |
2. Perform resuscitation procedures. | 2.1. Perform single-rescuer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or two-rescuer resuscitation procedures, including use of oxygen, in accordance with the ARC guidelines and availability of rescuers. 2.2. Display respectful behaviour towards casualty. 2.3. Use available resources and equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions. |
3. Deliver oxygen therapy. | 3.1. Identify need for oxygen therapy, including by using a pulse oximeter. 3.2. Use appropriate delivery device to provide oxygen. 3.3. Monitor casualty condition and rectify issues preventing adequate treatment. |
4. Communicate details of the incident. | 4.1. Accurately convey incident details to emergency services. 4.2. Report details of incident in line with appropriate workplace or site procedures. 4.3. Complete applicable documentation, including incident report form. 4.4. Maintain privacy and confidentiality of information in line with statutory or organisational policies. |
5. Review the incident. | 5.1. Recognise the possible psychological impacts on self and other rescuers and seek help when required. 5.2. Contribute to a review of the first aid response as required. 5.3.Check, maintain and clean equipment ready for future use. |
There must be evidence that the candidate has completed the following tasks in line with State/Territory regulations, first aid codes of practice, first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies and workplace or site procedures:
Managed, in line with ARC guidelines, the unconscious, breathing casualty including appropriate positioning to reduce the risk of airway compromise
Managed, in line with ARC guidelines, the unconscious, non-breathing adult including:
- Performing at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) (5 cycles of both compressions and ventilations) on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor
- Performing at least 2 minutes of bag-valve-mask (with oxygen) ventilation and at least 2 minutes of compression during resuscitation procedures involving at least two rescuers on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor
- Selecting and inserting an appropriate basic airway adjunct
- Responding appropriately using positioning and suctioning in the event of regurgitation or vomiting
- Demonstrating a rotation of operators with minimal interruptions to compressions
- Following the prompts of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to deliver at least one shock
- Managing oxygen equipment appropriately
- Handing over to emergency services
Managed, in line with ARC guidelines, the unconscious, non-breathing infant, including:
- Performing at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR (5 cycles both compressions and ventilations) on an infant resuscitation manikin placed on a firm surface
Managed a casualty with life-threatening bleeding requiring use of tourniquets and haemostatic dressings
- Used personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
Managed a conscious casualty who requires supplemental oxygen, including:
- Assessing vital signs respirations, pulse, oxygen saturation
- Level of consciousness
- Selecting and preparing correct oxygen equipment
- Checking area for ventilation and sources of ignition
- Administering oxygen safely at correct flow rate
- Managing an equipment malfunction
- Providing an accurate verbal and written report of the incident
- Reviewing the incident
Monitored and coordinated maintenance of resuscitation equipment and oxygen therapy equipment, including:
- Dismantling
- Storage
- Disposal
- Cleaning and decontamination
- Checking and diagnosis of faults.
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