Pre-requisite
Participants wishing to undertake this course must provide a copy of a Statement of Attainment (issued by an RTO) for the HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid unit of competency. The Statement of Attainment must be dated within the last 3 years.
*Note – HLTAID003 – Provide first aid certificate will not meet the pre-requisite for this course.
Certification
On successfully completing the training and assessment, participants will obtain a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for the following units of competency:
- HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- HLTAID015 – Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy
NOTE: These units of competency have a requirement that the participants must be able to demonstrate a minimum of 2min of CPR on a manikin placed on the floor as part of the assessment.
Recommended Recertification
- CPR – 12 monthly
- Advanced Resuscitation – 12 monthly
Who Should Participate?
- Individuals needing advanced resuscitation training
- Workplaces (large or small)
- Workplace First Aid Officers
- Schools
- Businesses with medical oxygen equipment
Course Fees
Full course $135
For groups of 10 or more, contact us and we can put together a tailored package that suits you, your workplace and your budget.
Course Outline
RESPOND TO AN EMERGENCY SITUATION
- Recognise and assess an emergency situation
- Ensure safety for self, bystanders and casualty
- Assess the casualty and recognise the need for CPR, advanced resuscitation response or oxygen therapy
- Manage life-threatening bleeding
- Seek assistance from emergency services
- Ensure environment is safe for delivery of oxygen
PERFORM RESUSCITATION PROCEDURES
- 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 CPR
- Display respectful behaviour towards casualty.
- Use available resources and equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions
DELIVER OXYGEN THERAPY
- Identify need for oxygen therapy, including by using a pulse oximeter
- Use appropriate delivery device to provide oxygen
- Monitor casualty condition and rectify issues preventing adequate treatment
COMMUNICATE DETAILS OF THE INCIDENT
- Accurately convey incident details to emergency services
- Report details of incident in line with appropriate workplace or site procedures
- Complete applicable documentation, including incident report form
- Maintain privacy and confidentiality of information in line with statutory or organisational policies
REVIEW THE INCIDENT
- Recognise the possible psychological impacts on self and other rescuers and seek help when required.
- Contribute to a review of the first aid response as required
- Check, maintain and clean equipment ready for future use
Download your Participant Handbook here.