Course Overview
Duration: 2 Hours
Cost : From $180
Course Delivery Mode: Blended. Online theory and quizzes with 2 hours face to face practical training.
About This Couse:
Students completing this course will gain the skills and knowledge required 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.
Important Information:
In order to issue an accredited certificate, CPR must be performed on the floor with no exemptions.
We suggest that you wear comfortable casual clothing, as the practical nature of the demonstrations and practice may possibly require bending, kneeling and lying on the floor.
Units Covered:
- HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- HLTAID015 Provide Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy
Training and assessment are done on behalf of ABC First Aid, RTO 3399
What You Will Learn
Followed DRSABCD in line with ARC guidelines:
- Managed the unconscious breathing casualty
Manage unconscious, non-breathing patient 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
- Following the prompts of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to deliver at least one shock
- Managing oxygen equipment appropriately
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
Course Prerequisites
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
Assessment Requirements:
Assessment activities will include a knowledge test and practical assessments including CPR and First Aid techniques. Students will also complete scenarios in a simulated environment.