Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 8:08 AM AWST
23/07/2026 8:08 AM AWST
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Operate a semi automatic defibrillator in an emergency
Operate a semi automatic defibrillator in an emergency
Unit of competency
National Code
PUAOPE010B
PUAOPE010B
State Code
D3765
D3765
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/10/2010
Field of Education
069905 - Paramedical Studies
Original Release Date
15/10/2010
Nominal Hours
8
Description
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
No information
Casualties may include
Adults
Children over 8 years old/40kg
Hazards include
Contact with patient during defibrillation
Conductive surfaces (water, fluids, metal)
Explosive environments (oxygen, gases, fumes)
Unstable environment
Signs and symptoms may include
Casualty history
Details of incident
Medical history
Physical appearance
Vital signs
Equipment may include
Gauze wipes
Gloves
Razors
Resuscitation masks
SAED equipment used for delivery of external defibrillation
Shears
Spare battery
Pre-use check may include
Environmental factors that affect operation
Existence of suitable prominent warnings about precautions to be observed
For damage or malfunctions
To replenish and/or restore
Regulatory requirements may include
Australian Resuscitation Council requirements
Relevant State and Territory regulatory requirements
Reporting/recording faults and damage may include
Filling out and processing standard forms
Verbal communication
Adults
Children over 8 years old/40kg
Hazards include
Contact with patient during defibrillation
Conductive surfaces (water, fluids, metal)
Explosive environments (oxygen, gases, fumes)
Unstable environment
Signs and symptoms may include
Casualty history
Details of incident
Medical history
Physical appearance
Vital signs
Equipment may include
Gauze wipes
Gloves
Razors
Resuscitation masks
SAED equipment used for delivery of external defibrillation
Shears
Spare battery
Pre-use check may include
Environmental factors that affect operation
Existence of suitable prominent warnings about precautions to be observed
For damage or malfunctions
To replenish and/or restore
Regulatory requirements may include
Australian Resuscitation Council requirements
Relevant State and Territory regulatory requirements
Reporting/recording faults and damage may include
Filling out and processing standard forms
Verbal communication
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to apply safe work practices while using the semi automatic defibrillator.
Assessment must also confirm that the individual has managed the situation in a calm and orderly manner and has taken every action to ensure the safety and comfort of the casualty.
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time across a range of emergency situations.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competence should be assessed in a simulated emergency situation.
Simulation should recreate realistic emergency situations in which the individual is exposed to the full range of hazards and is placed under the same pressures and timelines associated with operating a semi automatic defibrillator in an emergency situation
Specific resources for assessment
Access to:
defibrillation equipment/kit
appropriate resuscitation manikin
suitable site or training area to simulate an emergency situation.
Guidance information for assessment
Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.
Assessment must confirm the ability to apply safe work practices while using the semi automatic defibrillator.
Assessment must also confirm that the individual has managed the situation in a calm and orderly manner and has taken every action to ensure the safety and comfort of the casualty.
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time across a range of emergency situations.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competence should be assessed in a simulated emergency situation.
Simulation should recreate realistic emergency situations in which the individual is exposed to the full range of hazards and is placed under the same pressures and timelines associated with operating a semi automatic defibrillator in an emergency situation
Specific resources for assessment
Access to:
defibrillation equipment/kit
appropriate resuscitation manikin
suitable site or training area to simulate an emergency situation.
Guidance information for assessment
Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D5499 | PUAOPE010C | Operate an automated external defibrillator in an emergency | Unit of competency |