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Provide advanced resuscitation

Provide advanced resuscitation

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAID007
State Code
WG736
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
5.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/02/2014
Field of Education
069907 - First Aid
Original Release Date
20/02/2014
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use specialised equipment in the provision of resuscitation in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines.This unit applies to workers who may be required to use specialised equipment to provide resuscitation in a range of complex situations, include community and workplace settings.Specific licensing requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training, should be obtained from the relevant state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Respond to an emergency situation
  • 1.1 Recognise an emergency situation
  • 1.2 Identify, assess and manage immediate hazards to health and safety of self and others
  • 1.3 Assess the casualty and recognise the need for advanced resuscitation response
  • 1.4 Assess the situation and seek assistance from emergency response services where required
2. Perform advanced resuscitation
  • 2.1 Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with ARC guidelines
  • 2.2 Provide supplemental oxygen
  • 2.3 Display respectful behaviour towards casualty
  • 2.4 Obtain consent from casualty where possible
  • 2.5 Use available resources and equipment to make the casualty as comfortable as possible
  • 2.6 Monitor casualty condition and rectify issues preventing adequate treatment
3. Communicate details of the incident
  • 3.1 Accurately convey incident details to emergency response services
  • 3.2 Report details of incident in line with organisational policies
  • 3.3 Maintain confidentiality of records and information in line with statutory and/or organisational policies
4. Evaluate the incident and own performance
  • 4.1 Recognise the possible psychological impacts on self and other rescuers involved in critical incidents
  • 4.2 Participate in debriefing to address individual needs
  • 4.3 Check, maintain and clean equipment ready for future use
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD461 HLTFA404C Apply advanced resuscitation techniques Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCD31 HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy Unit of competency
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