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Perform basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation in a cardiac testing environment
Perform basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation in a cardiac testing environment
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTCA404D
HLTCA404D
State Code
WD082
WD082
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2014
Field of Education
069907 - First Aid
Original Release Date
05/08/2014
Nominal Hours
100
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and respond to clinical emergencies and to perform basic life support in a cardiac testing environment
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify the need for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- 1.1 Identify client requiring assistance
- 1.2 Check immediate environment for safety and complete required action to remove or reduce risks
- 1.3 Accurately assess client'sresponsiveness
- 1.4 Correctly identify need for CPR and summon medical assistance
- 1.5 Utilise personal protective equipment in accordance with standard and additional precautions
- 1.6 Check client's airway for patency and clear any obstruction
- 1.7 Establish and maintain client's airway
- 1.8 Correctly assess client's breathing
- 1.9 Correctly assess clients circulation
- 1.10 Correctly position the client
- 1.11 Promptly obtain emergency equipment and make ready for use
2. Perform CPR
- 2.1 Identify the client as apnoeic and mouth to mask breathing is correctly performed
- 2.2 Assess the clients pulse as absent and correctly perform external cardiac compression
- 2.3 Regularly assess the client for the return of spontaneous breathing and circulation
- 2.4 Accurately communicate a complete history of the incident to medical/paramedical personnel
- 2.5 Document actions in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
3. Support the client on completion of basic CPR
- 3.1 Client is provided with appropriate care and support during the immediate recovery period
- 3.2 Respond accurately to questions from the medical/paramedical personnel concerning the incident
- 3.3 Provide the client with facilities and refreshments as appropriate for the recovery period
RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Clientsmustinclude:
Babies
Infants
Children
Adults
Accurate assessment of clients responsivenessmustinclude:
Verbal stimulation
Physical stimulation
Techniques to establish clients airwaymustinclude:
Head tilt
Jaw lift
Client positionsmustinclude:
Recovery position
Positioning for performance of CPR
Personal protective equipment may include:
Resuscitation mask
Gloves
Gowns
Types of client support may include:
Verbal
Physical presence
Emergency equipment may include:
Blood pressure monitors
Defibrillator/cardioverter
Electro cardiograph monitor
Equipment for airway management
Equipment for oxygen therapy
Intravenous access/therapy
Pulse oximeter monitor
Suction equipment
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Clientsmustinclude:
Babies
Infants
Children
Adults
Accurate assessment of clients responsivenessmustinclude:
Verbal stimulation
Physical stimulation
Techniques to establish clients airwaymustinclude:
Head tilt
Jaw lift
Client positionsmustinclude:
Recovery position
Positioning for performance of CPR
Personal protective equipment may include:
Resuscitation mask
Gloves
Gowns
Types of client support may include:
Verbal
Physical presence
Emergency equipment may include:
Blood pressure monitors
Defibrillator/cardioverter
Electro cardiograph monitor
Equipment for airway management
Equipment for oxygen therapy
Intravenous access/therapy
Pulse oximeter monitor
Suction equipment
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the workplace, the assessment environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Relevant organisation policy, guidelines, procedures and protocols
Method of assessment:
Clinical skills involving direct client care are to be assessed initially in a simulated clinical setting (laboratory). If successful, a second assessment is to be conducted during workplace application under direct supervision.
Observation of work activities when performing CPR in a cardiac testing environment
Observation of simulation and/or role play when performing CPR in a cardiac testing environment
Discussion of physical and/or behavioural contingency scenarios involving duty of care
Authenticated transcripts of relevant education/training courses
Recognition of relevant life/work experience
Questioning, written assessments/projects can be used to assess knowledge
Authenticated evidence of relevant work experience and/or formal/informal learning
Authenticated evidence of experience in performing CPR in a cardiac testing environment (Documentation associated with performance reviews, supervisor/coordinator evaluations of work performance)
Training records associated with first aid, occupational health and safety training, orientation/induction training, safe manual handing, universal infection control procedures
Related units:
This unit should be assessed in conjunction with:
HLTAP401B Confirm physical health status
Holistic assessment practice with other health services units of competency is encouraged
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the workplace, the assessment environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Relevant organisation policy, guidelines, procedures and protocols
Method of assessment:
Clinical skills involving direct client care are to be assessed initially in a simulated clinical setting (laboratory). If successful, a second assessment is to be conducted during workplace application under direct supervision.
Observation of work activities when performing CPR in a cardiac testing environment
Observation of simulation and/or role play when performing CPR in a cardiac testing environment
Discussion of physical and/or behavioural contingency scenarios involving duty of care
Authenticated transcripts of relevant education/training courses
Recognition of relevant life/work experience
Questioning, written assessments/projects can be used to assess knowledge
Authenticated evidence of relevant work experience and/or formal/informal learning
Authenticated evidence of experience in performing CPR in a cardiac testing environment (Documentation associated with performance reviews, supervisor/coordinator evaluations of work performance)
Training records associated with first aid, occupational health and safety training, orientation/induction training, safe manual handing, universal infection control procedures
Related units:
This unit should be assessed in conjunction with:
HLTAP401B Confirm physical health status
Holistic assessment practice with other health services units of competency is encouraged
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D5815 | HLTCA404C | Perform basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation in a cardiac testing environment | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J085 | HLT42112 | Certificate IV in Cardiac Technology | Qualification |