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Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAID001
State Code
WG730
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
5.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/07/2014
Field of Education
069907 - First Aid
Original Release Date
28/07/2014
Nominal Hours
3
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines.This unit applies to all workers who may be required to provide CPR, in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.Specific licensing /regulatory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training should be obtained from the relevant national/state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Respond to an emergency situation
  • 1.1 Recognise an emergency situation
  • 1.2 Identify, assess and minimise immediate hazards to health and safety of self and others
  • 1.3 Assess the casualty and recognise the need for CPR
  • 1.4 Seek assistance from emergency response services
2. Perform CPR procedures
  • 2.1 Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with ARC guidelines
  • 2.2 Display respectful behaviour towards casualty
  • 2.3 Operate automated external defibrillator (AED) according to manufacturer’s instructions
3. Communicate details of the incident
  • 3.1 Accurately convey incident details to emergency response services
  • 3.2 Report details of incident to workplace supervisor as appropriate
  • 3.3 Maintain confidentiality of records and information in line with statutory and/or organisational policies
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD086 HLTCPR211A Perform CPR Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCD26 HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation Unit of competency
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