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Course in Advanced Resuscitation

The purpose of the Course in Advanced Resuscitation is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to efficiently and effectively utilise oxygen and suction on non-breathing and breathing patient and a Semi Automatic External Defibrillation (SAED) on a person who has suffered a cardiac arrest.

Duration:

The Course in Apply Advanced First Aid is generally conducted over a 7 hour period. However this may vary depending on group size, previous experience and workplace requirements.

Entry requirements

This unit should be assessed after achievement of one of the following related competency units:

HLTFA301B Apply first aid
HLTCPR201A Perform CPR or
HLTFA201A Provide emergency life support

In general it is recommended that people using advanced resuscitation techniques have completed HLTFA301B Apply first aid However, it is recognised that some employers require staff to be able to apply advanced resuscitation techniques without requiring this first aid competency

Content:

Check and prepare resusication equipement Use Oxygen on a breathing and a non breathing patient
Use suction to clear an airway Operate a semi automatic external defibrillator

Element of Competency/Performance Criteria:

Element of competency Performance criteria
Elements define the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the Element. Terms in italics are elaborated in the Range Statement.
1. Prepare resuscitation equipment ready for use 1.1 Undertake pre-use check of resuscitation equipment in accordance with organisation procedures, manufacturer’s instructions, industry standards and regulatory requirements
1.2 Diagnose minor equipment faults and rectify within the scope of organisation procedures and manufacturer’s instructions
1.3 Identify and deal with major faults and defects in accordance with organisation procedures
2. Apply bag and mask resuscitation technique 2.1 Assemble the bag valve mask resuscitation device
2.2 Use the bag valve mask device in the delivery of CPR
2.3 Select and use an oropharyngeal airway to maintain a casualty’s airway
2.4 Rectify issues preventing adequate treatment as they arise
3. Attach and operate an AED 3.1 Prepare the casualty in accordance with manufacturer’s requirements and ARC Guidelines.
3.2 Attach the AED and operate in accordance with organisation procedures, manufacturer’s guidelines, ARC guidelines and state legislation
3.3 Coordinate the operation of the AED with the resuscitation team to minimise interruption to CPR efforts
4. Administer oxygen 4.1 Apply the medical and safety precautions associated with storing, handling and administering oxygen
4.2 Select and operate oxygen masks and cannulae in delivery of oxygen therapy
4.3 Provide oxygen to a bag valve mask device
4.4 Provide supplemental oxygen to a breathing casualty
5. Operate suction equipment 5.1 Apply medical and safety precautions associated with the provision of manual and oxygen powered suction devices
5.2 Select and operate suction catheters and devices
5.3 Provide suction during the application of advanced resuscitation techniques
6. Restore and maintain equipment ready for future use 6.1 Clean, discard, disinfect, replenish and recharge equipment in accordance with organisation procedures and manufacturer’s instructions
6.2 Diagnose and rectify minor faults within the scope of organisation procedures and manufacturer’s instructions
6.3 Identify and deal with major faults and defects in accordance with organisation procedures

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