Course Content

• Assess a casualty and apply appropriate first aid to:
  • (simulated) an unconscious and not breathing adult;
  • an unconscious adult who is regurgitating/vomiting‚
  • an unconscious child;
  • a casualty with a life-threatening blood loss injury;
  • a casualty requiring supplementary oxygen.
• Check resuscitation equipment
• Maintain an airway by: Using suction & using oropharyngeal airways (OP airways)
• Resuscitate a casualty using oxygen
• Use oxygen to provide therapy
• Recover and restore oxygen equipment
• Check defibrillation equipment
• Attach and operate a defibrillator
• Recover and restore defibrillation equipment

Assessment

Assessment is through demonstration‚ presentation and application of all elements of competency in the workplace. Participants will be required to complete activities that may include role-plays, oral and written questioning, practical demonstrations and performing scenarios.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for the following unit of competency: HLTAID015 – Provide advanced resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy (note: HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation will also be included).

Validity

To ensure your skills and knowledge remain current re-certification must occur annually from date of course.