This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines.
Duration
4 Hours Face to face
Fees
$175
Delivered on site or offsite
Depending on industry requirements, accessibility and numbers
The course will be delivered via a face to face format in either DNA Kingston Training rooms or at your workplace, depending on numbers, client requirements and training facilities.
Locations of training rooms include: Busselton, Bunbury and Belmont (Perth)
Minimum and maximum participant numbers apply.
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 persons 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.
Assessment locations
Assessment maybe at the work place or simulated conditions that replicate operational workplace conditions
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Respond to an emergency situation. |
Recognise and assess an emergency situation. Ensure safety for self, bystanders and casualty. Assess the casualty and recognise the need for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Seek assistance from emergency services. |
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Perform CPR procedures. |
Perform CPR in accordance with the ARC guidelines. Display respectful behaviour towards casualty. Operate an automated external defibrillator (AED) according to manufacturers’ instructions. |
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Communicate details of the incident. |
Accurately convey incident details to emergency services. Report details of incident in line with appropriate workplace or site procedures. Maintain privacy and confidentiality of information in line with statutory or organisational policies. |
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Review the incident. |
Recognise the possible psychological impacts on self and other rescuers and seek help when required. Contribute to a review of the first aid response as required. |
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil.
Participants will be required to successfully complete an LLN assessment to confirm numeracy, reading, writing and language skills at least to ACSF Level 3 prior to enrolment into their selected course.
It is a requirements that participants wishing to attend this training be able to:
- enter and exit the work location safely and unaided
- have adequate mobility to be able to enter restricted /darkened work areas
- be able to conduct manual handling activities involving movement of persons
- have adequate mobility, eyesight and hearing to be able to observe their surrounding work area in all directions during activities.
Assessment requirements
Assessment will require a theory component and practical demonstration
Participants will undertake a theory assessment and a practical demonstration. The theory assessment consists of multiple choice, true or false and short answer questions, with a practical demonstration of skills to be observed. The practical assessment requires participants to demonstrate competence of this unit, including conducting CPR for a scenario provided.
Clothing requirements
- Steel cap boots
- Long pants
- Longs sleeve shirt
HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- managed, in line with ARC guidelines, the unconscious, breathing casualty including appropriate positioning to reduce the risk of airway compromise
- managed, in line with ARC guidelines, the unconscious, non-breathing adult, including:
- performing at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) (5 cycles of both compressions and ventilations) on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor
- following the prompts of an automated external defibrillator (AED) to deliver at least one shock
- demonstrating a rotation of single rescuer operators with minimal interruptions to compressions
- responding appropriately in the event of regurgitation or vomiting
- handing over to emergency services
- providing an accurate verbal report of the incident
- reviewing the incident
- managed, in line with ARC guidelines, the unconscious, non-breathing infant, including:
- performing at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR (5 cycles both compressions and ventilations) on an infant resuscitation manikin placed on a firm surface.
- Learner resources and guides
- Assessment material theory and practical
- Appropriate equipment
- Power points
- Videos
- Protective personal equipment and Hi- Vis Vest, hardhat and other PPE currently used in industry for performing rescues from a live LV panel
- Documentation may include workplace requirements, relevant industry standards, equipment specifications and operation manuals to meet specific site needs of industry.
Learning and assessment materials, along with power points which can be accessed online as required.
Support of face to face Trainer