Course Outcome:       

This module will provide participants with the skills and knowledge to understand the safety requirements when handling an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED), as well as the skills to use an AED within the first minutes after a cardiac arrest, as well as skills and knowledge to safely perform oxygen therapy and resuscitation in the workplace.

Entry Requirements:  

This unit should be assessed after achievement of one of the following related competency units:
•    Apply First Aid  - HLTFA301B
•    Perform CPR  - HLTCPR201A      or
•    Provide emergency life support  - HLTFA201A

Medical Rescue highly recommended that people using advanced resuscitation techniques should have completed Apply First Aid - HLTFA301B

Enrolment Procedure: 

Please contact us to enrol in this course.

Nominal Duration: 

6 hours

Qualification:

·         Accredited Nationally Recognised qualification

·         Entered on the National Training Information Service,

·         Recognised by the Victorian WorkCover Authority under their ‘First Aid In The Workplace’ – code of practice

·         Recognised by Tasmanian Department of Infrastructure, Energy & Resources – (Workplace Standards Tasmania).
Qualification will be valid for 1 year.

Competencies to be achieved during the training:

At the successful completion of this course you will be able to:   

1.     Explain why Early Defibrillation & the ‘Chain of Survival’ are essential and explain the Structure & Function of the Heart

2.     Manage a cardiac arrest using an Automatic External Defibrillator – (AED)

3.     Demonstrate safe procedures when using Medical Oxygen Equipment

4.     Demonstrate the administration of Oxygen Therapy to a spontaneously breathing patient

5.     Demonstrate the resuscitation of a non-breathing casualty using:-
       - Ventilation
       - Self-Inflating Bag & mask
       - Manual Oxygen Powered Resuscitator.

Notes: 

1.     CPR Refresher training will be undertaken during the program

2.     A full copy of the course curriculum will be made available upon request.

Assessment Procedure: 

You will be assessed at the end of the course to show your instructor that you have an appropriate understanding and have the required knowledge and skills and procedures necessary to manage a life-threatening situation prior to the arrival of medical aid.

This will consist of:

• Theory assessment paper
• Demonstration of correct competency in all skills as detailed above conducted in off the job environment simulating work conditions whenever possible.
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You must attend all the session and pass each section to qualify and be eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

Facilities & Equipment:

Each participant will be provided with all of the intellectual materials required to study all modules. 

Each program will also be supported with adequate Teaching Aids to assist with the theory and practical training modules such as CPR manikins, Bandages, Visual Aids, Handouts etc as appropriate.