Course Outcome:

This module will provide participants with the skills and knowledge to safely perform oxygen therapy and resuscitation in the workplace.

Entry Requirements:

 
Current Workplace First Aid - 'Senior First Aid' certificate or equivalent.

Enrolment Procedure:

Contact us for enrolment.

Enrolment form completed at the commencement of the course.

Nominal Duration:

4 hours

Qualification:

• Your Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment has been accredited by the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority and entered on the National Training Information Service and is recognised under the 'Children's Services Act' - Vic & NSW.
• Your Statement of Attainment will be valid for 1 year and the Australian Resuscitation Council recommends that you attend a resuscitation update every 12 months. If you are unable to attend any sessions, please contact your instructor
• It is important that you attend each session of this course so that you are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.
• When attending a class, please bring - This workbook; Your First Aid manual; Writing paper/pens or pencils.

Competencies to be achieved during the training:

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

1. Demonstrate safe procedures when using Medical Oxygen Equipment
2. Demonstrate the administration of Oxygen Therapy to a spontaneously breathing patient
3. Demonstrate the resuscitation of a non-breathing casualty using:-
* Self-Inflating Bag & mask
* Manual Oxygen Powered Resuscitator.

(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 of the procedures necessary to manage a life-threatening situation.

This will consist of:

• Theory assessment paper
• Resuscitation demonstration (one and two persons)
• Oxygen Resuscitation & Oxygen Therapy demonstration

You must pass each section to qualify for a certificate.

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, Oxygen Therapy & Resuscitation Equipment, Visual Aids, Handouts etc as appropriate.