Course Outcome:

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council Guidelines.

Entry Requirements:

 
Prerequisite - Nil

However it is recommended that participants have literacy competencies equivalent to Level 2 as described in the Certificates of General Education for Adults (2112AFL, 2212AKC, 2212ALC)
             
Enrolment Procedure:

 
Please contact us to enrol in this course.

Nominal Duration:          

2 Hours

Qualification:

•   Statement of Attainment.
•   Valid for 1 year. 

Note: Australian Resuscitation Council recommends that you attend a resuscitation update every 12 months. 

Competencies to be achieved during the training:

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

       
1.    Assess an emergency situation
2.    Maintain the airway, breathing and circulation of an unconscious casualty (including. C.P.R.)

Assessment Procedure:

 
Assessment will be conducted during the course to demonstrate to your instructor that you have the required knowledge and skills of the procedures necessary to manage an unconscious, non-breathing and pulseless person prior to the arrival of medical aid.

This process will consist of – Skills Competencies - demonstrate competency in all skills as detailed above conducted in off the job environment simulating work conditions whenever possible.

Elements of Competence and Course Content

Primary First Aid Management   

1.  Demonstrate the approach to an Incident and Management of an Unconscious Casualty including;
-  The procedure to assess the situation to ensure the safety of the patient, bystanders & First Aider
-  DRABCD Action Plan
-  The initial first aid management of the collapsed or unconscious patient

2. Demonstrate the maintenance of Airway & Breathing of a patient including;
-  Airway and breathing management on a class participant and/or resuscitation manikin
-  Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R. - 1 & 2 operator) on a resuscitation manikin

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