HLTAID015 - Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy

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Unit code: HLTAID015 | Study level: TAFE
Credit points
N/A
Location
Industry
Sunshine
Werribee
Prerequisites
HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use specialised equipment in the provision of resuscitation and oxygen therapy in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines.This unit applies to persons who may be required to use specialised equipment to provide resuscitation or oxygen therapy in a range of complex situations, including community and workplace settings.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit’s learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, incl the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.

Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:
managed, in line with ARC guidelines, the unconscious, breathing casualty including appropriate positioning to reduce the risk of airway compromise & non-breathing adult incl:

  • performing at least 2 minutes of the following on an adult resuscitation manikin placed
  • uninterrupted CPR on the floor
  • bag-valve-mask ventilation & compression during a two-rescuer procedure on the floor
    *selecting & inserting an appropriate basic airway adjunct
    *responding appropriately using positioning & suctioning in the event of regurgitation or vomiting
    *demonstrating a rotation of operators with minimal interruptions to compressions
    *following the prompts of an AED to deliver at least one shock
    *managing oxygen equipment
    *handing over to emergency services
    *managed unconscious, non-breathing infant, incl:
  • performing at least 2 minutes uninterrupted single rescuer CPR on an infant resuscitation manikin placed on a firm surface
    *managed a casualty with life-threatening bleeding requiring use of tourniquets and haemostatic dressings
    *used PPE
    *managed a conscious casualty who requires supplemental oxygen
    *monitored and coordinated maintenance of resuscitation equipment & oxygen therapy equipment

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
*guidelines and procedures including:

  • ARC guidelines relevant to life threatening bleeding, managing the unconscious breathing and non-breathing casualty and provision of CPR and oxygen therapy
  • potential incident hazards and risk minimisation processes when providing first aid, including Oxygen Therapy and Advanced Resuscitation Techniques
  • infection control procedures, including use of standard precautions and resuscitation barrier devices
  • safe work practices to deal with oxygen cylinders and associated equipment
  • first aid codes of practice
  • appropriate workplace or site procedures relevant to the provision of first aid
  • contents of first aid kits
  • requirements for currency of skill and knowledge
    *legal, workplace and community considerations
    *in relation to the administration of oxygen:
  • legal requirements; five rights; responsibilities of the first aider
    *considerations when providing resuscitation
    *techniques for providing CPR to adults, children and infants
    *assessment and interpretation of vital signs including normal clinical values for respirations, pulse, oxygen saturation
    *level of consciousness
    *how to use a suction device
    *signs, symptoms and management of life-threatening bleeding including use of tourniquets and haemostatic dressings
    *considerations when providing oxygen to a casualty
    *methods for cleaning, replenishing, recharging and maintaining resuscitation and oxygen equipment.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by the Polytechnic and/or via the Polytechnic e-learning system.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport
HLT31120 | Certificate iii | Duration:

Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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