HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Course completion requirements
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Elements describe the essential outcomes
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
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1. Respond to an emergency situation.
1.1. Recognise and assess an emergency situation.
1.2. Ensure safety for self, bystanders and casualty.
1.3. Assess the casualty and recognise the need for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
1.4. Seek assistance from emergency services.
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2. Perform CPR procedures.
2.1. Perform CPR in accordance with the ARC guidelines.
2.2. Display respectful behaviour towards casualty.
2.3. Operate an automated external defibrillator (AED) according to manufacturers' instructions.
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3. Communicate details of the incident.
3.1. Accurately convey incident details to emergency services.
3.2. Report details of incident in line with appropriate workplace or site procedures.
3.3. Maintain privacy and confidentiality of information in line with statutory or organisational policies.
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4. Review the incident.
4.1. Recognise the possible psychological impacts on self and other rescuers and seek help when required.
4.2. Contribute to a review of the first aid response as required.
Summary
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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.
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This is delivered as stand alone unit.
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Learning Outcomes
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managed, in line with ARC guidelines, the unconscious, breathing casualty including appropriate positioning to reduce the risk of airway compromise
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managed, in line with ARC guidelines, the unconscious, non-breathing adult, including:
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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
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following the prompts of an automated external defibrillator (AED) to deliver at least one shock
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demonstrating a rotation of single rescuer operators with minimal interruptions to compressions
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responding appropriately in the event of regurgitation or vomiting
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handing over to emergency services
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providing an accurate verbal report of the incident
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reviewing the incident
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managed, in line with ARC guidelines, the unconscious, non-breathing infant, including:
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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.
Duration
1 Day
Fees
Tuition Fee: $150.00
Non- Tuition Fee: $0.00
Total Fee: $150.00