HLTAID015 Provide Advanced Resuscitation

This qualification 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 and includes the following.

Respond to an emergency situation

Recognise and assess an emergency situation.
Ensure safety for self, bystanders and casualty.
Assess the casualty and recognise the need for CPR, advanced resuscitation response or oxygen therapy.
Manage life-threatening bleeding.
Seek assistance from emergency services.
Ensure environment is safe for delivery of oxygen

Perform resuscitation procedures.

Perform single-rescuer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or two-rescuer resuscitation procedures, including use of oxygen, in accordance with the ARC guidelines and availability of rescuers.
Display respectful behaviour towards casualty.
Use available resources and equipment according to manufacturers’ instruction

Deliver oxygen therapy

Identify need for oxygen therapy, including by using a pulse oximeter.
Use appropriate delivery device to provide oxygen.
Monitor casualty condition and rectify issues preventing adequate treatment

Communicate details of the incident

Accurately convey incident details to emergency services.
Report details of incident in line with appropriate workplace or site procedures.
Complete applicable documentation, including incident report form.
Maintain privacy and confidentiality of information in line with statutory or organisational policies

Review the incident

Recognise the possible psychological impacts on self and other rescuers and seek help when required.
Contribute to a review of the first aid response as required.
Check, maintain and clean equipment ready for future use

Code	HLTAID015
Name	Provide advanced resuscitation
Training delivery	Face to Face
Prerequisite	HLTAID011 Provide first aid
Assessment	Theory knowledge: complete multi choice questions Practical demonstrate the application of advanced resuscitation including the use of oxygen using a manakin Participate in scenarios to demonstrate practical skills as per the training package assessment tasks (training.gov.au)
Qualification	Statement of attainment
Course time	5 hours

Course fee: $100