HLTFA404A APPLY ADVANCED RESUSCITATION TECHNIQUES

Course structure, unit code and title

This training comprises the single competency unit HLTFA404A Apply advanced resuscitation techniques from the health training package HLT07, which provides Nationally Recognised Training within the Australian Qualifications Framework. (For further information visit www.ntis.gov.au)

Award

A Statement of Attainment is issued to participants upon successful completion of the unit's assessment requirements.

This unit develops the skills and knowledge for the provision of advanced first aid resuscitation techniques, life support, and management of the casualty(s), until the arrival of medical or other assistance, and provision of support to other first aiders.

Topic Overview

• Assessment of an emergency situation
• Assessment of a casualty’s vital signs
• Basic anatomy, physiology & toxicology
• Recognition and management of an unconscious casualty
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) (variations for adults, children and infants)
• Chain of survival
• Advanced resuscitation techniques including the use of oxygen in resuscitation and oxygen therapy, bag valve mask resuscitation device, AED, mechanical and oxygen powered suction devices, and oropharyngeal airways
• Assessment of need for and obtaining emergency services ormedical assistance
• Coordination of first aid activities until arrival of medical/emergency assistance
• Cultural sensitivity
• Incident communication and documentation
• Evaluation of the incident
• Critical incident stress management
• Legal and social responsibilities of a first aider
• Material safety data sheets
• Occupational health & safety requirements in the provision of first aid
• Safe storage and handling procedures for pressurized gases
• Use of AED, oxygen, oropharyngeal airways, manual and oxygen powered suction
• Incident management procedures including manual handling; hazardous substances, dangerous goods or chemicals

Assessment

To be judged competent in this unit, participants are required to:

1. Participate in 2 first aid critical incident problem solving scenario excercises and demonstrate the required knowledge and skills specified for this unit.
2. Complete knowledge questions.

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Entry Requirement

Participants must be able to demonstrate the competencies defined by one of the following units:

• HLTFA301B Apply first aid
• HLTCPR201A Perform CPR or
• HLTFA201A Provide basic emergency life support

Course Duration

8 hours face-to-face training and assessment.

Trainer/Assessors

PREMIUMHEALTH provides trainer/assessors who have a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and experience as highly skilled nurses or paramedics.

Venue

• At your venues in most Australian locations – for which a set course fee or group minimum applies.

 Course Fee

$2250 for groups of up to 15 participants

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