ADVANCED RESUSCITATION

       

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Advanced Resuscitation

         Techniques

This unit deals with the provision of advanced first aid resuscitation techniques, life support and management of casualty(s) until the arrival of medical or other assistance and provision of support to other providers.

Pre-/co-requisite:

This unit should be assessed after achievement of one of the following related competency units:

HLTFA301B            Apply First Aid
HLTCPR201A          Perform CPR
HLTFA201A            Provide emergency life support

In general it is recommended that people using advanced resuscitation techniques have completed HLTFA301B Apply first aid.

Nominal Duration:

7 hours

Elements:

1. Prepare resuscitation equipment ready for use

2. Apply bag and mask resuscitation technique

3. Attach and operate an AED

4. Administer Oxygen

5. Operate suction equipment

6. Restore and maintain equipment ready for future use