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HLTAID015 - Provide Advanced Resuscitation Techniques
| Course |
It is recommended that people using advanced resuscitation techniques have completed HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid. However, it is recognised that some employers require staff to be able to apply advanced resuscitation techniques without requiring this first aid competency. |
| Objective |
To provide participants with training in 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 in accordance with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines. |
| Assessment |
Advanced Resuscitation has both practical and theoretical elements, where participants demonstrate procedures of techniques used and exhibit the necessary knowledge on administering advanced resuscitation techniques in accordance with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines and the Health Training Package. Alternative assessments can be made (eg. Oral). |
| Content |
- Legal issues
- Chain of Survival
- DRSABCD of resuscitation
- Demonstrations and practice on manikins
- Hygiene
- Choking methods
- Practical and theoretical assessment
- Manual Handling
- Applying appropriate resuscitation techniques including:
- Prepare resuscitation equipment ready for use
- Oxygen in resuscitation and oxygen therapy
- Apply bag and mask resuscitation technique
- Attach and operate AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
- Operate suction equipment
- Mechanical and oxygen powered suction devices
- Oropharyngeal airways
- Care and storage of Oxygen cylinders
- Safety issues relating to the AED
- Maintenance and use of the AED
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| Length |
Approximately 4-6 hours |
| Validity |
The Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) recommends that HLTAID009 – Provide CPR and HLTAID015 – Provide Advanced Resuscitation Techniques be renewed every 12 months. |
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Fees (Per Person)
Special discounted rates for groups of 10 or more.
Course fees are GST free in accordance with a Private Ruling obtained from the Australian Taxation Office.
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