​HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy

2-6 hour course in Oxygen Administration or Advanced Resuscitation Training.

Duration: 4-6 hours
Certificate: 12 months
Prerequisites: min. age 14 years

​HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy

Healthcorp’s ​HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy course provides the skills and knowledge required to use specialised equipment in the provision of resuscitation in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines. The course applies to workers who may be required to use specialised equipment to provide resuscitation in a range of complex situations, include community and workplace settings.

The ​HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy course provides students, who may be required to, use specialised equipment to provide resuscitation in a range of complex emergency situations. The course enables students to obtain advanced skills in automated external defibrillation, mechanical resuscitation and oxygen delivery and understand the fundamental principles that can be applied to save and preserve life in accordance with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines. The comprehensive course training comprises of CPR pre-course learning and practical training plus face-to-face training.

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. The demonstrated evidence is performed in line within state/territory regulations, first aid codes of practice, Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines and workplace procedures.

Followed DRSABCD in line with ARC guidelines, including:

  • performed 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
  • performed 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
  • performed at least 2 minutes of bag-valve-mask ventilation and at least 2 minutes of compression on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor
  • responded appropriately in the event of regurgitation or vomiting
  • managed the unconscious breathing casualty
  • followed the prompts of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
  • followed single rescue procedure, including the demonstration of a rotation of operators with minimal interruptions to compressions
  • conducted a visual and verbal secondary survey assessment of the casualty
  • assessed vital signs (respirations, pulse and temperature)
  • responded to at least three simulated first aid scenarios contextualised to the candidate’s workplace/community setting, including:
    • demonstrated safe manual handling techniques
    • clearing the airway using a suction device
    • post-incident debrief and evaluation
    • provided an accurate verbal and written report of the incident
    • selected and inserted an oropharyngeal airway adjunct
  • administered oxygen to an unconscious/conscious casualty, including:
    • selected and prepared correct oxygen equipment
    • administered oxygen safely at correct flow rate
    • monitored and coordinated maintenance of resuscitation equipment
    • dismantling
    • storage
    • disposal
    • cleaning and decontamination
    • checking and diagnosis of faults
    • located and interpreted workplace policies and procedures