Nationally
Recognised Unit Code &
Title:
HLTFA404B
Apply
Advanced Resuscitation
Techniques
Application and Relevance
This course
applies to a range
of industries where
first aiders need to be trained in the use of defibrillators
and medical oxygen.
It is relevant for designated
first aiders working
in manufacturing, construction, mining or
any occupation involving
hazardous
work.
Duration
3 hours classroom
training and assessment
Course Content
This course deals with the skills and knowledge
to understand the safety
requirements
when handling an
Automated External Defibrillator (AED),
the skills to use an
AED within the first minutes
after a cardiac arrest,
as well as
skills and knowledge
to safely perform
oxygen
therapy and resuscitation in
the workplace. It includes:
-
The importance
of Defibrillation
-
Safety procedures
when using AEDs
-
Administering automated
external
defibrillation
-
Benefits of
oxygen
-
Safe procedures
when using medical oxygen
equipment
-
Administering
oxygen
therapy to a spontaneously breathing
patient
-
Resuscitation of a non-breathing
casualty using ventilation, soft bag and mask
and manually triggered
oxygen
powered
devices
Prerequisites
Participants must have
current
HLTCPR201B
Perform CPR
OR
HLTFA201B
Provide
Basic Emergency
Life Support
OR HLTFA301C
or
HLTFA301B Apply
First Aid
before undertaking
this course.
Assessment Methods
Progressive
assessment throughout the course,
including demonstration of practical skills and
written and oral questions
relating to
underpinning knowledge.
Award
Issued
A nationally-recognised
Statement of
Attainment will be issued to all successful participants,
valid for 1
year according to regulatory
requirements.
An annual
refresher course is
recommended.
