Course Outcome:
This module will provide participants with the skills and knowledge to understand the safety requirements when handling an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED), as well as the skills to use an AED within the first few minutes of a cardiac arrest, as well as the skills and knowledge to safely perform oxygen therapy and resuscitation in the workplace.

Entry Requirements:
This unit should be assessed after achievement of one or more of the following related competency units:
- HLTFA301B - Apply First Aid
- HLTCPR201A - Perform CPR
- HLTFA201A - Provide Emergency Life Support

In general, it is recommended that persons using advanced resuscitation techniques have completed HLTFA301B - Apply First Aid.

Nominal Duration & Cost:
6 hrs, Price - $130.00

Qualification:
It is important that you attend each session of this course so that you are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

Your nationally recognised qualification will be accredited by the Victorian Qualifications Authority and entered on the National Training Information Service, recognised by the Victorian WorkCover Authority under their 'First Aid in the Workplace' code of practice (1995), aswell as the Tasmanian Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources (Workplace Standards Tasmania).

Your nationally qualification will be valid for 1 year.

Competencies to be achieved during the training:
At the successful completion of this course you will be able to:
1. Explain why early defibrillation and the 'chain of survival' are essential and explain the structure and function of the heart.
2. Manage a cardiac arrest using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
3. Demonstrate safe procedures when using medical oxygen equipment.
4. Demonstrate the administration of oxygen therapy to a spontaneously breathing patient.
5. Demonstrate the resuscitation of a non-breathing casualty using ventilation, self-inflating bag & mask, and a manual oxygen powered resuscitator.

Assessment Procedure:
Assessment will be conducted during nd at the end of the course to demonstrate to your instructor that you have the required knowledge and skills of the procedures necessary to manage a life threatening situation prior to the arrival of medical aid.

This process will consist of:
- Theory Assessment completed either online or workbook assessment requiring satisfactory completion of all questions.
- Skills competencies demonstrating competency in all skills as detailed above conducted in off the job environment simulating work conditions whenever possible.

Students with identified language, literacy, and numeracy deficits will be offered an oral assessment if required. Students must demonstrate competency in all sections to qualify for a statement of attainment.

Facilities & Equipment:
Each participant will be provided with all of the intellectual materials required to study all modules. Each program will also be supported with adequate Teaching Aids to assist with the theory and practical training modules such as CPR manequins, bandages, visual aids, handouts etc as appropriate.