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Perform CPR

Perform CPR

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTCPR211A
State Code
WD086
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/05/2012
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/10/2014
Field of Education
069907 - First Aid
Original Release Date
29/10/2014
Nominal Hours
3
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Respond to signs of an unconscious casualty
  • 1.1 Identify hazards to health and safety of self and others
  • 1.2 Minimise immediate risk to health and safety of self, casualty and others by isolating any hazard(s)
  • 1.3 Approach the casualty in a calm, culturally aware, sensitive and respectful manner
  • 1.4 Assess vital signs of casualty
  • 1.5 Recognise the need for CPR
2. Perform CPR
  • 2.1 Perform CPR in line with ARC Guidelines
  • 2.2 Seek assistance from others and/or ambulance support as appropriate
3. Communicate details of the incident
  • 3.1 Request ambulance support or appropriate medical assistance and/or ambulance support using available means of communication
  • 3.2 Accurately convey details of casualty's condition and CPR procedures performed to emergency services/relieving personnel
  • 3.3 Calmly provide information to reassure casualty, adopting a communication style to match the casualty's level of consciousness
  • 3.4 Provide reports, where applicable, in a timely manner, presenting all relevant facts relating to performing CPR according to established procedures
RANGE STATEMENT

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Condition of the casualty may include:
Signs of collapse
Absence of signs of life:
unconscious
unresponsive
not moving
not breathing normally
Demonstrated CPR procedure must:
Include adult / child and infant casualties
Conform to ARC guidelines, including:
recognition that 'any resuscitation is better than none'
demonstrate:
appropriate rate, location and depth of compression
correct ratio of compression to ventilation
checking for signs of life
appropriate duration and cessation of CPR
Demonstrated CPR procedure may also include use of an AED if available
Access to equipment / resources includes:
Barrier device
Manikin
Resuscitation mask
AED (if available)
A hazard is:
A source or situation with the potential for harm in terms of human injury or ill-health, damage to property, the environment, or a combination of these




EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects of assessment:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Competence must be demonstrated working individually
Currency of CPR knowledge and skills is to be demonstrated in line with State/Territory, ARC and industry guidelines
Context and resources required for assessment:
For assessment purposes, demonstration of skills in CPR procedures requires using a model of the human body (resuscitation manikin) in line with Australian Resuscitation Council Guidelines
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities



Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5830 HLTCPR201B Perform CPR Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG730 HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation Unit of competency