Unit of competency Outline

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Perform CPR

Perform CPR

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTCPR201B
State Code
D5830
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2014
Field of Education
069907 - First Aid
Original Release Date
21/07/2014
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
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C9137 HLTCPR201A Perform CPR Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD086 HLTCPR211A Perform CPR Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
W993 CSC20112 Certificate II in Justice Services Qualification