Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 5:44 AM AWST
22/07/2026 5:44 AM AWST
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Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy
Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAID015
HLTAID015
State Code
OCD31
OCD31
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/12/2020
Field of Education
069907 - First Aid
Original Release Date
22/12/2020
Nominal Hours
16
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use specialised equipment in the provision of resuscitation and oxygen therapy in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines.This unit applies to persons who may be required to use specialised equipment to provide resuscitation or oxygen therapy in a range of complex situations, including community and workplace settings.Specific licensing/regulatory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training should be obtained from the relevant national/state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Respond to an emergency situation.
- 1.1. Recognise and assess an emergency situation.
- 1.2. Ensure safety for self, bystanders and casualty.
- 1.3 Assess the casualty and recognise the need for CPR, advanced resuscitation response or oxygen therapy.
- 1.4. Manage life-threatening bleeding.
- 1.5. Seek assistance from emergency services.
- 1.6. Ensure environment is safe for delivery of oxygen.
2. Perform resuscitation procedures.
- 2.1. Perform single-rescuer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or two-rescuer resuscitation procedures, including use of oxygen, in accordance with the ARC guidelines and availability of rescuers.
- 2.2. Display respectful behaviour towards casualty.
- 2.3. Use available resources and equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions.
3. Deliver oxygen therapy.
- 3.1. Identify need for oxygen therapy, including by using a pulse oximeter.
- 3.2. Use appropriate delivery device to provide oxygen.
- 3.3. Monitor casualty condition and rectify issues preventing adequate treatment.
4. Communicate details of the incident.
- 4.1. Accurately convey incident details to emergency services.
- 4.2. Report details of incident in line with appropriate workplace or site procedures.
- 4.3. Complete applicable documentation, including incident report form.
- 4.4. Maintain privacy and confidentiality of information in line with statutory or organisational policies.
5. Review the incident.
- 5.1. Recognise the possible psychological impacts on self and other rescuers and seek help when required.
- 5.2. Contribute to a review of the first aid response as required.
- 5.3.Check, maintain and clean equipment ready for future use.
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WG736 | HLTAID007 | Provide advanced resuscitation | Unit of competency |