Unit of competency Outline
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Provide basic emergency life support
Provide basic emergency life support
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAID002
HLTAID002
State Code
WG731
WG731
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/09/2014
Field of Education
069907 - First Aid
Original Release Date
05/09/2014
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise and respond to life-threatening emergencies in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines.This unit applies to all workers who may be required to provide an emergency response in a range of 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 an emergency situation
- 1.2 Identify, assess and minimise immediate hazards to health and safety of self and others
- 1.3 Assess the casualty and recognise the need for first aid response
- 1.4 Assess the situation and seek assistance from emergency response services
2. Apply appropriate first aid procedures
- 2.1 Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with ARC guidelines
- 2.2 Provide first aid in accordance with established first aid principles
- 2.3 Display respectful behaviour towards casualty
- 2.4 Obtain consent from casualty where possible
- 2.5 Use available resources and equipment to make the casualty as comfortable as possible
- 2.6 Operate first aid equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions
- 2.7 Monitor the casualty’s condition and respond in accordance with first aid principles
3. Communicate details of the incident
- 3.1 Accurately convey incident details to emergency response services
- 3.2 Report details of incident to workplace supervisor as appropriate
- 3.3 Maintain confidentiality of records and information in line with statutory and/or organisational policies
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WD144 | HLTFA211A | Provide basic emergency life support | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCD33 | HLTAID010 | Provide basic emergency life support | Unit of competency |