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Operate an automated external defibrillator in an emergency

Operate an automated external defibrillator in an emergency

Unit of competency
National Code
PUAOPE010
State Code
OAY06
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
23/03/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/02/2020
Field of Education
069905 - Paramedical Studies
Original Release Date
26/02/2020
Nominal Hours
8
Description
This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to treat a casualty using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to defibrillate at an emergency, including the before and after procedures. It will include using techniques for the administration of an AED according to industry standards and regulatory body guidelines and following AED medically endorsed protocols which may involve working with or without other personnel whilst engaged in the resuscitation. The unit is applicable to personnel who will be assessing casualty and develop management plans, checking equipment, attaching and operating equipment and recovering and restoring equipment. It is appropriate for personnel from emergency services and/or organisations that provide a medically supervised first aid service.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Check equipment
  • 1.1 Pre-use check of safety and effectiveness of equipment is undertaken, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufactures' instructions
  • 1.2 Minor faults are diagnosed and repairs are carried out to restore equipment to working order, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufactures' instructions
  • 1.3 Faults and defects are reported and recorded, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufactures' instructions
2 Attach and operate equipment
  • 2.1 Equipment is set up, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' instructions
  • 2.2 Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is attached and operated according to manufacturers' guidelines and safety procedures
  • 2.3 Work is undertaken cooperatively with whilst conducting resuscitation techniques using an AED
3 Recover and restore equipment
  • 3.1 Equipment is disinfected or discarded, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' guidelines
  • 3.2 Equipment is charged, stored and safeguarded against damage or loss, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' guidelines
  • 3.3 Reports are completed and submitted to appropriate personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5499 PUAOPE010C Operate an automated external defibrillator in an emergency Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
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