The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills, knowledge and application of oxygen, airway management devices and automated external defibrillators during resuscitation, as well as the administration of oxygen to conscious and unconscious victims.
Key Course Outcomes:
- respond to an emergency situation
- perform primary (DRSABCD) and secondary (vital signs) assessment of a victim
- perform advanced resuscitation, including use of oxygen equipment, oropharyngeal airways and suction
- communicate details of an incident
- complete documentation
- evaluate an incident and your own performance
- restore equipment ready for use.
Assessment
Assessment is through demonstration, presentation and application of all elements of competency. Participants will be required to complete activities that may include role-plays, oral and written questioning, practical demonstrations and performing effectively in scenarios. It is a requirement of this course that practical demonstration of CPR must be performed on the floor.Accreditation
Units of competency for this course include HLTAID007 (Provide advanced resuscitation). In addition, the award may also be aligned to PUAEME003C (Administer oxygen in an emergency situation) and PUAOPE010C (Operate an automated external defibrillator in an emergency situation).Validity
One (1) year from date of course. Proficiency sessions will be provided each year by the club.Pre-requisites
- Be at least 15 years of age on the date of final assessment.
- Be a financial member of an SLS club.
- Hold a Provide First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011) [SLSWA are running first aid courses which can be booked at: FREE Member First Aid Courses – My Beach] or
- Hold a Bronze Medallion and be willing to undergo the 3-hour first aid upgrade prior to the course.
Delivery
Trigg will be running the following courses in 2023:
- 3-hour first aid upgrade: Wednesday 29th November 1800-2100
- ARTC Certificate: Online learning completed in the two weeks prior to the face to face elements:
- Wednesday 6th December 1800-2100 (technical skills)
- Saturday 9th December 1000-1600 (scenarios and assessment)
Enrol via the Education Courses Form within TeamApp, or CLICK HERE.
If you have any questions about the ARTC or First Aid please email the Medical Awards Coordinator Dave Reid – David.reid@stjohnwa.com.au
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