Advanced Resuscitation Technique

The aim of this course is to develop skills and knowledge to manage life-threatening external bleeding, use oxygen, airway management devices and automated external defibrillators during resuscitation, and to administer oxygen to conscious or unconscious victims.
Pre-requisites
To commence training for the Advanced Resuscitation Techniques you must meet the following entry requirements:

• Be at least 15 years of age on the date of final assessment
• Be a financial member of a SLS club
• Participants must hold the unit of competency HLTAID011 Provide first aid to enrol into this course.

Course Delivery

Course length estimated at about 6 hours (dependant on group size and prior knowledge/abilities). This is generally run over two – three weeks and includes theory (dry) sessions and the assessment.

Content

• Resuscitation
• Members to be assessed on theoretical knowledge
• A primary assessment (DRSABCD) on a live victim
• A demonstration of the lateral position
• Primary assessment (DRSABCD), CPR 1 person (adult or child AND infant) on an approved manikin – to include resuscitation methods using an approved mask
• Team CPR scenario including primary assessment (DRSABCD), use of resuscitation mask with oxygen supplement and AED
• Provide Supplemental Oxygen
• Use of bag-valve-mask resuscitator on unconscious victim(s) during resuscitation scenario
• Oropharyngeal Airways
• Correct measurement and insertion of an oropharyngeal (OP) airway
• Demonstrate an understanding of when and why an OP airway is introduced into resuscitation

Proficiency

Proficiency is updated annually. If a member has already completed a skills maintenance that required Resuscitation to be assessed i.e. Bronze Medallion, they are considered to be proficient in that section of this award. Members still need to be assessed as competent in sections 2-3 to be deemed proficient in ARTC/ART[AID].