Assessment Requirements for HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Modification History

Release	Notes
Release 1	This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 1.0 and meets the requirements of the New Standards for Training Packages. Significant changes to elements and performance criteria. Revised evidence requirements, including volume and frequency of assessment

Performance Evidence

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role.

There must be demonstrated evidence that the candidate has completed the following tasks at least once in line with state/territory regulations, first aid codes of practice, ARC guidelines and workplace procedures:

conducted a hazard assessment and identified strategies to minimise risk

demonstrated safe manual handling techniques

assessed airway, breathing and responsiveness of casualty

performed at least four minutes of uninterrupted CPR on both an adult and an infant resuscitation manikin placed on the floor, demonstrating the following techniques on each:

checking for response and normal breathing

recognising abnormal breathing

opening and clearing the airway

using correct hand location, compression depth rate in line with the ARC recommended ratio of compressions and ventilations

acting in the event of regurgitation or vomiting

following single rescuer procedure, including the demonstration of a rotation of operators with minimal interruptions to compressions

followed the prompts of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

provided an accurate verbal report of the incident

responded to at least one simulated resuscitation scenario contextualised to the candidate’s workplace/community setting.

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

state/territory regulations, first aid codes of practice and workplace procedures including:

ARC Guidelines relevant to the provision of CPR

safe work practices to minimise risks and potential hazards

infection control principles and procedures, including use of standard precautions

requirements for currency of skill and knowledge

legal, workplace and community considerations, including:

need for stress-management techniques and available support following an emergency situation

duty of care requirements

respectful behaviour towards a casualty

own skills and limitations

consent

privacy and confidentiality requirements

importance of debriefing

considerations when providing CPR, including:

airway obstruction due to body position

appropriate duration and cessation of CPR

appropriate use of an AED

chain of survival

standard precautions

basic anatomy and physiology relating to:

absence of normal breathing

anatomy of the external chest

physiology relating to response/consciousness

upper airway anatomy and effect of positional change.

Assessment Conditions

Skills must be demonstrated working individually:

in an environment that provides realistic in-depth, industry-validated scenarios and simulations to assess candidates’ skills and knowledge.

In addition, assessment resources must include:

adult and infant resuscitation manikins in line with ARC Guidelines for the purpose of assessment of CPR procedures

equipment, including:

an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training device.

Simulated assessment environments must simulate the real-life working environment where these skills and knowledge would be performed, with all the relevant equipment and resources of that working environment.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors. In addition, assessors must hold:

a current advanced first aid certificate

OR

at least three years’ experience as a health professional, nurse or emergency services provider

Links

Companion volumes from the CS&HISC website - http://www.cshisc.com.au