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Apply Advanced Resuscitation Techniques - HLTFA404A

The Apply First Aid course / module provides the participant with basic knowledge and skills to deal with many First Aid emergencies and builds upon the basics to provide a higher standard of treatment using oxygen equipment and devices

The prerequisite for this course / module is Apply First Aid - HLTFA301B .

Some of the outcomes and skills include:

Scene assessment
Basic Chain of Survival
Primary assessment of the casualty for consciousness, airway, breathing, bleeding
Recognition of the unconscious casualty
Basic airway management and maneuvers
Basic resuscitation techniques
Demonstration of the Semi-Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)
            Use of oxygen equipment
            Maintenance of oxygen equipment
            Use of a Bag Valve Mask resuscitator
Use of an Oropharyngeal Airway
Use of suction equipment
            Legal obligations when providing first aid treatment
            Recording information and calling for further medical assistance

This course / module involves a formal examination process.

The course is conducted over a minimum period of 8 hrs, and on completion, the participants must demonstrate effective basic resuscitation techniques, application of a Semi-Automatic External Defibrillator (AED), effective use of oxygen equipment and the Bag Valve Mask resuscitator, and patient management to be awarded the certificate.

Validation period

Successful participants will receive a nationally recognized certificate which is valid for a period of 1 yr from the date of issue.