HLTAID009 — Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Elements & performance criteria

Performance evidence

• managed, in line with ARC guidelines, the unconscious, breathing casualty including appropriate positioning to reduce the risk of airway compromise
• managed, in line with ARC guidelines, the unconscious, non-breathing adult, including: • performing at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) (5 cycles of both compressions and ventilations) on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor • following the prompts of an automated external defibrillator (AED) to deliver at least one shock • demonstrating a rotation of single rescuer operators with minimal interruptions to compressions • responding appropriately in the event of regurgitation or vomiting • handing over to emergency services • providing an accurate verbal report of the incident • reviewing the incident
• managed, in line with ARC guidelines, the unconscious, non-breathing infant, including: • performing at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR (5 cycles both compressions and ventilations) on an infant resuscitation manikin placed on a firm surface.

Knowledge evidence

• guidelines and procedures including: • relevant ARC guidelines to managing the unconscious breathing and non-breathing casualty and provision of CPR • potential incident hazards and risk minimisation processes when providing first aid • infection control procedures, including use of standard precautions and resuscitation barrier devices • requirements for currency of skill and knowledge • first aid codes of practice • appropriate workplace or site procedures relevant to the provision of first aid
• legal, workplace and community considerations, including: • duty of care requirements • own skills and limitations • consent and how it relates to the conscious and unconscious casualty • privacy and confidentiality requirements • awareness of potential need for stress management techniques and available support for rescuers
• considerations when providing CPR, including: • upper airway and effect of positional change • appropriate duration and cessation of CPR • appropriate use of an AED • safety and maintenance procedures for an AED • chain of survival • how to access emergency services
• techniques for providing CPR to adults, children and infants including: • how to recognise that a casualty is unconscious and not breathing normally • rate, ratio and depth of compressions and ventilations • correct hand positioning for compressions • basic anatomy, physiology and the differences between adults, children and infants relating to CPR.

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