Cardiovascular disease affects one in six Australians and is the leading cause of heart attacks and cardiac arrests which kill one Australian every 12 minutes. Currently around 4 million people are affected by a cardiovascular disease with an Australian having a heart attack every 10 minutes on average.
This course is recommended for any person responsible for the care of a person with a known cardiovascular disease, an elderly person or a person with known poor health. It is also recommended for care workers and those involved in sports coaching and activities due to the recent increase in heart attacks in younger Victorians.
This course will equip candidates to safely use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in an emergency situation. The course focus includes cardiac rhythms, action of the heart and the safe storage/use of an AED unit.
This course requires candidates to hold the following prerequisite unit:
HLTAID003 Provide First Aid OR PUAEME001B Provide emergency care OR HLTFA211A Provide basic emergency life support
Candidates are to provide this evidence to us by:
mailing us a Certified True copy of the Statement of Attainment prior to the course OR
by bringing the original Statement of Attainment and a copy (for us to retain) with you to the course. Your trainer will validate your prerequisite allowing you to complete the training program
Successful completion of this course will result in the award of:
PUAOPE010C Operate an automated external defibrillator in an emergency
Cardiovascular disease currently affects one in six Australians and is the leading cause of heart attacks and cardiac arrests which subsequently kill one Australian every 12 minutes. Currently around 4 million people are affected by a cardiovascular disease with an Australian having a heart attack every 10 minutes on average.
In a sudden cardiac arrest, the immediate application of an automated external defibrillator is imperative to a patient’s chance of survival. Public places such as shopping centres, sporting complexes, schools and business centres now provide public access defibrillators for use in an emergency.
This course will equip candidates with the skills and knowledge required to safely operate an automated external defibrillator (AED). The course focus includes cardiac rhythms, action of the heart and the safe storage / use of an AED unit.
This course is recommended for any person responsible for the care of a person with a known cardiovascular disease, an elderly person or a person with known poor health. It is also recommended for Care workers and those involved in sports coaching and activities due to the recent increase in heart attacks in young persons.
Unit – PUAOPE010C Operate an Automated External Defibrillator in an Emergency
1.0 Assess casualty and develop management plan
1.1 Hazards are identified, minimised and if possible removed, in accordance with state/territory regulatory requirements
1.2 Casualty is reassured and positioned in a suitable position
1.3 Evaluation of signs and symptoms is undertaken to determine the casualty’s condition
1.4 Casualty’s condition is analysed to determine treatment requirements
1.5 Management plan is developed based on the results of the casualty assessment and the availability of equipment
1.6 Medical aid is arranged as soon as possible, consistent with maintaining casualty safety
2.0 Check equipment
2.1 Pre-use check of safety and potential effectiveness of equipment is undertaken in accordance with operating procedures, Australian Standards and regulatory requirements
2.2 Minor faults are diagnosed and repairs are carried out to restore equipment to working order in accordance with organisational procedures
2.3 Faults and defects are reported/recorded in accordance with organisational procedures
3.0 Attach and operate equipment
3.1 Equipment is set up in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions
3.2 AED is attached and operated as per manufacturer’s guidelines and safety procedures
3.3 Work is undertaken cooperatively with person conducting resuscitation techniques
4.0 Recover and restore equipment
4.1 Equipment is cleaned, discarded or disinfected, restocked and/or replenished in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturer’s guidelines
4.2 Equipment is charged, stored and safeguarded against damage or loss in accordance with organisational procedures
4.3 Reports are completed and submitted to appropriate personnel
