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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Check equipment
   • Pre-use check of safety and effectiveness of equipment is undertaken, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufactures' instructions
   • Minor faults are diagnosed and repairs are carried out to restore equipment to working order, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufactures' instructions
   • Faults and defects are reported and recorded, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufactures' instructions
2. Minor faults are diagnosed and repairs are carried out to restore equipment to working order, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufactures' instructions
3. Faults and defects are reported and recorded, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufactures' instructions
4. Attach and operate equipment
   • Equipment is set up, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' instructions
5. Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is attached and operated according to manufacturers' guidelines and safety procedures
6. Work is undertaken cooperatively with whilst conducting resuscitation techniques using an AED
7. Recover and restore equipment
   • Equipment is disinfected or discarded, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' guidelines
8. Equipment is charged, stored and safeguarded against damage or loss, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' guidelines
9. Reports are completed and submitted to appropriate personnel

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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