This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

communicate effectively

manage self and own work

manage time

participate as a team member

use resuscitation equipment and techniques

Required Knowledge

Australian Resuscitation Council standards

circulatory system

common cardiac rhythms

defibrillation safety

duty of care

effective adherence of pads

electrical action of the heart

management of COADCAL casualties

mechanical action of the heart

organisational procedures for cleaning and discarding equipment in terms of environmental management and sustainability

positioning of electrodes pads

precautions for safe storage and handling of defibrillator resuscitation and kits specifications

principles of operation and troubleshooting

relevant Australian Standards

relevant stateterritory legislative and regulatory requirements

respiratory system

roles and responsibilities of team members

SAED basic operations

safety precautions

shock delivery protocols

shockable rhythms

techniques for maintenance and battery changes

verbal and nonverbal communication techniques

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to

apply safe work practices while using an AED

manage the situation in a calm and orderly manner and to take every action to ensure the safety and comfort of the casualty

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time across a range of emergency situations

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in a simulated emergency situation

Simulation should recreate realistic emergency situations in which the individual is exposed to the full range of hazards and is placed under the same pressures and timelines associated with operating a an AED in an emergency situation

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

defibrillation equipmentkit

appropriate resuscitation manikin

suitable site or training area to simulate an emergency situation

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision andor mentoring which is typically recorded in a competency workbook

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industryapproved simulated work environment Forms of assessment that are typically used include

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

Hazards include:

Regulatory requirements may include:

Casualties may include:

Signs and symptoms may include:

Equipment may include:

Pre-use check may include:

Reporting/recording faults and defects may include: