Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
PUAOPE010C Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate an automated external defibrillator in an emergency
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | PUAOPE010C - Operate an automated external defibrillator in an emergency |
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Description | This unit covers the competency required to operate an automated external defibrillator (AED) to defibrillate a casualty in an emergency situation.This unit includes advanced techniques for management of the administration of an AED in line with the requirements of the Australian Resuscitation Council and State and Territory regulatory bodies. The unit also involves working with personnel who are engaged in the resuscitation of the casualty.Cardio pulmonary resuscitation is covered in the prerequisite unit PUAEME001B Provide emergency care.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | The application of this unit in the workplace covers administration of an AED according to a medically endorsed protocol, working with or without other personnel while engaged in the resuscitation of a casualty.The unit is typically relevant for personnel from emergency services and/or volunteer organisations or organisations that provide a medically supervised first aid service. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | PUAEME001B Provide emergency careORHLTFA211A Provide basic emergency life support | ||
Competency Field |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Assess casualty and develop management plan |
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Element: Check equipment |
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Element: Attach and operate equipment |
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Element: Recover and restore equipment |
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