Administering oxygen therapy - Life Saving Victoria

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Contents Introduction Qualification Awarded …………………………………………………………….. 5 Prerequisites ………………………………………………………………………… 5 Recognition of Prior Learning ……………………………………………………… 6 Self Help Activity Questions Why Use Oxygen?........... …………………………………………………………… 7 The Components of Oxygen Resuscitation Equipment ..……………………….. 7 Administering Oxygen Therapy ...................................………………………….. 8 Setting up Oxygen Resuscitation Equipment ……………………………………. 9 Equipment Maintenance ……………………………………………………………. 10 Administering Suction (Optional) ……………..……………………………………. 10 Automatic Oxygen-Powered Resuscitator (Optional) …………………………… 11 Oropharyngeal Airways ……………………………………………………………. 12 Personal Safety ……………………………………………………………………… 14 Observation Checklist……………………………………………………………….. 15 4 | Advanced Resuscitation Certificate/PUAEME003B Administer Oxygen in an Emergency Situation Surf Life Saving Australia
Section 1 – Introduction Welcome to the workbook for the SLSA Advanced Resuscitation Certificate. This workbook will provide you the learner with all the necessary information and activities in achieving competence in this course. What this guide contains The Advanced Resuscitation Certificate workbook has two sections: Section 1 - Introduction Section 2 - Self Help Activity Questions This section consists of a series of short answer questions. They are designed to reflect the knowledge required to demonstrate competence. These questions can be used as a home study resource or as discussion points during training sessions. Qualification Awarded A candidate who has demonstrated competence in PUAEME003B Administer Oxygen in an Emergency Situation will receive a Surf Life Saving Australia Advanced Resuscitation Certificate. Public Safety Statement of Attainment A candidate who has demonstrated competence in the SLSA Advanced Resuscitation Certificate is entitled to receive a statement of attainment for the unit of competency PUAEME003B Administer Oxygen in an Emergency Situation which is a competency recognised nationally under the Vocational Education and Training System. Appropriately qualified and endorsed assessors from a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) must assess this unit of competency. Prerequisites for the SLSA Advanced Resuscitation Certificate A candidate must: • Be a minimum of 15 years old on the date of assessment, and • Hold the unit of competency PUAEME001A Provide Emergency Care, OR • Hold a current SLSA Bronze Medallion/Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue), OR • Hold a current SLSA Senior First Aid Certificate (CPR component must have been updated within last 12 months) Assessment pathways The two major assessment pathways listed in the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Safety Training Package are: Recognition of Current Competence (RCC) – competency gained through prior learning, work experience or life experience. Assessing competence in an actual or simulated workplace environment. Assessment tools have been designed so that candidates can use either of these pathways to demonstrate competence. This means that assessors can draw on a combination of assessment methods to assess the candidate, depending on their current skills and knowledge. Advanced Resuscitation Certificate/PUAEME003B Administer Oxygen in an Emergency Situation Surf Life Saving Australia | 5
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