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Advanced Resuscitation

 

Course description

This course is designed for first aiders to advance their skills to include automated external defibrillation, mechanical resuscitation and oxygen delivery.

 

Course duration

One day (8 hours).

 

Content

  • one and two person resuscitation techniques
  • oxygen safety precautions
  • selecting and 'cracking' an oxygen cylinder
  • checking and assembling an oxygen cylinder and equipment
  • administering oxygen with a face mask
  • selection of appropriate oropharyngeal airway
  • inserting an oropharyngeal airway
  • suction equipment
  • using a mechanical resuscitator
  • two person mechanical resuscitation
  • safe procedure and effective use of an automated external defibrillator

 

Prerequisites

A current Senior First Aid or higher certificate is needed.

 

Materials provided

Advanced Resuscitation booklet.

 

Classes

Conducted at most St John training venues.

 

Certificate validity

One year.

 

Price

$140 inc GST

 

Assessment

Practical: CPR, advanced resuscitation skills, use of automated external defibrillator, use of oxygen delivery system.

 

 

 

National Accreditation

 

HLTFA404A - Apply Advanced Resuscitation Techniques

21658VIC - Course in Automated External Defibrillation

HLTCPR201A - Perform CPR

 

 

 

 

To book a course click here.

 

For more information about First Aid Training email courses@stjohnnsw.com.au

 

 

 

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