COURSE PURPOSE

The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills, knowledge and application to use advanced resuscitation techniques.    SLSA COURSE RESOURCES – CLICK HERE

PREREQUISITES

A candidate must be a minimum of 15 years of age on the date of final assessment. - PUAEME001A – Provide emergency care

ELEMENTS

·         Explain the anatomy and physiology of the           cardiopulmonary circulation ·         Explain the links of the chain of survival ·         Demonstrate Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation            and External Cardiac Compressions ·         Demonstrate Infection control procedures ·         Apply Bag and mask resuscitation skills ·         Demonstrate the use of oxygen powered resuscitation           equipment

SLS TRAINING RESOURCES

·         Surf Life Saving Training Manual ·         CPR Flowcharts ·         Scenario Simulators ·         Power Point Presentation

COMPETENCY STANDARDS

PUAEME003C - Administer oxygen in an emergency situation

COURSE INFORMATION

Duration: Courses run for 6-8 hours Location: Courses are run by professional Nationally Recognised Trainers and Assessors to members of affiliated clubs and the general community Numbers: 2–20 Qualification Period: CPR qualifications are valid for the period of twelve months (one year) from the date of assessment. Courses are run to suit the environment and oxygen delivery equipment applicable