Application
This unit of competency is applicable to Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel in an operational environment These duties are performed under supervision as a member of a resuscitation team and are limited to the performance of tasks in accordance with guidelines and organisation policy and procedures |
Prerequisites
Pre-requisite unit | This unit must be assessed after successful achievement of pre-requisite: PUADEFEO101A Work safely with explosive ordinance |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for the resuscitation | 1.1 Prepare resuscitation area to receive the casualty in accordance with manufactures' guidelines and organisation policies and procedures 1.2 Check resuscitation equipment consumables and documentation to ensure serviceability and arrange for use 1.3 Use personal protective equipment in accordance with organisation policies and procedures |
2. Participate in the resuscitation | 2.1 Follow personal hygiene and infection control procedures 2.2 Remove casualty's personal equipment and secure in accordance with organisation policies and procedures 2.3 Expose casualty in order to accurately assess the nature and extent of injuries or illness as directed by the team leader 2.4 Assist the resuscitation team to aid with the provision of treatment as required |
3. Conclude the resuscitation | 3.1 Refurbish resuscitation area in order to prepare it for the next resuscitation in accordance with organisation and infection control policies and procedures 3.2 Raise a receipt for clothing and equipment and provide to the casualty in accordance with organisation policies and procedures |
Required Skills
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Essential knowledge: The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes knowledge of: Administrative processes to receive equipment from another person and to provide a receipt Documentation processes relevant to receiving and resuscitating a casualty Human anatomy and physiology Infection control policy and procedures Organisation policies and procedures pertinent to resuscitation Role of other health care providers and support services Set up and operation of equipment contained within a resuscitation bay Storage and security requirement for weapons, explosives and pyrotechnics |
Essential skills: It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to: Expose the casualty in accordance with the work flow as determined by the team leader Make weapons safe Safely handle and store explosive ordinance Work as a member of a small team In addition, the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes the ability to: Prioritise workload Use available resources Work with others and display empathy with casualties and significant others |
Evidence Required
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 this competency unit: | The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the work Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the work context, the assessment environment should represent work conditions as closely as possible |
Resource implications: | Assessment requires access to: appropriate equipment and stores resuscitation area resuscitation team relevant clinical guidelines, organisation policies and procedures common personal weapons |
Consistency in performance: | Competency should be demonstrated over time with a range of resuscitation situations that could be expected in the workplace |
Context of assessment: | Competency should be assessed in a simulated workplace that reflects the environment and intensity of a medical emergency |
Access and equity considerations: | All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities |
Range Statement
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. | |
Guidelines and organisation policies and procedures may include: | ADF nursing policy and procedure manuals Clinical standards (state and national) Codes of ethics Codes of practice Organisation health policy directives Industry professional bodies' standards Industry standards (state and national) Relevant Australian standards Relevant Commonwealth Acts Resuscitation bay procedures Standard for casualty care Treatment protocols |
Resuscitation area equipment and consumables may include: | Heart monitor and defibrillator Oxygen delivery equipment Casualty litters and litter supports Procedure trays Resuscitation and ventilation equipment Splints and immobilising devices Vital signs monitoring equipment Artificial airways Bandages and dressings IV lines and fluid |
Personal hygiene and infection control procedures may include: | Australian and state standards and legislation Industry standards Organisation procedures Standard precautions such as hand washing procedures Direct instructions from supervisor |
Casualty's personal equipment may include: | Personal clothing Personal load carrying equipment including (pack, webbing, bag) Personal weapons including (rifle, hand gun, grenades) Section weapons including (area defensive mines, short range anti-armour weapons, grenade launcher, illumination devices |
Providing assistance to the resuscitation team may include: | Assisting with casualty treatment Obtaining supplies to aid treatment Liaising with other agencies Transferring information to other stakeholders Duties as directed by supervisor |
Refurbish the resuscitation area may include: | Cleaning resuscitation area and equipment Disposing of bio-hazardous material Recharging/resetting equipment as necessary Restocking resuscitation bay with used supplies Switching equipment off |
Sectors
Not Applicable
Employability Skills
This unit contains Employability Skills |
Licensing Information
Not Applicable