HLTAID015 - Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy
This course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy using specialised equipment, in line with Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines.
Participants will learn to assess and manage complex medical emergencies in a variety of settings, including community and workplace environments.
The course combines theory and practical components, requiring participants to demonstrate effective use of equipment, clinical decision-making, and confident, coordinated care under pressure.
Course includes:
- Unconscious casualty care
- AED operation
- Oxygen therapy
- Severe bleeding control - tourniquets and haemostatic dressings.
- Patient assessment
This course is delivered in a blended format; below are the steps and candidates journey.
The Provide Advanced resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy course is completed via a Blended Delivery format, which allows candidates to work through self-paced theory content, before being practically assessed.
Candidates will work through theory content via online modules, prior to attending a Face-to-face assessment to complete practical assessments and demonstrate competence in the required areas.
Candidates will receive access to their online pre-course materials upon successfully booking into a course. This content must be completed in full before the booked assessment date.
The amount of training is approximately 7 hours, comprising of:
- Pre-Course Online Learning: Self paced, approximately 2-3 hours
- Face-to-face assessment: 4 hours
Open the HLTAID015 Provide Advanced Resuscitation Practical Assessment Overview to see all face-to-face assessment requirements.
Don't have access or stable internet connection? Not a problem! We can provide you with a pre-course workbook and Course Manual. Please contact your nearest RLS Office to find out more.
Prerequisite:
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid. To enrol in this course‚ you must possess a current HLTAID011 Provide First Aid qualification.
A medium to high level of aquatic fitness is required for some practical components of the course. Candidates must also be able to perform at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on a resuscitation manikin placed on the floor.
Candidates who successfully complete all components of the course will receive a Statement of Attainment with the unit of competency:
- HLTAID009 - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- HLTAID015 - Provide Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy
Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy
This course requires a moderate level of Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Skills.
ACSF 3 in Learning, Reading, Oral Communication and ACSF 2/3 in Writing and Numeracy and ACSF 2 in Digital Literacy. View the Australian Core Skills Framework for more information.
If you need support, or are unsure if this course is right for you - contact us, we're here to help.
The Australian Resuscitation Council recommends that refresher training in CPR should be carried out every 12 months and First Aid qualifications renewed every three years.
ACSF 3 in Learning, Reading, Oral Communication and ACSF 2/3 in Writing and Numeracy and ACSF 2 in Digital Literacy. View the Australian Core Skills Framework for more information.
If you need support, or are unsure if this course is right for you - contact us, we're here to help.
The Australian Resuscitation Council recommends that refresher training in CPR should be carried out every 12 months and First Aid qualifications renewed every three years.