Course Content:

• Risks associated with low voltage rescue situations
• General principles of LVR including isolation of supply, safety of victim and rescuer
• Treatment after the rescue
• Removal of victim from the source of injury
• Safe use of rescue kit and maintainence
• Safe use of fire blanket
• Obligations of employer to provide training
• Basic anatomy and physiology relating to performing CPR
• Procedures for performing CPR
• ARC Guidelines
• How to access ambulance/medical assistance and/or emergency response support
• Understanding of the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Privacy and confidentiality requirements
• Chain of survival
• Need to be culturally aware, sensitive and respectful
• Duty of care requirements
• Relevant workplace hazards
• Infection control principles and procedures, including use of standard precautions
• Awareness of stress management techniques and available support
• Demonstration of Public Access Defibrillation using training defibrillator
• Demonstrate correct procedures for performing CPR using manikins