Kirra Surf Life Saving Club
15 Marine Pde, Kirra Qld 4225
Restaurant Bookings: 07 5599 5086
Lifesaving & Nippers: 07 5599 3524
Lifesaving Office Hours:
Mon, Wed, Fri 8.30am - 1.30pm
Tue & Thur 1.30pm - 4pm
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Lifesaving - ART
Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Certificate
The aim of the Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Certificate course is to develop your skills and knowledge to use oxygen, airway management devices, and automated external defibrillators during resuscitation, as well as administer oxygen to casualties. You will develop knowledge and skills to enable you to demonstrate competence in the nationally recognised unit:
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Apply advanced resuscitation techniques
Prerequisites
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Candidates must be a financial member for the current season
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Candidates must be a minimum of 15 years old on the date of assessment
By the end of this course you can:
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assess the casualty and develop a management plan
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check defibrillation equipment
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attach and operate a defibrillator
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recover and restore defibrillation equipment
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check resuscitation equipment
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resuscitate a casualty using oxygen
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use oxygen to provide therapy
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recover and restore oxygen equipment
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maintain an airway by:— using oropharyngeal airways (OP airways)— using suction
You will be assessed for competence in the following ways:
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completion of the ART workbook
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practical scenarios
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theory paper
Requalification
Members are required to re-qualify for this award annually.