VU21763 Apply basic oxygen resuscitation/oxygen therapy Unit Descriptor This unit describes the outcomes required to recognise and respond to situations that require application of oxygen therapy and/or oxygen resuscitation as appropriate until the arrival of medical assistance. Participants must be able to demonstrate current competence in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation to undertake this unit. The unit excludes the use of bag-valve-mask, manually triggered resuscitators and closed-circuit oxygen units. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the of publication. Employability skills This unit has not been mapped to the National Employability skills. Application of the Unit This unit can be applied in either the workplace or in the community at large. ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Elements describe the Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to essential outcomes of a demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is unit of competency. used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge and/or the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. 1.1 The situation is assessed in a manner that recognises that it 1 Respond to the situation is time critical. 1.2 Physical hazards to the health and safety of self and others are identified and minimised and/ or removed according to established first aid principles and procedures. 1.3 Immediate risks to health and safety of self, casualty and others are minimised by isolating any identified hazard, such as a naked flame. 1.4 Casualty’s condition is assessed and the need for administration of supplemental oxygen is identified. 1.5 Appropriate emergency assistance is requested using relevant available communication media or equipment. 2.1 The nature of the casualty’s condition is determined and 2 Assess situation and administer oxygen CPR is applied if appropriate. 2.2 Casualty is reassured in a caring and calm manner, if conscious, and made comfortable using available resources.
VU21763 Apply basic oxygen resuscitation/oxygen therapy Unit Descriptor This unit describes the outcomes required to recognise and respond to situations that require application of oxygen therapy and/or oxygen resuscitation as appropriate until the arrival of medical assistance. Participants must be able to demonstrate current competence in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation to undertake this unit. The unit excludes the use of bag-valve-mask, manually triggered resuscitators and closed-circuit oxygen units. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the of publication. Employability skills This unit has not been mapped to the National Employability skills. Application of the Unit This unit can be applied in either the workplace or in the community at large. ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge and/or the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. 1 Respond to the situation 1.1 The situation is assessed in a manner that recognises that it is time critical. 1.2 Physical hazards to the health and safety of self and others are identified and minimised and/ or removed according to established first aid principles and procedures. 1.3 Immediate risks to health and safety of self, casualty and others are minimised by isolating any identified hazard, such as a naked flame. 1.4 Casualty’s condition is assessed and the need for administration of supplemental oxygen is identified. 1.5 Appropriate emergency assistance is requested using relevant available communication media or equipment. 2 Assess situation and administer oxygen 2.1 The nature of the casualty’s condition is determined and CPR is applied if appropriate. 2.2 Casualty is reassured in a caring and calm manner, if conscious, and made comfortable using available resources.
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