PADI RTO First Aid Student Manual

HLTAID002 - PROVIDE BASIC EMERGENCY LIFE SUPPORT

Provide basic emergency life support * IMPORTANT NOTE * If you have not previously completed the prerequisite unit of competency HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), you first need to review the Knowledge Development portion of that program and complete the related Knowledge Review questions. You find the information in the previous section of this manual. Only then should you start studying this section. Introduction Welcome to your training program HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support (BLS). Progressing on from the prerequisite unit of competency (CPR), this program will further introduce you to: • Basic anatomy and physiology • Principles and procedures for first aid management Basic anatomy and physiology In this section you will expand your knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology by learning additional fundamental knowledge about the circulatory system, the lymphatic system and the nervous system and their importance when providing basic emergency life support. The circulatory system What is the general purpose of the circulatory system? Most cells in the human body are not in direct contact with the external environment. The purpose of the circulatory system is to act as a transport service to provide these cells with the essentials of life. The circulatory system transports both blood and lymph. The heart, blood and blood vessels form the cardiovascular system, while lymph nodes, lymph and lymph vessels form the lymphatic system.

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