PADI RTO First Aid Student Manual

HLTAID001 - PROVIDE CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION Infection control principles and procedures, including use of standard precautions What are four ways you can protect yourself against disease transmission? 1. Use barriers. These may be (but are not limited to) any of the following: gloves, ventilation masks or shields, eye or face shields including eyeglasses or sunglasses, goggles and face masks. 2. Always wash your hands or any other exposed area with antibacterial soap and water. Scrub vigorously, creating lots of lather. If water is not available, use antibacterial wipes or soapless liquids. 3. All blood and bodily fluids should be considered potentially infectious. Take precautions to protect yourself against them. Requirements for currency of skill and knowledge How can you practise and refresh your skills? ARC recommends that ‘all those trained in CPR should refresh their CPR skills at least annually’. You can also practise and refresh your skills by regularly: • Reviewing your student manual • Role-playing various first aid scenarios SafeWork Australia states: ‘Refresher training in CPR should be undertaken annually and first aid qualifications should be renewed every three years’.

Legal, workplace and community considerations In this section you will learn how to manage stress both during and after an emergency, along with the duty of care requirements and the need for respect and privacy when assisting others in the workplace.

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