ASSESSOR CHECKLIST - IN-CLASS ASSESSMENT
HLTAID009 - PROVIDE CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION
VERSION 2024.1
ASSESSMENT TASK 1 - PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
Identify hazards to health and safety of self and others in all three scenarios
Minimise immediate risk to health and safety of self, casualty and others by isolating any hazard(s)
Approach the casualty in a calm, culturally aware, sensitive and respectful manner
Assess for response of casualty
Recognise the need for CPR
Assess Risks
Check Response
Check / Clear Airway - places casualty in the recovery position
Send for help
Check for breathing (Look, Listen &Feel)
Locate lower ½ of sternum
30 chest compressions to 2 breaths
Compressions at 1/3rd chest depth
Change over operators (rescuers) with minimal interruption to CPR.
• Ensure casualty is lying on back.
• Turn on the AED and follow the voice or displayed commands
• Move any clothing out of the way of the casualty’s chest
• If the casualty is wet or sweaty, remove any moisture with a dry towel before placing pads
• Attach one pad to the casualty’s upper right chest, and the other to the casualty’s lower left chest – these positions will be labelled on the pads (see diagram)
o Avoid placing pads over any implantable devices – pads should be placed at least 8cm from any such devices.
o Do not place pads over medication patches – remove the patches before continuing as these can block the current and cause burns to the casualty
• If not already attached, plug the wires from the pads into the unit (most units will already have this ready for use)
• If the AED determines that a shock is needed, move everyone away from the casualty. Make sure you are not touching the casualty and press the ‘Shock’ button, and then let the AED reanalyse.
• Follow the instructions of the AED – at this point you may be instructed to commence CPR (do not remove the pads), or the AED unit may otherwise instruct you that another shock is necessary.
• Continue CPR and AED until the ambulance arrives
Request Assistance
Seek assistance from others and/or ambulance support as appropriate
Accurately convey details of casualty’s condition and CPR procedures performed to emergency services/relieving personnel
Calmly provide information to reassure casualty, adopting a communication style to match the casualty’s level of consciousness
Calmly provide information to reassure casualty, adopting a communication style to match the casualty’s level of consciousness
Assessment Questions
STUDENT TO COMPLETE:
I declare that the answers I have provided within this assessment are accurate and is a true reflection of the assessment I have undertaken. I understand that I will be given feedback verbally or in written once this assessment is corrected by ITS. I understand that I am entitled to seek feedback on my assessment outcomes at any stage. I understand that I will be informed of the assessment result and the reasons for the decision. I am aware of my appeal rights with regard to the ITS appeals policy and understand that the ITS appeals policy is publicly available on the ITS website.
ASSESSOR DECLARATION
I, the person conducting the assessment, declare that the above-mentioned learner participated in an appropriate assessment in accordance with the assessment plan, and outcomes and objectives of this assessment task. The information recorded above is a true reflection of this learner’s abilities. The learner has been provided with verbal or written feedback and informed of the assessment result and the reasons for the decision. I have conducted a fair, valid, reliable and flexible assessment with this student.