Unit Award Scheme

108727 FIRST AID: BASIC LIFE SUPPORT AND CARDIO PULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR)

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	make an assessment of all the relevant dangers to self, casualty or others in the risk area, in a given situation	Summary sheet
2	determine if the casualty is breathing by using the 'look, feel and listen' method	Summary sheet
3	open a casualty's airway, using the 'head tilt, chin lift' method prior to resuscitation	Summary sheet
4	perform adult rescue breaths using the mouth-to-mouth technique on a training mannequin to make the chest rise	Summary sheet
5	perform adult rescue CPR on a training mannequin using chest compressions to five centimetres, with a ratio of 30 compressions to two rescue breaths (30:2)	Summary sheet
6	place a casualty who is breathing into the recovery position	Summary sheet
7	ask for help and make a phone call to an identified emergency service	Summary sheet
8	make a risk area safe prior to dealing with a casualty	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
9	the fact that CPR should be continued until the casualty shows signs of life or the emergency services arrive even if he/she is unable to continue through exhaustion	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
10	lead in a role play scenario to assess danger, assess a casualty's needs and to carry out the relevant actions, including CPR and placing the casualty in the recovery position.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 26 October 2017Level - Entry Level