Advanced Resuscitation Technique

If a member has already completed a skills maintenance that required Resuscitation to be assessed i.e. Bronze Medallion, they are considered to be proficient in that section of this award. Members still need to be assessed as competent in sections 2-3 to be deemed proficient in ARTC/ART[AID].

1. Resuscitation

Members to be assessed on theoretical knowledge
A primary assessment (DRSABCD) on a live victim
A demonstration of the lateral position
Primary assessment (DRSABCD), CPR 1 person (adult or child AND infant) on an approved manikin – to include resuscitation methods using an approved mask
Team CPR scenario including primary assessment (DRSABCD), use of resuscitation mask with oxygen supplement and AED

2. Provide Supplemental Oxygen

Use of bag-valve-mask resuscitator on unconscious victim(s) during resuscitation scenario

3. Oropharyngeal Airways

Correct measurement and insertion of an oropharyngeal (OP) airway
Demonstrate an understanding of when and why an OP airway is introduced into resuscitation