Assessor Resource

CSCSAS006
Respond to medical emergencies

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills required to provide an immediate response to medical emergencies and preserve the incident site.

This unit applies to those working in detention centres, correctional centres or prisons, community corrections offices, justice administration offices and on work sites where detainees, prisoners or offenders are under statutory supervision.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to working with offenders and detainees and administering first aid.

Those undertaking this unit work with moderate support at all times and undertake tasks with a limited number of familiar steps.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Provide an immediate response to urgent conditions

1.1 Control any hazards and consider the safety of self, the casualty and others in all action taken.

1.2 Assess the casualty’s condition in line with established first aid principles.

1.3 Call for medical support according to the casualty’s condition, using appropriate alarm codes and responses.

1.4 Provide first aid management and monitor the casualty’s vital signs.

1.5 Record and report incidents and own response.

1.6 Participate in incident debriefing and counselling.

2. Supervise an incident site

2.1 Assess the degree of risk and apply emergency procedures, considering the safety of self and others in all actions taken.

2.2 Maintain a calm and confident manner in all communication and actions.

2.3 Comply precisely with your organisation’s work health and safety (WHS) and infection control guidelines.

2.4 Call for specialist help according to the urgency of the situation.

2.5 Report all aspects of the incident and response accurately and according to the required process.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least two occasions.

applying infection control precautions and other WHS guidelines

communicating effectively and assertively in a medical emergency

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

organisation’s policies and procedures related to responding to medical emergencies

responsibilities of first responding officer

alarm codes and responses for medical emergencies

basic principles of and concepts underlying the practice of first aid

crime scene and evidence preservation

priorities of management in first aid when dealing with life-threatening conditions

duty of care

Assessment of this unit can be applied using a combination of training outcomes and performance in the workplace or in a suitable simulation that draws upon the context or range of applications appropriate to the workplace and the defined work role and responsibilities.

Because of the unpredictable factors included in this unit, assessment in the workplace may depend on indirect or supplementary evidence, particularly the use of simulations or practice drills.

Valid assessment of this unit requires a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when responding to medical emergencies, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine.

This unit has been identified by industry as suitable for holistic assessment with:

CSCSAS008 Maintain security system

CSCSAS009 Control incidents using defensive tactics

HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support

HLTAID003 Provide first aid

HLTAID005 Provide first aid in remote situations

Refer to advice in the CSC Assessment Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Provide an immediate response to urgent conditions

1.1 Control any hazards and consider the safety of self, the casualty and others in all action taken.

1.2 Assess the casualty’s condition in line with established first aid principles.

1.3 Call for medical support according to the casualty’s condition, using appropriate alarm codes and responses.

1.4 Provide first aid management and monitor the casualty’s vital signs.

1.5 Record and report incidents and own response.

1.6 Participate in incident debriefing and counselling.

2. Supervise an incident site

2.1 Assess the degree of risk and apply emergency procedures, considering the safety of self and others in all actions taken.

2.2 Maintain a calm and confident manner in all communication and actions.

2.3 Comply precisely with your organisation’s work health and safety (WHS) and infection control guidelines.

2.4 Call for specialist help according to the urgency of the situation.

2.5 Report all aspects of the incident and response accurately and according to the required process.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least two occasions.

applying infection control precautions and other WHS guidelines

communicating effectively and assertively in a medical emergency

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

organisation’s policies and procedures related to responding to medical emergencies

responsibilities of first responding officer

alarm codes and responses for medical emergencies

basic principles of and concepts underlying the practice of first aid

crime scene and evidence preservation

priorities of management in first aid when dealing with life-threatening conditions

duty of care

Assessment of this unit can be applied using a combination of training outcomes and performance in the workplace or in a suitable simulation that draws upon the context or range of applications appropriate to the workplace and the defined work role and responsibilities.

Because of the unpredictable factors included in this unit, assessment in the workplace may depend on indirect or supplementary evidence, particularly the use of simulations or practice drills.

Valid assessment of this unit requires a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when responding to medical emergencies, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine.

This unit has been identified by industry as suitable for holistic assessment with:

CSCSAS008 Maintain security system

CSCSAS009 Control incidents using defensive tactics

HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support

HLTAID003 Provide first aid

HLTAID005 Provide first aid in remote situations

Refer to advice in the CSC Assessment Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Control any hazards and consider the safety of self, the casualty and others in all action taken. 
Assess the casualty’s condition in line with established first aid principles. 
Call for medical support according to the casualty’s condition, using appropriate alarm codes and responses. 
Provide first aid management and monitor the casualty’s vital signs. 
Record and report incidents and own response. 
Participate in incident debriefing and counselling. 
Assess the degree of risk and apply emergency procedures, considering the safety of self and others in all actions taken. 
Maintain a calm and confident manner in all communication and actions. 
Comply precisely with your organisation’s work health and safety (WHS) and infection control guidelines. 
Call for specialist help according to the urgency of the situation. 
Report all aspects of the incident and response accurately and according to the required process. 
Control any hazards and consider the safety of self, the casualty and others in all action taken. 
Assess the casualty’s condition in line with established first aid principles. 
Call for medical support according to the casualty’s condition, using appropriate alarm codes and responses. 
Provide first aid management and monitor the casualty’s vital signs. 
Record and report incidents and own response. 
Participate in incident debriefing and counselling. 
Assess the degree of risk and apply emergency procedures, considering the safety of self and others in all actions taken. 
Maintain a calm and confident manner in all communication and actions. 
Comply precisely with your organisation’s work health and safety (WHS) and infection control guidelines. 
Call for specialist help according to the urgency of the situation. 
Report all aspects of the incident and response accurately and according to the required process. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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