Assessor Resource

HLTFA302C
Provide first aid in remote situation

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit is appropriate for those undertaking first aid work in remote or isolated workplace situations

Application of these skills and knowledge should be contextualised as required to address specific industry, enterprise or workplace requirements and to address specific risks and hazards and associated injuries

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid to a casualty in a remote and/or isolated situation

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

Prerequisites

Not Applicable

Employability Skills

This unit contains Employability Skills



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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects of assessment:

The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills

Competence should be demonstrated working individually and, where appropriate, as part of a first aid team

Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace or community setting

Currency of first aid knowledge and skills is to be demonstrated in line with State/Territory regulations, legislation and policies, Australian Resuscitation Council and industry guidelines

Assessment should utilise aspects of actual or simulated remote situation relevant to work or community context

Method of assessment may include:

Skills in performing first aid procedures are to be assessed through demonstration, with questioning to confirm essential knowledge

Skills may be assessed through simulations, using anatomical models, manikins or in a high fidelity simulation centre

Access and equity considerations:

All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work

All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment

In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Related unit:

This unit should be assessed either after or in conjunction with achievement of the following related competency unit:

HLTFA311A Apply first aid

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Essential knowledge:

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

This includes knowledge of:

Awareness of stress management techniques and available support

Infection control principles and procedures, including use of standard precautions

Principles for evaluating management options relating to transporting casualty and/or waiting for assistance

Principles of identifying and preparing area for safe evacuation (including aero-medical evacuation)

Principles of preparing for providing first aid in an area remote from ready assistance, including identifying and preparing supplies to address contingencies specific to different types of situation

Understanding of WHS principles

Working knowledge of communication systems, equipment and methods as available in the remote situation

Essential skills:

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

This includes the ability to:

Accurately listen to, clarify and apply medical instructions

Administer medication under direct instruction from an authorised health worker and in accordance with State/Territory regulations, legislation and policies

Communicate effectively and assertively and show leadership in an incident

Conduct an initial casualty assessment in a remote situation

Demonstrate:

adequate infection control procedures, including standard precautions

identification and preparation of area for safe evacuation (including aero-medical evacuation)

safe manual handling

Evaluate available options for transporting or maintaining condition of casualty

Improvise treatment and associated resources

Interpret and use listed documents

Make prompt and appropriate decisions relating to managing an incident in a remote situation

Plan an appropriate first aid response in line with established first aid principles, policies and procedures, ARC Guidelines and/or state/territory regulations, legislation and policies and industry requirements and respond appropriately to contingencies in line with own level of skills and knowledge

Prepare a written incident report or provide information to enable preparation of an incident report

Transport casualty safely using available methods

Undertake contingency planning in relation to providing a first aid response in a remote situation

Use available communication methods and equipment to access medical assistance

Use available resources effectively to manage pain

Use literacy and numeracy skills as required to read, interpret and apply guidelines and protocols

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Contextualisation to address specific requirements may include:

Focus on first aid management of specific types of injury

First aid provision under specific constraints or circumstances (e.g. in confined spaces, in maritime work environment or in work environment involving identified risks/hazards)

Preparation for isolated/remote travel may include:

Selection of relevant communication equipment

Accessing relevant first aid supplies and resources to cater for environmental conditions

Considering access/egress opportunities

Notifying relevant authorities of travel plans

In remote/isolated situations consideration to travel or wait would depend upon:

Severity of injury

Time required for medical assistance to arrive

Whether movement might hinder rescue

Advice given by authorised health worker

Whether contact with medical and/or emergency services has been achieved

Documentation, especially in remote/isolated situations may include recording:

Time

Location

Description of injury

First aid management

Fluid/oral intake/output, including fluid loss via:

blood

vomit

faeces

urine

Administration of medication including time, date, person administering, dose

Vital signs

Authorised health worker may include:

Paramedic/ambulance officer

General practitioner

Nurse practitioner

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
Prepare for isolated travel or work, accounting for expected contingencies 
Assess casualty's condition and determine appropriate response in order to minimise hazards and determine need for medical assistance 
Evaluate options for transporting casualty or waiting for medical assistance in relation to environmental issues, transport availability and casualty's condition 
Determine and explain the nature of casualty's injury/condition and relevant first aid procedures to provide comfort 
Seek consent from casualty prior to applying first aid management 
Provide first aid response to address casualty's condition and in accordance with effective first aid principles 
Respond to the casualty in a culturally aware, sensitive and respectful manner 
Monitor casualty's condition and undertake ongoing first aid procedures as required 
Calmly provide information to reassure casualty during the wait for medical assistance, adopting a communication style to match the casualty's level of consciousness 
Provide shelter from elements in accordance with environmental conditions 
Document condition of casualty over time to assist in on-going management 
Establish communication links to medical services, using relevant communication equipment to ensure prompt control action is undertaken 
Request ambulance support or appropriate medical assistance according to relevant circumstances 
Administer medication under direct instruction from an authorised health worker as required 
Assist in the evacuation of the casualty by following directions given by emergency services as required 
Evaluate management of the incident and where required develop an action plan in consultation with relevant parties 
Participate in debriefing/evaluation in order to improve future operations and address individual's needs 
Formulate and review contingency planning to identify and select improved or alternative management principles and procedures as required 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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