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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Provide an immediate response to offenders' condition.
  2. Reduce the possibility of risk or injury.

Required Skills

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

Required skills

monitoring peoples behaviour and condition for changes

analysing physical signs for indications of potential problems

giving emergency first aid including

cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR

dealing safely with bleeding broken bones unconsciousness and choking

coma positions

working with intoxicated clients in a manner that ensures their safety and that of others

assessing risks in emergencies

applying organisations policies and procedures for prevention of harm including emergency procedures

applying organisations code of conduct

maintaining duty of care

reporting required information clearly and accurately in correct format

getting specialist support at the time required

Required knowledge

organisations policies guidelines and procedures related to dealing with clients affected by alcohol and other drugs including

occupational health and safety guidelines

infection control guidelines

duty of care

strategies for dealing with aggressive clients

legislation covering prohibited substances

policy of services and intervention

code of conduct

emergency response

incident reporting

reporting suspected drug or alcohol use

requesting testing for drug or alcohol use

use of breath or urine analysis sampling equipment where required

understanding of drug or alcohol use including

symptoms of drug use and overdose

drugs in the local community prison and correctional environment

recent and relevant information and policies on alcohol and other drug issues

harm minimisation

emergency response and protective and risk management strategies including

restraint guidelines

isolation guidelines

use of response specialists

first aid

resuscitation

Evidence Required

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

Overview of assessment

Evidence for assessment must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria look for evidence that confirms

the knowledge requirements of this unit

the skill requirements of this unit

application of employability skills as they relate to this unit

Context of and specific resources for assessment

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 by an individual dealing with offenders influenced by alcohol and other drugs effectively as part of a coordinated team including coping with difficulties irregularities and changes to routine

copies of legislation policies procedures and guidelines relating to responding to offenders influenced by drugs or alcohol

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

observation of performance in routine workplace activities within a range of agreed responsibilities and in various work locations

written andor oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

completion of workplace documents and reports produced as part of routine work activities

thirdparty reports from experienced practitioners

completion of performance feedback from supervisors and colleagues

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands and any identified special needs of the candidate including language and literacy implications and cultural factors that may affect responses to the questions

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below. 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.

External signs and responses may include:

death

prolonged unconsciousness

injury to self and others

suicide

infection

blood loss

concussion and head injury.

Signs that are not consistent with drug or alcohol use may include:

evidence of physical illness or injury

evidence of mental illness

behaviour inconsistent with drug use history

assessment of personal risk to client.

Risk assessment will be based on the risk management system and may include:

condition of the offender

available support

emergency procedures

nature of the environment and the services and procedures

level of staff skill

behaviour of the offender.

Degree of risk will be based on factors that may include:

available drug history

orientation to person, place and time

level of consciousness

degree of cooperation

behaviour

environment and location

previous incidents.