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

Essential knowledge

Basic anatomy and physiology relating to

severe bleeding

absence of signs of life

unconscious

unresponsive

not moving

not breathing normally

chokingairway obstruction

shock

First aid procedures for

bleeding control

care of unconscious

infection control as it relates to standard precautions

airway management

chest pain

casualty with no signs of life

shock

respiratory distress including asthma

severe allergic reaction

Chain of survival

How to access emergency response support servicespersonnel

Understanding of the use of an Automated External Defibrillator AED including when to use and when not to

Stateterritory regulations legislation and policies ARC Guidelines and accepted industry practice relating to currency of skill and knowledge

Privacy and confidentiality requirements

Duty of care requirements

Need to be culturally aware sensitive and respectful

Relevant workplace hazards

Own skills and limitations

Awareness of stress management techniques and available support

Essential skills

Ability to

Demonstrate first aid casualty management principles

assess and minimise danger

check for response

maintain casualtys airway breathing and circulation

Assess vital signs and responses of casualty

Demonstrate

safe manual handling of casualty

consideration of the welfare of the casualty

correct procedures for CPR on a resuscitation manikin

implementation of standard precautions

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

Call an ambulance andor medical assistance according to circumstances and report casualtys condition

Identify and minimise hazards to health and safety of self and others in the immediate workplace or community environment

Report details of emergency incident and first aid provided

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

Assessment must include demonstrated evidence of specified Essential Knowledge and Essential Skills identified in this competency unit

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 CPR knowledge and skills is to be demonstrated in line with stateterritory regulations legislation and policies ARC and industry guidelines

Context and resources required for assessment

For assessment purposes demonstration of skills in CPR procedures requires using a model of the human body resuscitation manikin in line with Australian Resuscitation Council Guidelines

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 andor Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Condition of the casualty must include, but is not limited to:

Choking/airway obstruction

Identified first aid procedures must include:

Resources and equipment may include:

A hazard is:

Appropriate clinical expert may include: