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

Essential knowledge

ARC Guidelines relating to provision of first aid as outlined

Working knowledge of

basic principles and concepts underlying the practice of first aid

procedures for dealing with major and minor injury and illness

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

basic occupational health and safety requirements in the provision of first aid

infection control principles and procedures including use of standard precautions

chain of survival

first Aiders skills and limitations

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

First aid management of

abdominal injuries

allergic reactions

altered and loss of consciousness

bleeding

burns thermal chemical friction electrical

cardiac arrest

casualty with no signs of life

chest pain

chokingairway obstruction

injuries cold and crush injuries eye and ear injuries head neck and spinal injuries minor skin injuries needle stick injuries soft tissue injuries including sprains strains dislocations

envenomation snake spider insect and marine bites

environmental impact such as hypothermia hyperthermia dehydration heat stroke

fractures

medical conditions including cardiac conditions epilepsy diabetes asthma and other respiratory conditions

near drowning

poisoning and toxic substances including chemical contamination

respiratory distress

seizures

shock

stroke

substance misuse common drugs and alcohol including illicit drugs

Awareness of stress management techniques and available support

Sociallegal issues

duty of care

need to be culturally aware sensitive and respectful

importance of debriefing

confidentiality

own skills and limitations

Essential skills

Ability to

Conduct an initial casualty assessment

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 skills

Demonstrate correct procedures for performing CPR using a manikin including standard precautions ie as per unit HLTCPRA Perform CPR

Demonstrate correct procedures for performing CPR using a manikin, including standard precautions (i.e. as per unit HLTCPR201A Perform CPR)

Apply first aid principles

Infection control including use of standard precautions

Follow OHampS guidelines

Demonstrate

safe manual handling

consideration of the welfare of the casualty

ability to call an ambulance

site management to prevent further injury

Provide assistance with selfmedication as per subjects own medication regime and in line with StateTerritory legislation regulations and policies and any available medicalpharmaceutical instructions

Administer medication in line with stateterritory regulations legislation and policies

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

Communicate effectively and assertively in an incident

Make prompt and appropriate decisions relating to managing an incident in the workplace

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

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

Evaluate own response and identify appropriate improvements where 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 The evidence guide supplements assessment requirements that apply to all units in this Training Package Users of this evidence guide should first read the packages assessment guidelines

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 first aid 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

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

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

Contextualisation to address specific requirements may include:

Established first aid principles include:

Vital signs include:

A hazard is:

Hazards may include:

Risks may include:

Casualty's condition is managed for:

First aid management must take into account applicable aspects of:

The use and availability of first aid equipment and resources

Resources and equipment are used appropriate to the risk to be met and may include:

Communication media and equipment may include but are not limited to:

Appropriate clinical expert may include:

Documentation may include:

Documentation may include recording:

Administration of medication including:

Vital signs