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 andor waiting for assistance

Principles of identifying and preparing area for safe evacuation including aeromedical 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 StateTerritory 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 aeromedical 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 andor stateterritory 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 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 StateTerritory 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 andor 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

HLTFAA Apply first aid

HLTFA311A Apply first aid

Contextualisation to address specific requirements may include:

Preparation for isolated/remote travel may include:

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

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

Authorised health worker may include: