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 a demonstrated understanding of

Awareness of stress management techniques and available support

First aid management based on a risk assessment relevant to the workplace or community setting of

abdominal injuries

allergic reactions

altered and loss of consciousness

asthma

anaphylaxis

bleeding

burns thermal chemical friction electrical

cardiac arrest

chest pain

chokingairway obstruction

drowning

envenomation snake spider insect and marine bites and stings

environmental impact such as hypothermia hyperthermia dehydration heat stroke

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 fractures

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

poisoning and toxic substances including chemical contamination

respiratory distress

seizures

shock

stroke

substance misuse common drugs and alcohol including illicit drugs

unconsciousness not breathing or not breathing normally

Guidelines for provision of first aid as outlined in Australian Resuscitation Council ARC Guidelines and guidelines of Australian national peak clinical bodies and State Territory legislation and regulations

Social legal issues including

duty of care

confidentiality

importance of debriefing

need to be culturally aware sensitive and respectful

own skills and limitations

Understanding of

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

basic principles and concepts underlying the practice of first aid

chain of survival

infection control principles and procedures including use of standard precautions

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

procedures for dealing with major and minor injury and illness

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

Understanding the causes of asphyxia due to body position

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

Apply first aid principles

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

Communicate effectively and assertively in an incident

Conduct an initial casualty assessment

Management of

Anaphylaxis using adrenalin autoinjector

Avoiding asphyxia due to body position

Bronchospasm using bronchodilator and spacer device

Cardiac arrest using single rescuer procedure including the demonstration of a seamless changeover between operators

External haemorrhage

Fractures sprains and strains using arm slings roller bandages and other appropriate immobilisation techniques

Unconscious casualty including using a recovery position

Demonstrate

ability to call an ambulance

consideration of the welfare of the casualty

safe manual handling

site management to prevent further injury

understanding of causes contributing to asphyxia due to body position

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 HLTCPR211A Perform CPR)

Demonstrate infection control including use of standard precautions

Evaluate own response and identify appropriate improvements where required

Follow State and Territory work health and safety legislative requirements

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

Plan an appropriate first aid response in line with established first aid principles ARC Guidelines and guidelines of Australian national peak clinical bodies industry standards and State Territory legislation and regulations and respond to contingencies in line with own skills

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

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

Unpack activate and follow prompts of an AED

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

The individual being assessed must provide evidence of essential knowledge and essential skills

Competence should be demonstrated working individually and 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 ARC Guidelines and guidelines of Australian national peak clinical bodies and State Territory legislation and regulations

Context and resources required for assessment

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

Demonstration of first aid procedures over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace setting must be demonstrated using standard precautions and first aid equipment including roller bandages triangular bandages other trauma dressings bronchodilator and spacer device adrenalin autoinjectors and AED

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

Related units

This unit incorporates the content of units

HLTCPRA Perform CPR

HLTCPR211A Perform CPR

HLTFAA Provide basic emergency life support

HLTFA211A Provide basic emergency life support

Contextualisation to address specific requirements may include:

Established first aid principles and procedures include:

Hazards may include:

Risks may include:

Casualty’s condition is managed for:

First aid management must take into account:

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

Appropriate clinical expert may include:

Report details should include:

Report details may include: