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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. 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. |
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Contextualisation to address specific requirements may include: | Focus on first aid management of specific types of injuryFirst aid provision under specific constraints or circumstances (eg. in confined spaces, in maritime work environment or in work environment involving identified risks/hazards) |
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First aid management must take into account: | Workplace policies and proceduresIndustry/site specific regulations, codes etc.OHS requirementsState and territory workplace health and safety requirements |
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A hazard is: | A source or situation with the potential for harm in terms of human injury or ill-health, damage to property, the environment, or a combination of these |
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Hazards may include: | Physical hazardsBiological hazardsChemical hazardsHazards associated with manual handling |
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Risks may include: | Risks from worksite equipment, machinery and substancesRisks from first aid equipment (oxygen cylinders, AED)Environmental risksExposure to blood and other body substancesRisk of further injury to the casualtyRisks associated with the proximity of other workers and bystandersRisks from vehiclesFallen power lines, step and touch potential |
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Casualty's condition is managed for: | Abdominal injuriesAirway obstructionAllergic reactions Altered and loss of consciousnessBleedingBurns - thermal, chemical, friction, electricalChest painInjuries: 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, dislocationsNear drowning Envenomation - snake, spider, insect and marine bitesEnvironmental conditions such as hypothermia, hyperthermia, dehydration, heat strokeFracturesMedical conditions, including cardiac conditions, epilepsy, diabetes, asthma and other respiratory conditionsNo signs of lifePain reliefPoisoning and toxic substances (including chemical contamination)Respiratory distressShockSeizuresStrokeSubstance misuse - all drugs and alcohol, including illicit drugs |
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First Aid management skills must include in accordance with ARC Guidelines, State/Territory regulations, legislation and policies and industry requirements: | Administration of analgesia CPR Infection controlAEDIdentification and management of anaphylactic shock reaction in accordance with ARC Guidelines, State/Territory regulations, legislation and policies and industry requirementsOxygen administration |
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First aid management must account for: | Location and nature of the workplaceEnvironmental conditions eg electricity (high or low voltage), biological risks, weather, motor vehicle accidentsLocation of emergency services personnelNumber of casualties and potential casualtiesUse and availability of first aid equipment, resources and pharmaceuticalsTypes of dangers/risks to the casualty and any others in the vicinity of the situationConfined spaces, subject to industry need |
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Medications may include in accordance with ARC Guidelines, State/Territory regulations, legislation and policies and industry requirements: | OxygenAnalgesicsBronchodilatorsCasualty's own medicationsAuto-injectors |
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Resources and equipment are used appropriate to the risk to be met and may include: | Oxygen resuscitation/cylindersAEDThermometersAuto-injectors Back boardsStretchersSoft bag resuscitatorFirst aid kitCasualty's medicationAnalgesic inhalersAnalgesic gas equipmentResuscitation mask or barrierSpacer deviceCervical collars |
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Information to be documented may include: | TimeLocationDescription of injuryFirst aid managementFluid intake/output, including fluid loss via: bloodvomitfaecesurineAdministration of medication including: time dateperson administering doseVital signs |
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Established first aid principles include: | Checking the site for danger to self, the casualty and others and minimising the dangerChecking and maintaining the casualty's airway, breathing and circulation |
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