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

Working knowledge of

Australian Resuscitation Council ARC Guidelines relating to provision of first aid

companyorganisation standard operating procedures SOPS

first aid risk assessment practices and procedures

first aiders skills and limitations in relation to first aid response in the workplace

how to gain access to and interpret Safety Data Sheets SDS

legal responsibilities and duty of care

occupational health and safety requirements in the provision of first aid

priorities of management in first aid

procedures for dealing with major and minor accidents in the workplace

safe storage and handling of medication in the workplace

First aid equipment and resources to manage injuries and illnesses addressed in HLTFAA Apply first aid and HLTFAA Apply advanced first aid

First aid equipment and resources to manage injuries and illnesses addressed in HLTFA311A : Apply first aid and HLTFA412A : Apply advanced first aid

First aid management procedures for conditions identified in the Range Statement

Infection control principles and procedures including using standard precautions

Stateterritory regulations legislation and policies relating to

currency of first aid skills and knowledge

first aid training

occupational health and safety requirements in the provision of first aid

workplace first aid provision

Stress management techniques and available support

Social issues with particular reference to workplace culture issues and resources and associated organisation requirements

importance of first aid response to be culturally aware sensitive and respectful

debriefing counselling procedures

consent and confidentiality

own skills and limitations

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 in the workplace

Assess workplace first aid requirements

Communicate effectively and assertively and show leadership in an incident

Conduct an initial casualty assessment and prioritisation

Conductreview first aid risk assessment

Demonstrate

adequate infection control procedures use of standard precautions

consideration of the welfare of casualties and first aiders

incident management skills

safe manual handling

safe storage and handling of medication in the workplace

safe storage and handling procedures for pressurised gases

Implement WHS guidelines

Interpret use and maintain records of the range of documentation required by the workplace and regulatory authorities

Maintain first aid equipment and resources in operational condition

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

Manage a first aid response in an identified workplace context

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

Take into account opportunities to address waste minimisation environmental responsibility and sustainable practice issues

Use high level literacy and numeracy skills as required to read interpret address and communicate guidelines protocols and reporting requirements

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

Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace

Currency of first aid knowledge and skills is to be demonstrated in line with stateterritory regulations legislation and policies ARC and industry guidelines

Interdependence of units

Competence in this unit may be assessed individually or with other related competency units such as

Occupational health and safety

Risk assessment

Emergency procedures

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 should be assessed either after or in conjunction with achievement of the following related competency unit

HLTFAA Apply advanced first aid

HLTFA412A Apply advanced first aid

Workplace first aid facility may involve:

Workplace first aid management must take into account:

Workplace and legislative requirements for a first aid facility include:

First aid resources may include but are not limited to:

First aid resources may include but are not limited to:

Workplace hazards and risks may include:

First aid bodies and professional organisations may include:

First aid management skills must include:

First aid management must account for:

Documentation may include: