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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for initial response First Aid
   • Access, interpret and apply First Aid documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Identify, establish and maintain communication systems with other personnel during the emergency
   • Communicate and coordinate activities with others prior to, during and on completion of the work activity
   • Review first aid resources and record, report and replenish shortages
2. Assess the situation
   • Identify risks and hazards
   • Minimise immediate risk and implement control measures
   • Assess casualty's vital signs and physical condition
3. Apply First Aid
   • Provide First Aid management
   • Reassure casualty in a caring and calm manner and make them comfortable
   • Identify, obtain and apply use of First Aid resources and equipment appropriate to the identified risks and hazard controls
   • Communicate with emergency control personnel the need for First Aid/medical assistance
   • Monitor and respond to casualty's condition
   • Finalise management of casualty
4. Record and report incident
   • Record details of casualty's physical condition, changes in conditions, management and response to management
   • Convey details of casualty's condition and management activities to emergency services/relieving personnel
   • Prepare and submit written incident reports
   • Record and report use of first aid resources

Performance Evidence

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient application of initial response First Aid including:

reporting on hazardous situations

obtaining and interpreting incident information and data

managing risks

assessing the situation

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the application of initial response First Aid that meets all required outcomes including:

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

communicating clearly and concisely with others to coordinate work activities

demonstrates completion of applying initial response First Aid that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

making decisions in emergency situations

applying infection

control measures

using First Aid resources and equipment

monitoring and addressing casualty’s condition

communicating with emergency personnel for first aid assistance

preparing and submitting written incident reports

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when applying initial response First Aid:

basic anatomy and physiology information

identifying and acknowledging own First Aid skills and limitations

safety data sheets

initial response First Aid

manual handling procedures

incident reporting systems and procedures

dealing with confidentiality

WHS legislation and regulations

duty of care

resuscitation

bleeding control

care of unconscious

legal requirements

airway management

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