Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

HLTFA412A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply advanced first aid

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency HLTFA412A - Apply advanced first aid
Description This unit deals with the provision of advanced first aid response, life support, management of casualty(s), the incident and other first aiders, until the arrival of medical or other assistance, and provision of support to other providersThis unit builds on HLTFA311A : Apply first aid to include additional skills and use of a range of equipment
Employability Skills This unit contains Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application These skills and knowledge may be applied in a range of situations, including community and workplace settingsTraining Package users should ensure implementation is consistent with any specific workplace and/or relevant legislative requirements in relation to first aid, including State/Territory requirements for currencyApplication of these skills and knowledge should be contextualised as required to address specific industry, enterprise or workplace requirements and to address specific risks and hazards and associated injuriesCompetency outcomes in advanced resuscitation must be equivalent to unit:HLTFA404C Apply advanced resuscitation techniques
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Pre-requisite unitsThis unit must be assessed after successful achievement of pre-requisite:HLTFA311A Apply first aid
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Assess the situation
  • Identify, assess and minimise hazards that may pose a risk of injury or illness to self and others
  • Assess risks to first aider and others and determine appropriate response to ensure prompt control of situation
  • Ascertain and prioritise need(s) for emergency services/medical assistance and undertake triage where required
  • Deploy resources to appropriate locations as required in line with workplace procedures
       
Element: Manage the casualty(s)
  • Determine and explain the nature of casualty's injury/condition and relevant first aid procedures to provide comfort
  • Respond to the casualty in a culturally aware, sensitive and respectful manner
  • Seek consent for management of the casualty's injury/illness from person(s) where relevant
  • Determine and implement welfare procedure according to casualty(s) needs
  • Control effects of injury and determine and apply appropriate first aid management to meet the needs of the casualty and situation
  • Assist with self-medication in accordance with State/Territory regulations, legislation and policies and manufacturer's/supplier's instructions subject to casualty's regime
  • Monitor casualty‘s condition and respond in a timely manner in accordance with established first aid principles and procedures
  • Correctly operate basic life support equipment according to relevant legislation and manufacturer's/supplier's instructions
  • Apply safety procedures for operation of pressurised gases
  • Use safe manual handling techniques
  • Finalise casualty management according to casualty's needs and first aid principles
       
Element: Coordinate first aid activities until arrival of medical assistance
  • Identify available resources required and establish communication links with appropriate personnel, emergency management services and medical assistance as appropriate
  • Deploy correct amount of resources to appropriate locations in an effective manner to ensure timely arrival of required resources
  • Document the provision of resources and recommend modifications as required
  • Monitor the condition of casualties in accordance with first aid principles and workplace procedures
  • Coordinate evacuation of casualties according to relevant evacuation procedures
  • Arrange support services for personnel involved in the incident in accordance with relevant principles and procedures
       
Element: Communicate essential incident details
  • Maintain communication with relevant personnel using appropriate media and equipment
  • Communicate first aid information with other providers/carers to meet their needs and in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Calmly provide information to reassure casualty, adopting a communication style to match the casualty's level of consciousness
  • Prepare an incident report in line with organisation requirements
  • Maintain confidentiality of records and information in line with privacy principles and statutory and/or organisation policies
       
Element: Evaluate the incident
  • Evaluate management of the incident and where required develop an action plan in consultation with relevant parties
  • Participate in debriefing/evaluation in order to improve future operations and address individual's needs
  • Formulate and review contingency planning to identify and select alternative management principles and procedures as required
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 state/territory regulations, legislation and policies, ARC and industry guidelines

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

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 and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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

Complications and associated methods of management for conditions, 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

choking/airway 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

pain relief

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

First aid management procedures in accordance with ARC Guidelines, guidelines of Australian national peak clinical bodies, State/Territory regulations, legislation and policies and organisation requirements including:

management of anaphylactic shock reaction

management of acute exacerbations of asthma

spinal care

use of AED, oxygen, bronchodilator

use of analgesic gases

First aid management procedures may also relate to emergency childbirth

Incident management procedures including:

awareness of confined spaces and dangerous places

basic triage for a multiple casualty incident

coordinate activities of other first aiders

manual handling, hazardous substances, dangerous goods or chemicals

removal of casualty to safe area, if appropriate

safe access to the casualty

Safety procedures for the operation of pressurised gases

Social issues, especially in particular workplace or community context(s) in which first aid is to be applied, including:

confidentiality

importance of debriefing

need to be culturally aware, sensitive and respectful

own skills and limitations

State and regulatory requirements relating to currency of skill and knowledge

Working knowledge of:

advanced resuscitation techniques as per HLTFA404C Apply advanced resuscitation techniques

ARC Guidelines, guidelines of Australian national peak clinical bodies and/or State/Territory regulations, legislation and policies relating to provision of first aid

basic anatomy (skeleton, muscles, joints, bones), physiology and toxicology

capabilities of emergency management services

company/organisation standard operating procedures (SOPs)

first aiders’ skills and limitations

how to gain access to and interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

infection control principles and procedures, including using standard precautions

legal responsibilities and duty of care, including confidentiality

priorities of management in first aid

procedures for dealing with major and minor accidents in the workplace

safe storage and handling procedures for pressurised gases

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

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:

Administer medication in line with State/Territory regulations, legislation and policies and any available medical/pharmaceutical instructions

Apply advanced resuscitation techniques as per HLTFA404C Apply advanced resuscitation techniques

Call an ambulance and/or medical assistance according to relevant circumstances and report casualty’s condition

Communicate effectively and assertively and show leadership in an incident

Comply with WHS legislation

Conduct an initial casualty assessment

Demonstrate:

adequate infection control procedures

consideration of the welfare of the casualty

safe manual handling

safe storage and handling procedures for pressurised gases

Demonstrate procedure for control of external bleeding

Demonstrate procedure for management of airway in the unconscious casualty including the safe and effective use of any airway adjuncts

Demonstrate proficiency in the safe and effective use of any fracture immobilisation equipment taught

Demonstrate the application of first aid principles

Demonstrate the correct posturing of a casualty

Interpret and use listed documents

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

Manage specific injuries/illnesses and conditions as identified in the Essential Knowledge for this competency unit

Plan an appropriate first aid response in line with established first aid principles, policies and procedures, ARC Guidelines, guidelines of Australian national peak clinical bodies, State/Territory legislation and regulations and industry requirements and respond appropriately 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 self-medication as per subject’s own medication regime and in line with State/Territory legislation, regulations and policies and any available medical/pharmaceutical instructions

Use a range of first aid equipment as outlined in the Range Statement

Use literacy and numeracy skills as required to read, interpret and apply guidelines

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify, assess and minimise hazards that may pose a risk of injury or illness to self and others 
Assess risks to first aider and others and determine appropriate response to ensure prompt control of situation 
Ascertain and prioritise need(s) for emergency services/medical assistance and undertake triage where required 
Deploy resources to appropriate locations as required in line with workplace procedures 
Determine and explain the nature of casualty's injury/condition and relevant first aid procedures to provide comfort 
Respond to the casualty in a culturally aware, sensitive and respectful manner 
Seek consent for management of the casualty's injury/illness from person(s) where relevant 
Determine and implement welfare procedure according to casualty(s) needs 
Control effects of injury and determine and apply appropriate first aid management to meet the needs of the casualty and situation 
Assist with self-medication in accordance with State/Territory regulations, legislation and policies and manufacturer's/supplier's instructions subject to casualty's regime 
Monitor casualty‘s condition and respond in a timely manner in accordance with established first aid principles and procedures 
Correctly operate basic life support equipment according to relevant legislation and manufacturer's/supplier's instructions 
Apply safety procedures for operation of pressurised gases 
Use safe manual handling techniques 
Finalise casualty management according to casualty's needs and first aid principles 
Identify available resources required and establish communication links with appropriate personnel, emergency management services and medical assistance as appropriate 
Deploy correct amount of resources to appropriate locations in an effective manner to ensure timely arrival of required resources 
Document the provision of resources and recommend modifications as required 
Monitor the condition of casualties in accordance with first aid principles and workplace procedures 
Coordinate evacuation of casualties according to relevant evacuation procedures 
Arrange support services for personnel involved in the incident in accordance with relevant principles and procedures 
Maintain communication with relevant personnel using appropriate media and equipment 
Communicate first aid information with other providers/carers to meet their needs and in accordance with workplace procedures 
Calmly provide information to reassure casualty, adopting a communication style to match the casualty's level of consciousness 
Prepare an incident report in line with organisation requirements 
Maintain confidentiality of records and information in line with privacy principles and statutory and/or organisation policies 
Evaluate management of the incident and where required develop an action plan in consultation with relevant parties 
Participate in debriefing/evaluation in order to improve future operations and address individual's needs 
Formulate and review contingency planning to identify and select alternative management principles and procedures as required 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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