This unit applies to all people working in detention centres, correctional centres or prisons, community corrections offices, justice administration offices and on work sites where detainees, prisoners or offenders are under statutory supervision. Candidates will not hold statutory responsibility and will be supervised in their work duties.

Training Package users should ensure implementation is consistent with any specific workplace and/or relevant legislative requirements in relation to first aid, including state or territory requirements for currency.

Application may be contextualised as required to reflect workplace requirements relating to specific risks and hazards and associated injuries.

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Provide an immediate response to urgent conditions.

1.1 Identify alarm codes and responses for medical emergencies.

1.2 Control any hazards and consider the safety of self, the casualty and others in all action taken.

1.3 Assess the casualty's condition in line with established first aid principles.

1.4 Call for medical support according to the nature and urgency of the casualty's condition.

1.5 Provide first aid management and monitor the casualty's vital signs according to established first aid principles.

1.6 Record and report incidents and own response according to organisational requirements.

1.7 Participate in incident debriefing and counselling according to organisational policies.

2Supervise an incident site.

2.1 Assess the degree of risk and apply emergency procedures if required, considering the safety of self and others in all actions taken.

2.2 Maintain a calm and confident manner in all communication and actions.

2.3 Comply precisely with your organisation's occupational health and safety (OHS) and infection control guidelines.

2.4 Call for specialist help if required and according to the urgency of the situation.

2.5 Report all aspects of the incident and response accurately and according to the required process.

This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required skills:

assessing hazards and risks to safety and welfare

applying infection control precautions and other OHS guidelines

applying established first aid principles

calling an ambulance and providing relevant details

assessing and monitoring condition of casualty

communicating effectively and assertively in a medical emergency

recording and documenting reports on medical emergencies.

Required knowledge:

organisation's policies and procedures relating to responding to medical emergencies

responsibilities of first responding officer

basic principles of and concepts underlying the practice of first aid

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

OHS requirements in the provision of first aid

infection control principles and procedures

first aiders' skills and limitations

organisation's reporting procedures and format

duty of care responsibilities and humane treatment.

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.

Overview of assessment

Assessment of this unit can be applied using a combination of training outcomes and performance in the workplace or in a suitable simulation that draws upon the context or range of applications appropriate to the workplace and the defined work role and responsibilities.

Because of the unpredictable factors included in this unit, assessment in the workplace may depend on indirect or supplementary evidence, particularly the use of simulations or practice drills.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:

the knowledge requirements of this unit

the skill requirements of this unit

application of employability skills as they relate to this unit

ability to respond to medical emergencies in a range of (two or more) contexts or occasions, over time.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Valid assessment of this unit requires:

a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when responding to medical emergencies, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine

copies of legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to medical responses to emergency situations

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

Evidence must include observation and information generated in the workplace as well as observation of performance in routine work functions or, where this is not possible, in a simulated exercise to confirm the transferability of the competencies.

The following assessment methods are suggested:

observation of performance in routine workplace activities within a range of agreed responsibilities and in various work locations

written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

completion of workplace documents and reports produced as part of routine work activities

third-party reports from experienced practitioners

completion of performance feedback from supervisors and colleagues

scenarios

simulations or role plays.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, and any identified special needs of the candidate, including language and literacy implications and cultural factors that may affect responses to the questions.

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below. 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.

Hazards may include:

physical hazards

biological hazards

chemical hazards

kinetic hazards

workplace hazards

environmental hazards

proximity of other people.

Established first aid principles include:

preserve life

prevent illness, injury and condition(s) becoming worse

promote recovery

protect the unconscious casualty from further harm.

Vital signs include:

breathing

circulation

consciousness.

Emergency procedures may include:

activating alarms

separation and isolation

intervention of health and medical staff

evacuation

crowd control

call for ambulance or other transport services

counselling.

Unit sector

Safety and security

Not applicable

Not applicable

The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of employability skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit of competency is packaged, will assist in identifying employability skills requirements.