Prerequisites
Nil | ||
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Identify the need for First Aid | 1.1. Initial assessment is made of extent and nature of First Aid required from personal observation and/or witness reports 1.2. Initial assessment is reported to personnel/emergency services in accordance with workplace procedures |
2. Ensure the safety of patient and carer | 2.1. Hygiene is maintained for protection of patient and carer 2.2. Hazards to the patient and carer are identified and appropriate action is taken to prevent further injury to either party 2.3. Patient is made as comfortable as possible and reassured by word, manner and actions |
3. Assess patient and apply First Aid | 3.1. Patient is assessed against the DRABC (danger, response, airway, breathing, ventilation and circulation) model 3.2. Vital signs are measured, recorded and any changes noted and reported as appropriate 3.3. Treatment appropriate to the patient's injuries is provided in accordance with recognised First Aid techniques 3.4. First Aid equipment is operated/applied in accordance with recognised procedures and standards 3.5. Patient's condition is monitored and reported as required by workplace procedures, with treatment being modified as appropriate 3.6. Treatment is maintained until qualified medical assistants assume responsibility or until the patient is evacuated 3.7. Provide additional assistance as requested by medical/emergency services personnel 3.8. Details of First Aid administered are reported in accordance with workplace procedures |
4. Complete work | 4.1. First Aid equipment is recovered (if practical), cleaned, inspected/tested, refurbished, replaced and stored as appropriate 4.2. Medical waste is disposed of in accordance with workplace requirements 4.3. Equipment faults are rectified and reported in accordance with workplace procedures 4.4. Documentation is completed as required by legislative, regulatory and workplace requirements |
Required Skills
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Required skills |
collect, organise and analyse information related to workplace health and safety systems and procedures and the application of these to work situations communicate ideas and information on workplace safety issues, including the treating and recording/reporting of workplace incidents/accidents/illnesses and interpersonal communication with casualties plan and organise activities, including the inspection of first aid support facilities and treatment areas to ensure their completeness, adequacy, equipment and serviceability work with others and in a team to promote an awareness of first aid within the workplace and its provision when required use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements and calculations associated with assessment, treatment and monitoring of patient's condition use problem solving skills to assess and determine treatments and priorities in providing first aid to a patient use the workplace technology related to the reporting, recording and responding to workplace injuries and illnesses |
Required knowledge |
workplace procedures and requirements for the treatment of workplace injuries/illnesses reporting responsibilities and requirements the provision of first aid including: systems of the body (respiratory, skeletal, digestive, circulatory, nervous, urinary, skin) causes and management of unconsciousness priorities for life support (DRABC model) resuscitation techniques bleeding control and laceration treatment patient assessment principles of initial patient management management and treatment of fractures and soft tissue injuries management and treatment of burns |
Evidence Required
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. | |
Critical aspects of evidence | Accurately follow workplace procedures for reporting injuries/illnesses and providing First Aid in the workplace Identify and respond to injuries/illnesses occurring in the workplace Apply emergency response First Aid Provide appropriate treatment to and monitor patient's condition Accurately report and document injuries and illnesses and treatment provided |
Resource implications | First Aid kit, stretchers and medical/First Aid facility Enterprise health and safety policies and procedures Personal protective equipment Patients |
Method of assessment | Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge. Assessment may be conducted in conjunction with assessment of other relevant units of competency. |
Context of assessment | Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant equipment, work instructions, casualties and urgency. |
Range Statement
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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included. | |
Unit context | The provision of First Aid and workplace responsibilities is to conform to OHS legislation, material safety management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods code and local safe operating procedures Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, relevant health regulations and organisation insurance requirements Work involves assessing situations, identifying appropriate control measures, awareness of emergency services responsibilities and responsiveness, treating injuries and maintaining equipment Work may be conducted without supervision and guidance |
First Aid | First Aid is that assistance given to a patient who has suffered an injury or illness in the workplace. It is that assistance which is deemed necessary to attempt to resuscitate, stabilise and/or treat the patient until qualified medical personnel assume responsibility or until the patient is evacuated for appropriate medical treatment. First Aid may include: cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) bleeding control spinal injury care basic patient management |
Resources implications may include: | First Aid kit personal protective equipment stretcher (may be improvised) |
Personal protective equipment | Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices. |
Information and procedures may include: | OHS legislation, regulations, codes of practice, environmental legislation, Australian Standards and codes of practice relating to hazards in the workplace, including: obligations under relevant safety and health legislation and common law local medical and emergency services provisions relating to roles and responsibilities of health and safety representatives and/or OHS committees risk management policies and procedures First Aid procedures safe manual handling and lifting procedures emergency, fire and accident procedures materials safety procedures personal safety procedures procedures for the use of personal protective equipment job procedures and work instructions |
Emergency services may include: | support provided by ambulance, police, fire or SES personnel and equipment |
Personnel may include: | supervisors managers team leaders First Aid attendants/other medically trained staff specified OHS personnel other persons authorised or nominated by the enterprise or industry to perform, approve, inspect and direct specified work |
Sectors
Unit sector | Glass and Glazing |
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Not applicable.