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Evidence Guide: PMAWHS320 - Provide advanced first aid response

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PMAWHS320 - Provide advanced first aid response

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Assess the situation

  1. Identify physical hazards and minimise according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements and workplace procedures
  2. Assess risks to first aider and others and determine response to ensure prompt control of situation
  3. Ascertain and prioritise need for emergency services/medical assistance and undertake triage where required
Identify physical hazards and minimise according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements and workplace procedures

Completed
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Assess risks to first aider and others and determine response to ensure prompt control of situation

Completed
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Ascertain and prioritise need for emergency services/medical assistance and undertake triage where required

Completed
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Manage the casualty

  1. Seek agreement for management of casualty injury/illness from appropriate person, where relevant
  2. Determine welfare procedure and implement according to casualty needs
  3. Control effects of injury and determine first aid management to meet the needs of the casualty and situation
  4. Administer medication according to relevant legislation and manufacturer/supplier instructions and subject to casualty regime
  5. Monitor and respond to casualty condition in a timely manner in accordance with effective first aid principles
  6. Correctly operate life support equipment, where appropriate, according to relevant legislation and manufacturer/supplier instructions
  7. Finalise management according to casualty needs and first aid principles
Seek agreement for management of casualty injury/illness from appropriate person, where relevant

Completed
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Determine welfare procedure and implement according to casualty needs

Completed
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Control effects of injury and determine first aid management to meet the needs of the casualty and situation

Completed
Date:

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Administer medication according to relevant legislation and manufacturer/supplier instructions and subject to casualty regime

Completed
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Monitor and respond to casualty condition in a timely manner in accordance with effective first aid principles

Completed
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Correctly operate life support equipment, where appropriate, according to relevant legislation and manufacturer/supplier instructions

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Finalise management according to casualty needs and first aid principles

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Coordinate first aid activities until arrival of medical assistance

  1. Identify available resources and establish communication links with emergency management services and medical assistance personnel as required
  2. Deploy correct amount of resources to appropriate locations in an effective manner to ensure timely arrival of required resources
  3. Document provision of resources and recommend modifications
  4. Monitor management of casualties in accordance with first aid principles and workplace procedures
  5. Coordinate evacuation of casualties according to worksite evacuation procedures
  6. Arrange support service for personnel involved in the incident in accordance with workplace principles and procedures
Identify available resources and establish communication links with emergency management services and medical assistance personnel as required

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Deploy correct amount of resources to appropriate locations in an effective manner to ensure timely arrival of required resources

Completed
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Document provision of resources and recommend modifications

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Monitor management of casualties in accordance with first aid principles and workplace procedures

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Coordinate evacuation of casualties according to worksite evacuation procedures

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Arrange support service for personnel involved in the incident in accordance with workplace principles and procedures

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Communicate essential incident details

  1. Maintain communication with relevant personnel using media and equipment
  2. Communicate first aid information with other providers/carers to meet their needs and in accordance with workplace procedures
  3. Provide information calmly to reassure casualty, adopting a communication style to match casualty level of consciousness
Maintain communication with relevant personnel using media and equipment

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Communicate first aid information with other providers/carers to meet their needs and in accordance with workplace procedures

Completed
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Provide information calmly to reassure casualty, adopting a communication style to match casualty level of consciousness

Completed
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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

Assess the situation

Identify physical hazards and minimise according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements and workplace procedures

Assess risks to first aider and others and determine response to ensure prompt control of situation

Ascertain and prioritise need for emergency services/medical assistance and undertake triage where required

Manage the casualty

Seek agreement for management of casualty injury/illness from appropriate person, where relevant

Determine welfare procedure and implement according to casualty needs

Control effects of injury and determine first aid management to meet the needs of the casualty and situation

Administer medication according to relevant legislation and manufacturer/supplier instructions and subject to casualty regime

Monitor and respond to casualty condition in a timely manner in accordance with effective first aid principles

Correctly operate life support equipment, where appropriate, according to relevant legislation and manufacturer/supplier instructions

Finalise management according to casualty needs and first aid principles

Coordinate first aid activities until arrival of medical assistance

Identify available resources and establish communication links with emergency management services and medical assistance personnel as required

Deploy correct amount of resources to appropriate locations in an effective manner to ensure timely arrival of required resources

Document provision of resources and recommend modifications

Monitor management of casualties in accordance with first aid principles and workplace procedures

Coordinate evacuation of casualties according to worksite evacuation procedures

Arrange support service for personnel involved in the incident in accordance with workplace principles and procedures

Communicate essential incident details

Maintain communication with relevant personnel using media and equipment

Communicate first aid information with other providers/carers to meet their needs and in accordance with workplace procedures

Provide information calmly to reassure casualty, adopting a communication style to match casualty level of consciousness

Required Skills and Knowledge

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

Assess the situation

Identify physical hazards and minimise according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements and workplace procedures

Assess risks to first aider and others and determine response to ensure prompt control of situation

Ascertain and prioritise need for emergency services/medical assistance and undertake triage where required

Manage the casualty

Seek agreement for management of casualty injury/illness from appropriate person, where relevant

Determine welfare procedure and implement according to casualty needs

Control effects of injury and determine first aid management to meet the needs of the casualty and situation

Administer medication according to relevant legislation and manufacturer/supplier instructions and subject to casualty regime

Monitor and respond to casualty condition in a timely manner in accordance with effective first aid principles

Correctly operate life support equipment, where appropriate, according to relevant legislation and manufacturer/supplier instructions

Finalise management according to casualty needs and first aid principles

Coordinate first aid activities until arrival of medical assistance

Identify available resources and establish communication links with emergency management services and medical assistance personnel as required

Deploy correct amount of resources to appropriate locations in an effective manner to ensure timely arrival of required resources

Document provision of resources and recommend modifications

Monitor management of casualties in accordance with first aid principles and workplace procedures

Coordinate evacuation of casualties according to worksite evacuation procedures

Arrange support service for personnel involved in the incident in accordance with workplace principles and procedures

Communicate essential incident details

Maintain communication with relevant personnel using media and equipment

Communicate first aid information with other providers/carers to meet their needs and in accordance with workplace procedures

Provide information calmly to reassure casualty, adopting a communication style to match casualty level of consciousness

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include the ability to:

assess and monitor casualty’s need for emergency services, medical assistance and other support

apply first aid management techniques

select and use first aid resources and equipment

identify hazards and risks to self, casualty and others and apply control measures

use electronic and manual communication systems

complete workplace forms

accurately document casualty conditions and treatment

coordinate communications, resources and incident management activities

communicate clearly and unambiguously with personnel under stress

interpret information about changing conditions, hazards and individuals’ needs, and make prompt decisions about appropriate action and allocation of resources.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

organisational procedures, including those covering:

safety, hazards and hazard control

incident, fire and accident

environmental protection

risk assessment/risk management

hazards that may arise in the job/work environment, and:

their possible causes

potential consequences

risks

appropriate risk controls

basic anatomy and physiology

respiratory/circulatory system

basic toxicology

types and application of medications used in first aid.

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Regulatory framework

The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used, and include one or more of the following:

legislative requirements, including work health and safety (WHS)

industry codes of practice and guidelines

environmental regulations and guidelines

Australian and other standards

licence and certification requirements

All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent health, safety and environment (HSE) requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and HSE requirements, the HSE requirements take precedence.

Procedures

All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures.

Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, include one or more of the following:

emergency procedures

work instructions

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

safe work method statements (SWMS)

formulas/recipes

batch sheets

temporary instructions

any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant

Injuries and conditions managed

Injuries and conditions managed include one or more of the following:

abdominal injuries

allergic reactions

bleeding

burns (thermal, chemical, friction and electrical)

cardiac conditions

chemical contamination

cold injuries

crush injuries

dislocations

drowning

envenomation (snake, spider, insect and marine bites)

environmental conditions (hypothermia, dehydration and heat stroke)

epilepsy, diabetes, asthma and other medical conditions

eye injuries

fractures

head injuries

insect/marine bites

minor skin injuries

neck and spinal injuries

needle stick injuries

poisoning and toxic substances

respiratory management of asthma and/or choking

shock

smoke inhalation

soft tissue injuries, including sprains, strains, dislocations

substance abuse and illicit drugs

unconsciousness, including not breathing and no pulse

First aid management

First aid management includes the following:

administration of analgesic gases

administration of medications

cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

semi-automatic external defibrillator (SAED)

expired air resuscitation (EAR)

infection control

bleeding control

airway management

delivery of oxygen

care of unconscious

First aid management requires consideration of the following:

location and nature of the workplace

the environmental conditions (e.g. electricity, biological risks, weather and motor vehicle accidents)

location of emergency service personnel

the use and availability of first aid equipment and resources

infection control

allergies to medications

Medications include one or more of the following:

oxygen

pain relief - paracetamol in accordance with state and territory legislation, analgesics (penthrane, entonox - used in mining industry)

asthma - aerosol bronchodilators: casualty's own or from first aid kit in accordance with state and territory legislation

severe allergic reactions - adrenaline: subject to casualty's own regime

heart attack - aspirin

First aid management must be documented and include, as appropriate, the following:

time

fluid intake/output

blood

vomit

faeces

urine

administration of medication, including time, date, person administering, dose

vital signs

First aid principles

Established first aid principles include the following:

checking the site for danger to self, casualty and others minimising the danger

checking and maintaining casualty's airway, breathing and circulation

Resources and equipment

Resources and equipment, appropriate to the risk, include one or more of the following:

blood pressure cuff

oxygen resuscitation/cylinders

defibrillation units

pressure bandages

thermometers

injections

backboards

stretchers

soft bag resuscitator

first aid kits

eyewash

thermal blankets

pocket face masks

rubber gloves

dressing

spacer device

cervical collars

Communication systems

Communication systems include one or more of the following:

mobile phones

satellite phones

HF/VHF radio

flags

flares

two-way radio

email

electronic equipment

other communication methods/equipment defined in organisation procedures

Hazards and risks

Hazards and risks must be identified and controlled.

Hazards include one or more of the following:

unavailable first aid equipment (oxygen cylinders and defibrillator)

bodily fluids

other hazards associated with casualty management process

heat, smoke, darkness, dust or other atmospheric hazards

electricity

gas

gases and liquids under pressure

structural hazards

structural collapse

equipment failures

industrial (machinery, equipment and product)

equipment or product mass

noise, rotational equipment or vibration

plant services (steam, condensate and cooling water)

limited head spaces or overhangs

working at heights, in restricted or confined spaces, or in environments subjected to heat, noise, dusts or vapours

flammability and explosivity

hazardous products and materials

unauthorised/other personnel or bystanders

sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions

slippery surfaces, spills or leaks

extreme weather

other hazards that might arise

Identifying risks requires consideration of specific hazards, including the following:

what level of harm can occur

how harm can occur (various chains of events that could result in harm from the hazard)

the likelihood that harm will occur