Provide first aid in remote situation

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver HLTFA302A, 'Provide first aid in remote situation'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Provide first aid in remote situation' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements and Performance Criteria

Element

Performance Criteria

1

Prepare to respond to emergency in a remote situation

1.1

Prepare for isolated travel or work, accounting for expected contingencies

1.2

Assess casualty's condition and determine appropriate response in order to minimise hazards and determine need for medical assistance

1.3

Evaluate options for transporting casualty or waiting for medical assistance in relation to environmental issues, transport availability and casualty's condition

2

Provide first aid in a remote situation

2.1

Determine and explain the nature of casualty's injury/condition and relevant first aid procedures to provide comfort

2.2

Seek consent from casualty prior to applying first aid management

2.3

Provide first aid response to address casualty's condition and in accordance with effective first aid principles

2.4

Respond to the casualty in a culturally aware, sensitive and respectful manner

2.5

Monitor casualty's condition and undertake ongoing first aid procedures as required

2.6

Calmly provide information to reassure casualty during the wait for medical assistance, adopting a communication style to match the casualty's level of consciousness

2.7

Provide shelter from elements in accordance with environmental conditions

2.8

Document condition of casualty over time to assist in on-going management

3

Work in conjunction with medical and emergency services support

3.1

Establish communication links to medical services, using relevant communication equipment to ensure prompt control action is undertaken

3.2

Request ambulance support or appropriate medical assistance according to relevant circumstances

3.3

Administer medication under direct instruction from an authorised health worker as required

3.4

Assist in the evacuation of the casualty by following directions given by emergency services as required

4

Evaluate the incident

4.1

Evaluate management of the incident and where required develop an action plan in consultation with relevant parties

4.2

Participate in debriefing/evaluation in order to improve future operations and address individual's needs

4.3

Formulate and review contingency planning to identify and select improved or alternative management principles and procedures as required


Qualifications and Skillsets

HLTFA302A appears in the following qualifications:

  • PUA31310 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue)
  • CSC30207 - Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Custodial)
  • CSC30107 - Certificate III in Correctional Practice
  • CSC30307 - Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Community)
  • FPI30205 - Certificate III in Harvesting and Haulage
  • AHC30110 - Certificate III in Agriculture
  • SIT30107 - Certificate III in Tourism
  • SIT31209 - Certificate III in Holiday Parks and Resorts
  • SIT40809 - Certificate IV in Holiday Parks and Resorts
  • SIT60307 - Advanced Diploma of Hospitality
  • SIT60107 - Advanced Diploma of Tourism
  • SIT50307 - Diploma of Hospitality
  • SIT30507 - Certificate III in Tourism (Guiding)
  • SIT40207 - Certificate IV in Tourism
  • SIT50409 - Diploma of Holiday Parks and Resorts
  • SIT50107 - Diploma of Tourism
  • SIT40107 - Certificate IV in Tourism (Guiding)
  • CPP30711 - Certificate III in Waste Management