Apply first aid

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 HLTFA311A, 'Apply first aid'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Apply first aid' 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

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Assess the situation

1.1 Identify assess and minimise hazards in the situation that may pose a risk of injury or illness to self and others

1.2 Minimise immediate risk to self and casualty's health and safety by controlling any hazard in accordance with work health and safety requirements

1.3 Assess casualty and identify injuries, illnesses and conditions

2. Apply first aid procedures

2.1 Adopt a communication style to match the casualty’s level of consciousness

2.2 Use available resources and equipment to make the casualty as comfortable as possible

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

2.4 Determine and explain relevant first aid procedures to provide comfort

2.5 Seek consent from casualty prior to applying first aid management

2.6 Provide first aid management in accordance with established first aid principles and procedures

2.7 Seek first aid assistance from others in a timely manner and as appropriate

2.8 Correctly operate first aid equipment for first aid management according to manufacturer/supplier’s instructions and procedures

2.9 Use safe manual handling techniques

2.10 Monitor casualty's condition and respond in accordance with established first aid principles and procedures

2.11 Finalise casualty management according to casualty’s needs and first aid principles

3. Communicate details of the incident

3.1 Request ambulance support and/or appropriate medical assistance according to relevant circumstance

3.2 Accurately convey observation of casualty’s condition and management activities to ambulance services / relieving personnel

3.3 Accurately assess and report details of casualty’s physical condition, changes in conditions, management and response to management in line with established procedures

3.4 Maintain confidentiality of records and information in line with privacy principles and statutory and/or organisation policies

4. Evaluate own performance

4.1 Seek feedback from appropriate clinical expert

4.2 Recognise the possible psychological impacts on rescuers involved in critical incidents

4.3 Participate in debriefing/evaluation to improve future response and address individual needs


Qualifications and Skillsets

HLTFA311A appears in the following qualifications:

  • ICT40310 - Certificate IV in Telecommunications Radio Communications
  • SIT30512 - Certificate III in Guiding
  • CPP30411 - Certificate III in Security Operations
  • SIT31012 - Certificate III in Catering Operations
  • CHC70208 - Vocational Graduate Certificate in Community Services Practice (Client assessment and case management)
  • CHC51408 - Diploma of Youth Work
  • CHC30408 - Certificate III in Disability
  • CHC50108 - Diploma of Disability
  • CHC70108 - Vocational Graduate Certificate in Community Services Practice (Statutory child protection)
  • CHC50908 - Diploma of Children's Services (Early childhood education and care)
  • DEF33112 - Certificate III in Military Land Engineering
  • SFI30211 - Certificate III in Fishing Operations
  • SFI20211 - Certificate II in Fishing Operations
  • SFI20111 - Certificate II in Aquaculture
  • SFI30111 - Certificate III in Aquaculture
  • TLI31710 - Certificate III in Mobile Crane Operations
  • TLI31510 - Certificate III in Stevedoring
  • TLI42010 - Certificate IV in Logistics
  • TLI32310 - Certificate III in Electric Passenger Train Guard
  • TLI21510 - Certificate II in Furniture Removal
  • TLI31710 - Certificate III in Mobile Crane Operations
  • TLI31510 - Certificate III in Stevedoring
  • TLI42010 - Certificate IV in Logistics
  • TLI32310 - Certificate III in Electric Passenger Train Guard
  • TLI21510 - Certificate II in Furniture Removal
  • HLT61307 - Advanced Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health (Community Care)
  • UEG20411 - Certificate II in Gas Industry Cylinder Operations
  • UEG20211 - Certificate II in Gas Industry Pipeline Operations
  • UEG20511 - Certificate II in Gaseous Fuel Delivery Operations
  • UEG40311 - Certificate IV in Gas Supply Industry Operations
  • UEG20311 - Certificate II in Gas Industry Transmission Pipeline Construction
  • UEG30211 - Certificate III in Gas Supply Industry Operations
  • DEF42712 - Certificate IV in Military Land Engineering
  • HLT43712 - Certificate IV in Optical Technology
  • CPP41312 - Certificate IV in Swimming Pool and Spa Service
  • UEE30111 - Certificate III in Business Equipment
  • UEE30211 - Certificate III in Computer Systems Equipment
  • UEE30311 - Certificate III in Custom Electronics Installations
  • UEE30411 - Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications
  • UEE30611 - Certificate III in Electrical Machine Repair
  • UEE30711 - Certificate III in Switchgear and Controlgear
  • UEE30811 - Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
  • UEE31011 - Certificate III in Fire Protection Control
  • UEE30911 - Certificate III in Electronics and Communications
  • UEE31111 - Certificate III in Gaming Electronics
  • UEE31211 - Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control
  • UEE31411 - Certificate III in Security Equipment
  • UEE31511 - Certificate III in Rail - Communications and Networks
  • UEE32111 - Certificate III in Appliance Service
  • UEE32011 - Certificate III in Renewable Energy - ELV
  • UEE33011 - Certificate III in Electrical Fitting
  • CPP31212 - Certificate III in Swimming Pool and Spa Service
  • CPP20212 - Certificate II in Security Operations
  • DEF41412 - Certificate IV in Defence Diving
  • DEF50612 - Diploma of Explosive Ordnance
  • DEF32612 - Certificate III in Field Petroleum Operations
  • DEF32412 - Certificate III in Air Dispatch
  • DEF32712 - Certificate III in Intelligence Operations
  • DEF40512 - Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance Operations
  • DEF42212 - Certificate IV in Military Leadership
  • DEF10112 - Certificate I in Defence Force Cadets
  • DEF51512 - Diploma of Military Leadership
  • DEF40412 - Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance Maintenance
  • DEF31012 - Certificate III in Maritime Operations
  • CHC40312 - Certificate IV in Disability
  • CHC40412 - Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
  • CHC41212 - Certificate IV in Children's Services (Outside school hours care)
  • CHC40212 - Certificate IV in Home and Community Care
  • CHC40912 - Certificate IV in Social Housing
  • CHC42512 - Certificate IV in Community Services (Information, advice and referral)
  • CHC51512 - Diploma of Youth Justice
  • CHC50612 - Diploma of Community Services Work
  • CHC30212 - Certificate III in Aged Care
  • CHC41812 - Certificate IV in Youth Work
  • CHC30112 - Certificate III in Community Services Work
  • CHC52312 - Diploma of Community Services (Development and or Humanitarian Assistance)
  • CHC52212 - Diploma of Community Services Coordination
  • CHC20112 - Certificate II in Community Services
  • CHC30812 - Certificate III in Education Support
  • CHC40512 - Certificate IV in Mental Health
  • CHC30712 - Certificate III in Children's Services
  • CHC30312 - Certificate III in Home and Community Care
  • HLT41412 - Certificate IV in Cast Technology
  • HLT50112 - Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine Remedial Massage (An Mo Tui Na)
  • HLT42512 - Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
  • HLT60112 - Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine
  • HLT43012 - Certificate IV in Dental Assisting
  • HLT42112 - Certificate IV in Cardiac Technology
  • HLT50512 - Diploma of Dental Technology
  • HLT61012 - Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine
  • HLT41912 - Certificate IV in Sleep technology
  • HLT43312 - Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting
  • HLT50212 - Diploma of Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies
  • HLT42712 - Certificate IV in Aromatherapy
  • HLT51712 - Diploma of Reflexology
  • HLT31812 - Certificate III in Dental Assisting
  • HLT60712 - Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda
  • HLT41212 - Certificate IV in Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation
  • HLT60612 - Advanced Diploma of Homoeopathy
  • HLT41312 - Certificate IV in Audiometric Assessment
  • HLT30212 - Certificate III in Non-Emergency Client Transport
  • HLT42812 - Certificate IV in Kinesiology
  • HLT43612 - Certificate IV in Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology
  • HLT41812 - Certificate IV in Pathology
  • HLT21112 - Certificate II in Emergency Medical Service First Response
  • HLT60512 - Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy
  • BSB30712 - Certificate III in Work Health and Safety
  • HLT40312 - Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice
  • HLT31912 - Certificate III in Ambulance Communications (Call-taking)
  • HLT32712 - Certificate III in Dental Laboratory Assisting
  • HLT32512 - Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
  • HLT60412 - Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics
  • HLT43112 - Certificate IV in Defence Health Care
  • HLT33212 - Certificate III in Aboriginal and-or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
  • HLT32612 - Certificate III in Pathology
  • HLT41112 - Certificate IV in Ambulance Communications
  • HLT33112 - Certificate III in Basic Health Care
  • HLT21312 - Certificate II in Aboriginal and-or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
  • HLT51612 - Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled-Division 2 nursing)
  • PUA21312 - Certificate II in Public Safety (SES)
  • PUA31312 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue)
  • PUA30412 - Certificate III in Public Safety (SES Rescue)
  • PUA41112 - Certificate IV in Public Safety (Community Safety)
  • PUA51012 - Diploma of Public Safety (Community Safety)
  • DEF42612 - Certificate IV in Military Land Operations
  • SIT40412 - Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
  • SIT20312 - Certificate II in Kitchen Operations
  • SIT20512 - Certificate II in Holiday Parks and Resorts
  • SIT40512 - Certificate IV in Asian Cookery
  • SIT20412 - Certificate II in Asian Cookery
  • SIT30812 - Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
  • SIT30912 - Certificate III in Asian Cookery
  • SIT31112 - Certificate III in Patisserie
  • SIT40612 - Certificate IV in Catering Operations
  • SIT40712 - Certificate IV in Patisserie
  • PUA20613 - Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)
  • PUA20713 - Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting Operations)
  • PUA60513 - Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Firefighting Management)
  • PUA30613 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)
  • PUA30713 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting Operations)
  • PUA40313 - Certificate IV in Public Safety (Firefighting Supervision)
  • PUA60913 - Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Fire Investigation)
  • PUA50513 - Diploma of Public Safety (Firefighting Management)
  • MAR10213 - Certificate I in Maritime Operations (Linesperson)
  • TLI42513 - Certificate IV in Traffic Operations
  • CHC41912 - Certificate IV in Youth Justice
  • TLI22313 - Certificate II in Rail Customer Service
  • TLI33313 - Certificate III in Furniture Removal
  • RII30713 - Certificate III in Mine Emergency Response and Rescue
  • TLI42613 - Certificate IV in Train Driving
  • ICT40313 - Certificate IV in Telecommunications Radio Communications
  • TLI22413 - Certificate II in Furniture Removal
  • RII21113 - Certificate II in Drilling Oil/Gas (On shore)
  • TLI33513 - Certificate III in Stevedoring
  • TLI33213 - Certificate III in Terminal Train Driving
  • TLI33113 - Certificate III in Rail Customer Service
  • RII30715 - Certificate III in Mine Emergency Response and Rescue

And the skillsets: