Elements and Performance Criteria

Element

Performance Criteria

1

Assess the situation

1.1

Identify, assess and minimise hazards that may pose a risk of injury or illness to self and others

1.2

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

1.3

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

1.4

Deploy resources to appropriate locations as required in line with workplace procedures

2

Manage the casualty(s)

2.1

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

2.2

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

2.3

Seek consent for management of the casualty's injury/illness from person(s) where relevant

2.4

Determine and implement welfare procedure according to casualty(s) needs

2.5

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

2.6

Assist with self-medication in accordance with State/Territory regulations, legislation and policies and manufacturer's/supplier's instructions and subject to casualty's regime

2.7

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

2.8

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

2.9

Apply safety procedures for operation of pressurised gases

2.10

Use safe manual handling techniques

2.11

Finalise management according to casualty's needs and first aid principles

3

Coordinate first aid activities until arrival of medical assistance

3.1

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

3.2

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

3.3

Document the provision of resources and recommend modifications as required

3.4

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

3.5

Coordinate evacuation of casualties according to relevant evacuation procedures

3.6

Arrange support services for personnel involved in the incident in accordance with relevant principles and procedures

4

Communicate essential incident details

4.1

Maintain communication with relevant personnel using appropriate media and equipment

4.2

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

4.3

Calmly provide information to reassure casualty, adopting a communication style to match the casualty's level of consciousness

4.4

Prepare an incident report in line with organisation requirements

4.5

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

5

Evaluate the incident

5.1

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

5.2

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

5.3

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