ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1

Perform immediate lifesaving first aid pending the arrival of medical assistance

a

The priorities of first aid care are correctly applied in a real or simulated first aid situation

b

The DRABC action plan is correctly used to identify and control danger, loss of consciousness, loss of airway, breathing and circulation

c

An unconscious casualty is correctly placed in stable side position and the steps in clearing the airways to promote breathing in accordance with established first aid procedures

d

The correct method of expired air resuscitation (EAR), external cardiac compression (ECC) and cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is applied in a real life resuscitation situation, or in a simulated exercise using a mannequin

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

2

Recognise the symptoms and signs of acute illness and/or injury and take appropriate action

a

The symptoms and signs of the most common causes of unconsciousness are correctly identified

b

A real or simulated unconscious casualty is cared for in accordance with established first aid procedures

c

Causes of respiratory failure and breathing difficulty are correctly identified and appropriate care is provided for a real or simulated casualty with obstructed breathing

d

The symptoms and signs of a casualty with angina pain, heart attack and heart failure are correctly identified

e

Symptoms and signs of acute abdominal and pelvic injury are correctly identified and appropriate immediate first aid treatment of these conditions is provided in a real or simulated situation

f

Facial, ear and eye injuries in a real or simulated first aid situation are correctly managed in accordance with established first aid procedures

g

The symptoms and signs of poisoning, bites and stings are correctly identified and appropriate immediate management of these conditions is provided in a real or simulated situation

h

A real or simulated conscious casualty with an acute illness and/or injury is cared for in accordance with established first aid procedures

3

Manage wounds and bleeding

a

Severe external bleeding is correctly controlled in a real or simulated situation

b

The symptoms and signs of severe internal bleeding are correctly identified and appropriate immediate management of these conditions is provided in a real or simulated situation

c

The symptoms and signs of shock as a result of severe injury are correctly identified and appropriate immediate management of shock is provided in a real or simulated situation

d

A real or simulated laceration, abrasion and a deep puncture wound are correctly managed in accordance with established procedures

e

The signs of wound infection are correctly identified and a real or simulated wound infection is correctly managed in accordance with established procedures

4

Manage burns

a

Immediate rescue procedures are correctly used in real or simulated first aid situations involving a burned casualty

b

The severity of a burn is correctly assessed in terms of depth, position and size in accordance with established first aid procedures

c

The correct method of treatment for burns and associated shock is correctly applied in real or simulated first aid situations involving a burned casualty

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

5

Manage bone, joint and muscle injuries

a

Symptoms and signs of fractures (simple and complicated), are correctly recognised in accordance with established first aid procedures

b

Problems and treatment associated with dislocated joints are correctly managed in accordance with established first aid procedures

c

First aid treatment of pelvic and chest injuries and fractures of limbs, including immobilisation techniques is correctly performed as per established procedures

d

A real or simulated casualty with suspected head, neck or back injuries is correctly cared for in accordance with established first aid procedures

e

The symptoms and signs of sprains and strains are correctly identified in accordance with established first aid procedures

f

The RICE method of treatment of sprains and strains is correctly used in real or simulated first aid situations involving sprains and strains

6

Adapt first aid procedures for remote situations

a

Safety precautions needed to prevent accidents, illness and injuries and infection in remote area situations are correctly applied in real or simulated situations

b

Factors involved in the prevention of heat and cold exposure are identified.

c

The symptoms and signs of a real or simulated casualty exposed to heat or cold are correctly identified, including hyperthermia and hypothermia and appropriate management of the casualty carried out in accordance with established first aid procedures

d

A real or simulated ill or injured person in remote conditions is correctly cared for until help arrives, including the monitoring of airway, breathing and heart beat, the control of pain, hydration and the maintenance of body temperature.

e

A real or simulated casualty with 'severe injuries' in a remote situation is correctly cared for, including preparation for transport

f

First aid and emergency equipment required for remote area situations is correctly identified and used in real or simulated situations in accordance with established first aid procedures