Modification History
HLT07 Version 4 |
HLT07 Version 5 |
Comments |
HLTFA302B Provide first aid in remote situation |
HLTFA302C Provide first aid in remote situation |
ISC upgrade changes to remove references to old OHS legislation and replace with references to new WHS legislation. Updated unit codes to First Aid references. |
Unit Descriptor
Descriptor |
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid to a casualty in a remote and/or isolated situation |
Application of the Unit
Application |
This unit is appropriate for those undertaking first aid work in remote or isolated workplace situations Application of these skills and knowledge should be contextualised as required to address specific industry, enterprise or workplace requirements and to address specific risks and hazards and associated injuries |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains Employability Skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements define the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the Element. Terms in italics are elaborated in the Range Statement. |
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 |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Essential knowledge: The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes knowledge of:
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Essential skills: It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes the ability to:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Critical aspects of assessment: |
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Method of assessment may include: |
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Access and equity considerations: |
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Related unit: |
This unit should be assessed either after or in conjunction with achievement of the following related competency unit:
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
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Contextualisation to address specific requirements may include: |
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Preparation for isolated/remote travel may include: |
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In remote/isolated situations consideration to travel or wait would depend upon: |
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Documentation, especially in remote/isolated situations may include recording: |
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Authorised health worker may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable