Assessment Requirements for HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site

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Assessment Requirements for HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site

Modification History

Not applicable.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the workplace or community setting.

There must be evidence that the candidate has completed the following tasks in line with State/Territory regulations, first aid codes of practice, first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines and workplace or site procedures:

managed, in line with ARC guidelines, the unconscious, breathing casualty including appropriate positioning to reduce the risk of airway compromise

managed, in line with ARC guidelines, the unconscious, non-breathing adult including:

performing at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) (5 cycles of both compressions and ventilations) on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor

performing at least 2 minutes of ventilation and at least 2 minutes of compressions during a two-rescuer procedure on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor

following the prompts of an automated external defibrillator (AED) to deliver at least one shock

responding appropriately in the event of regurgitation or vomiting

demonstrating a rotation of operators with minimal interruptions to compressions

managed, in line with ARC guidelines, the unconscious, non-breathing infant, including:

performing at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR (5 cycles both compressions and ventilations) on an infant resuscitation manikin placed on a firm surface

managed casualties, with the following:

anaphylaxis

asthma

non-life-threatening bleeding

choking

minor wound cleaning and dressing

nosebleed

shock

envenomation, using pressure immobilisation

fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains, using appropriate immobilisation techniques for remote situations and appropriate equipment improvisations

head, neck and spinal injuries

hypothermia and hyperthermia

life threatening bleeding requiring use of tourniquets and haemostatic dressings

responded to at least one simulated first aid incident contextualised to the candidate’s workplace or community setting, where the candidate has no knowledge of the casualty’s condition prior to starting treatment, including:

identifying the casualty’s illness or injury through history, signs and symptoms

using personal protective equipment (PPE) as required

conducting a secondary survey assessment

assessing vital signs respirations, pulse, temperature

level of consciousness

providing appropriate first aid treatment

conveying incident details to emergency services or advising casualty on any required post incident action

providing an accurate verbal and written report of the incident

reviewing the incident

conducted a basic triage for a multiple casualty incident.

Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

guidelines and procedures including:

ARC guidelines relevant to the provision of first aid

first aid guidelines from Australian national peak clinical bodies including those relevant to remote or isolated sites

potential incident hazards and risk minimisation processes when providing first aid

infection control procedures, including use of standard precautions and resuscitation barrier devices

requirements for currency of skill and knowledge

first aid codes of practice

appropriate workplace or site procedures relevant to the provision of first aid

contents of first aid kits

legal, workplace and community considerations including:

duty of care requirements

own skills and limitations

consent and how it relates to the conscious and unconscious casualty

privacy and confidentiality requirements

awareness of potential need for stress management techniques and available support for rescuers

in relation to the administration of medication

legal requirements

the five rights

the responsibilities of the first aider

considerations when providing CPR, including:

upper airway and effect of positional change

appropriate duration and cessation of CPR

appropriate use of an AED

safety and maintenance procedures for an AED

chain of survival

how to access emergency services

techniques for providing CPR to adults, children and infants including:

how to recognise that a casualty is unconscious and not breathing normally

rate, ratio and depth of compressions and ventilations

correct hand positioning for compressions

basic anatomy, physiology and the differences between adults, children and infants relating to CPR

signs, symptoms and management of the following conditions or injuries:

allergic reaction

anaphylaxis

asthma

non-life-threatening bleeding

burns

cardiac conditions, including chest pain

choking

diabetes

drowning

envenomation - all current treatments

eye injuries

fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains

head, neck and spinal injuries

hypothermia

hyperthermia

minor wounds

nose-bleed

poisoning

seizures

shock

sharps injuries

stroke

life threatening bleeding including use of tourniquets and haemostatic dressings

considerations when providing first aid including:

assessment, interpretation and documentation of vital signs, including normal clinical values for respirations, temperature, pulse and level of consciousness

how to conduct a secondary assessment of a casualty

basic triage processes

ongoing care requirements of casualty beyond initial treatment

remote considerations in the provision of first aid, including:

the nature of remote or isolated sites and how this may impact on first aid management

key features, functions and limitations of different types of emergency communication equipment used in remote or isolated sites, and factors that affect choice:

radio equipment

mobile phones

satellite phones

alerting and tracking devices including personal locator beacons (PLBs)

management options relating to transporting casualty, including aero-medical evacuation

specific considerations contextualised to alpine, desert, marine, rural or remote settings and tropical environments

methods used to assist emergency services to locate incident sites and the key features, functions and limitations of resources used to assist:

verbal directions

flags

flares or smoke

fires

use of man-made and natural resources to supplement first aid equipment

content of remote area first aid kits

content of remote area medication boxes

psychological impacts of first aid incidents on rescuers and how to seek help.

Assessment Conditions

Each candidate to demonstrate skills in an environment that provides realistic in-depth, scenarios and simulations to assess candidates’ skills and knowledge.

Scenarios must concentrate on the significance of remote or isolated site circumstances.

Due to the nature of this type of training, it is acceptable for the performance evidence to be collected in a simulated environment.

Compression and ventilation skills must be demonstrated on resuscitation manikins following ARC guidelines for the purpose of assessment of CPR procedures.

Assessment must ensure access to:

adult and infant resuscitation manikin following ARC guidelines for the purpose of assessment of CPR procedures

adrenaline auto-injector training device

AED training devices

placebo bronchodilator and spacer device

haemostatic dressings

haemostatic wound packing trainer

thermometers

tourniquets

tourniquet trainer

different types of wound dressings and bandages

blankets and items to manage a casualty for shock

personal protective equipment (PPE)

workplace injury, trauma or illness record, or other appropriate workplace or site incident report form, which includes space for recording vital signs of casualties

remote first aid kits

immobilisation devices.

Simulated assessment environments must simulate real-life situations where these skills and knowledge would be performed, with all the relevant equipment and resources of that workplace or community environment.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations’ requirements for assessors and must hold this unit or demonstrate equivalent skills and knowledge to that contained within this unit.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ced1390f-48d9-4ab0-bd50-b015e5485705