Assessment Requirements for HLTAID006 Provide advanced first aid

Release: 5

Assessment Requirements for HLTAID006 Provide advanced first aid

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 5	Updated: assessor requirements statement foundation skills lead in statement licensing statement modification history to reflect 2012 standards Equivalent outcome.
Release 4	Updated mapping information. Changes to assessment requirements. Equivalent outcome.
Release 3	Updated mapping information. Equivalent outcome.
Release 2	Minor changes to formatting to improve readability.
Release 1	This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 1.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. Significant changes to elements and performance criteria, changes to scope of unit. Removal of embedded content from HLTFA412A Apply First Aid. New evidence requirements for assessment. Removal of pre-requisite unit.

Performance Evidence

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role.

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

followed DRSABCD in line with ARC guidelines, including:

performed 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

performed 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

performed at least 2 minutes of Bag-valve-mask ventilation and at least 2 minutes of compression during a two rescuer procedure on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor

responded appropriately in the event of regurgitation or vomiting

managed the unconscious breathing casualty

followed the prompts of a Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

followed single rescue procedure, including the demonstration of a rotation of operators with minimal interruptions to compressions

responded to at least three simulated first aid scenarios contextualised to the candidate’s workplace/community setting, including:

demonstrated safe manual handling techniques

conducted a visual and verbal secondary survey assessment of the casualty

assessed vital signs (respirations, pulse and temperature)

communicated effectively with a first aid team providing direction and coordination of other first aiders

post-incident debrief and evaluation

provided an accurate verbal and written report of the incident

applied first aid procedures for the following:

allergic reaction

anaphylaxis

bleeding control

choking and airway obstruction

conducted a basic triage for multiple casualty incident

envenomation (using pressure immobilisation)

fractures, sprains and strains (using arm slings, roller bandages or other appropriate immobilisation principles)

head, neck and spinal injuries (using immobilisation principles)

respiratory distress - including asthma

seizures - including epilepsy

shock

located and interpreted workplace policies and procedures

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

State/Territory regulations, first aid codes of practice and workplace procedures including:

ARC guidelines relevant to provision of CPR and first aid

guidelines of Australian national peak clinical bodies

safe work practices to deal with risks and potential hazards including manual handling, hazardous substances, dangerous goods and chemicals

infection control principles and procedures, including use of standard precautions

requirements for currency of skill and knowledge

legal, workplace and community considerations including:

awareness of potential need for stress-management techniques and available support following an emergency situation

capabilities of emergency management services

consent

duty of care requirements

importance of debriefing

own skills and limitations

legal requirements of administration of medication and the rights and responsibilities of the First Aider in the workplace regarding medication

privacy and confidentiality requirements

respectful behaviour towards a casualty

considerations when providing first aid including:

airway obstruction due to body position

appropriate duration and cessation of CPR

appropriate use of an AED

assessment and interpretation of vital signs, including respirations, temperature and pulse

chain of survival

how to conduct a visual and verbal secondary survey assessment of casualty

priorities of management in first aid when dealing with life-threatening conditions

procedures for dealing with casualties who are aged or infirmed

procedures for dealing with major and minor accidents in the workplace

procedures when providing first aid to children

standard precautions

principles and procedures for first aid management of the following scenarios, including complications:

abdominal injuries

allergic reaction

anaphylaxis

basic care of a wound

bleeding control

burns, including thermal, chemical, friction and electrical

cardiac conditions, including chest pain

choking and airway obstruction

crush injuries

diabetes

drowning

emergency childbirth

envenomation

environmental impact including hypothermia, hyperthermia, dehydration and heat stroke

eye and ear injuries

febrile convulsions

head, neck and spinal injuries

levels of consciousness

needle stick injuries

poisoning and toxic substances

respiratory distress, including asthma

seizures, including epilepsy

shock

skin injuries

soft tissue musculoskeletal, including injuries including sprains, strains, dislocations and fractures

stroke

substance misuse, including common drugs and alcohol, including illicit drugs

basic anatomy and physiology relating to:

how to recognise a person is not breathing normally

chest, skeleton, joints and muscles

response/level of consciousness

upper airway and effect of positional change

considerations in provision of first aid for specified conditions

Assessment Conditions

Skills must be demonstrated working individually in an environment that provides realistic in-depth, industry-validated scenarios and simulations to assess candidates’ skills and knowledge.

Assessment resources must include:

adult and infant resuscitation manikins in line with ARC Guidelines for the purpose of assessment of CPR procedures

adrenaline auto-injector training device

AED training device.

bag-valve-mask

eye patch

placebo bronchodilator and spacer device

roller bandages

thermometer

triangular bandages

workplace first Aid kit

workplace injury, trauma and/or illness record, or other appropriate workplace incident report form

wound dressings

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

Assessor requirements

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Links

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