Mapping	Notes	Date
Is superseded by and equivalent to CSCSAS023 - Support a response to medical emergencies		03/Feb/2020
Supersedes and is equivalent to CSCSAS206A - Respond to medical emergencies	This unit was released in CSC Correctional Services Training Package release 1.0 and meets the requirements of the Standards for Training Packages. Assessment requirements revised.	02/Aug/2015

Release	Release date
1 1 (this release)	03/Aug/2015

CodeSort Table listing Training packages that include this unit by the Code column	TitleSort Table listing Training packages that include this unit by the Title column	Release
CSC - Correctional Services Training Package	Correctional Services Training Package	1.0-1.1

CodeSort Table listing Qualifications that include this unit by the Code column	TitleSort Table listing Qualifications that include this unit by the Title column	Usage Recommendation	Release
CSC20115 - Certificate II in Justice Services	Certificate II in Justice Services	Superseded	1
CSC30115 - Certificate III in Correctional Practice	Certificate III in Correctional Practice	Superseded	1
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Scheme	Code	Classification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier	069907	First Aid

Scheme	Code	Classification value	Start date	End date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier	069907	First Aid	02/Nov/2015

Unit of competency

Modification History

Release

Comments

This unit was released in CSC Correctional Services Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages.

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to CSCSAS206A Respond to medical emergencies.

Application

This unit describes the skills required to provide an immediate response to medical emergencies and preserve the incident site.

This unit applies to those working in detention centres, correctional centres or prisons, community corrections offices, justice administration offices and on work sites where detainees, prisoners or offenders are under statutory supervision.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to working with offenders and detainees and administering first aid.

Those undertaking this unit work with moderate support at all times and undertake tasks with a limited number of familiar steps.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

Competency Field

Safety and security

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.
1. Provide an immediate response to urgent conditions	1.1 Control any hazards and consider the safety of self, the casualty and others in all action taken. 1.2 Assess the casualty’s condition in line with established first aid principles. 1.3 Call for medical support according to the casualty’s condition, using appropriate alarm codes and responses. 1.4 Provide first aid management and monitor the casualty’s vital signs. 1.5 Record and report incidents and own response. 1.6 Participate in incident debriefing and counselling.
2. Supervise an incident site	2.1 Assess the degree of risk and apply emergency procedures, considering the safety of self and others in all actions taken. 2.2 Maintain a calm and confident manner in all communication and actions. 2.3 Comply precisely with your organisation’s work health and safety (WHS) and infection control guidelines. 2.4 Call for specialist help according to the urgency of the situation. 2.5 Report all aspects of the incident and response accurately and according to the required process.

Foundation Skills

The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.

ACSF levels indicative of performance:

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Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.

Unit Mapping Information

Supersedes and is equivalent to CSCSAS206A Respond to medical emergencies.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=114e25cd-3a2c-4490-baae-47d68dcd2fde

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release

Comments

These Assessment Requirements were released in CSC Correctional Services Training Package release 1.0 and meet the Standards for Training Packages.

Assessment Requirements revised

Please refer to the advice in the CSC Assessment Guide.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least two occasions.

applying infection control precautions and other WHS guidelines
communicating effectively and assertively in a medical emergency

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

organisation’s policies and procedures related to responding to medical emergencies
responsibilities of first responding officer
alarm codes and responses for medical emergencies
basic principles of and concepts underlying the practice of first aid
crime scene and evidence preservation
priorities of management in first aid when dealing with life-threatening conditions
duty of care

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of this unit can be applied using a combination of training outcomes and performance in the workplace or in a suitable simulation that draws upon the context or range of applications appropriate to the workplace and the defined work role and responsibilities.

Because of the unpredictable factors included in this unit, assessment in the workplace may depend on indirect or supplementary evidence, particularly the use of simulations or practice drills.

Valid assessment of this unit requires a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when responding to medical emergencies, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine.

This unit has been identified by industry as suitable for holistic assessment with:

CSCSAS008 Maintain security system
CSCSAS009 Control incidents using defensive tactics
HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support
HLTAID003 Provide first aid
HLTAID005 Provide first aid in remote situations

Refer to advice in the CSC Assessment Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=114e25cd-3a2c-4490-baae-47d68dcd2fde

Unit of competency details

CSCSAS006 - Respond to medical emergencies (Release 1)

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