Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Descriptor |
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise and respond to life threatening emergencies using basic life support measures only |
Application of the Unit
Application |
The skills and knowledge described here enable a first aider to provide an initial response to an emergency in line with practised actions and Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines and/or state/territory regulations, legislation and policies and accepted industry guidelines Application should be contextualised as required to reflect workplace and community requirements relating to 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. Respond in an emergency situation |
1.1 Recognise emergency situation and identify hazards to health and safety of self and others 1.2 Minimise immediate risk to health and safety of self, casualty and others by isolating any hazard(s) 1.3 Assess casualty and identify injuries, illnesses and conditions 1.4 Assess the need for assistance |
2. Apply identified first aid procedures |
2.1 Reassure casualty in a caring and calm manner and make comfortable using available resources 2.2 Determine and explain the nature of casualty's injury /condition and relevant first aid procedures to provide comfort 2.3 Seek consent from casualty or significant other prior to applying first aid management 2.4 Respond to the casualty in a culturally aware, sensitive and respectful manner 2.5 Use identified first aid procedures as required in accordance with established first aid principles, policies and procedures, ARC Guidelines and/or state/territory regulations, legislation and policies and industry requirements 2.6 Use safe manual handling techniques as required |
3. Communicate details of the incident |
3.1 Request ambulance support and/or appropriate medical assistance according to relevant circumstances and using available means of communication 3.2 Accurately convey assessment of casualty's condition and first aid procedures undertaken to emergency services/relieving personnel 3.3 Calmly provide information to reassure casualty, adopting a communication style to match the casualty's level of consciousness 3.4 Provide reports, where applicable, in a timely manner, presenting all relevant facts according to established procedures 3.5 Maintain confidentiality of records and information in line with privacy principles and statutory and/or organisation policies |
4. Evaluate own performance |
4.1 Seek feedback from appropriate clinical expert 4.2 Recognise the possible psychological impacts on rescuers of involvement in critical incidents 4.3 Participate in debriefing/evaluation as appropriate to improve future response and address individual needs |
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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Context and resources required for assessment : |
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Access and equity considerations : |
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Related 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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Condition of the casualty must include , but is not limited to : |
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Identified first aid procedures must include : |
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Resources and equipment may include : |
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A hazard is : |
A source or situation with the potential for harm in terms of human injury or ill-health, damage to property, the environment, or a combination of these |
Appropriate clinical expert may include : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable