Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
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This unit deals with the provision of advanced first aid response, life support, management of casualty(s), the incident and other first aiders, until the arrival of medical or other assistance, and provision of support to other providers This unit builds on HLTFA301B: Apply first aid to include additional skills and use of a range of equipment |
Application of the Unit
Application |
Training Package users should ensure implementation is consistent with any specific workplace and/or relevant legislative requirements in relation to first aid, including State/Territory requirements for currency 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 This unit includes coverage of skills and knowledge in advanced resuscitation techniques
To achieve equivalence of outcome, providers assessing HLTFA402C may refer to specific detail included in unit HLTFA404B and may choose to award both units |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Pre-requisite units |
This unit must be assessed after successful achievement of pre-requisite:
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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
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Assess the situation |
1.1 Identify, assess and minimise hazards that may pose a risk of injury or illness to self and others 1.2 Assess risks to first aider and others and determine appropriate response to ensure prompt control of situation 1.3 Ascertain and prioritise need(s) for emergency services/medical assistance and undertake triage where required 1.4 Deploy resources to appropriate locations as required in line with workplace procedures |
2. Manage the casualty(s) |
2.1 Determine and explain the nature of casualty's injury /condition and relevant first aid procedures to provide comfort 2.2 Respond to the casualty in a culturally aware, sensitive and respectful manner 2.3 Seek consent for management of the casualty's injury/illness from person(s) where relevant 2.4 Determine and implement welfare procedure according to casualty(s) needs 2.5 Control effects of injury and determine and apply appropriate first aid management to meet the needs of the casualty and situation 2.6 Assist with self -medication in accordance with State/Territory regulations, legislation and policies and manufacturer's/supplier's instructions and subject to casualty's regime 2.7 Monitor casualty 's condition and respond in a timely manner in accordance with effective first aid principles 2.8 Correctly operate basic life support equipment where appropriate according to relevant legislation and manufacturer's/supplier's instructions 2.9 Apply safety procedures for operation of pressurised gases 2.10 Use safe manual handling techniques 2.11 Finalise management according to casualty's needs and first aid principles |
3. Coordinate first aid activities until arrival of medical assistance |
3.1 Identify available resources required and establish communication links with appropriate personnel, emergency management services and medical assistance as appropriate 3.2 Deploy correct amount of resources to appropriate locations in an effective manner to ensure timely arrival of required resources 3.3 Document the provision of resources and recommend modifications as required 3.4 Monitor the condition of casualties in accordance with first aid principles and workplace procedures 3.5 Coordinate evacuation of casualties according to relevant evacuation procedures 3.6 Arrange support services for personnel involved in the incident in accordance with relevant principles and procedures |
4. Communicate essential incident details |
4.1 Maintain communication with relevant personnel using appropriate media and equipment 4.2 Communicate first aid information with other providers/carers as appropriate to meet their needs and in accordance with workplace procedures 4.3 Calmly provide information to reassure casualty, adopting a communication style to match the casualty's level of consciousness 4.4 Prepare an incident report in line with organisation requirements 4.5 Maintain confidentiality of records and information in line with privacy principles and statutory and/or organisation policies |
5. Evaluate the incident |
5.1 Evaluate management of the incident and where required develop an action plan in consultation with relevant parties 5.2 Participate in debriefing/evaluation in order to improve future operations and address individual's needs 5.3 Formulate and review contingency planning to identify and select 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 knowledge (contd ):
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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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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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First aid management must take into account : |
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A hazard is : |
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Hazards may include : |
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Risks may include : |
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Casualty's condition is managed for : |
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First Aid management skills must include in accordance with ARC Guidelines , State /Territory regulations , legislation and policies and industry requirements : |
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First aid management must account for : |
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Medications may include in accordance with ARC Guidelines , State /Territory regulations , legislation and policies and industry requirements : |
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Resources and equipment are used appropriate to the risk to be met and may include : |
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Information to be documented may include : |
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Established first aid principles include : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable