Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify first aid needs.
- Safety of injured person, bystanders and self in an accident situation is assessed in accordance with first aid procedures.
- Safety (OHS) requirements associated with applying first aid in the workplace and workplace environmental requirements are adhered to.
- Quality assurance requirements of company operations are recognised and adhered to.
- Condition of injured or ill person is assessed in accordance with first aid procedures.
- Provide first aid for workplace injuries, illnesses or accidents within regulatory requirements.
- Workplace injuries, illnesses or accidents and hazards to the patient are identified and appropriate action is taken to prevent further injury.
- Symptoms and appropriate first aid treatment are identified.
- Common injuries and minor disorders are managed until medical assistance is available in accordance with first aid procedures.
- Emergency is dealt with in accordance with workplace procedures.
- One-person and two-person cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is performed following safety procedures.
- Techniques for moving sick and injured persons are used.
- Referrals to appropriate internal personnel or external medical services are made.
- Cultural differences in the workplace are considered in the approach taken to provide first aid.
- Follow workplace procedures for first aid.
- Support from other first aid personnel or external providers and for reporting incidents and emergency situations is accessed in accordance with workplace procedures.
- Action is taken to complete reports within regulatory requirements and in accordance with workplace procedures.
- Records of affected personnel, including names, nature of injury or illness and follow-up treatment are made and filed by the workplace, maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
- Clean up.
- First aid equipment is recovered if practical, cleaned, inspected and tested, refurbished, replaced and stored as appropriate.
- Medical waste is disposed of in accordance with workplace requirements.
- Equipment faults are rectified and reported in accordance with workplace procedures.
- Information is accessed and documentation completed as required by legislative, regulatory and workplace requirements.