Elements and Performance Criteria
- Elements define the essential outcomes.
- Respond in an emergency situation
- Apply appropriate first aid procedures
- Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Provide first aid in accordance with established first aid principles
- Display respectful behaviour towards casualty
- Obtain consent from casualty where possible
- Use available resources and equipment to make the casualty as comfortable as possible
- Operate first aid equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions
- Monitor the casualty’s condition and respond in accordance with first aid principles
- Communicate details of the incident
- Respond to an emergency situation