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

Awareness of stress management techniques and available support

Basic anatomy and physiology relating to

absence of signs of life

unconscious

unresponsive

not moving

not breathing normally

chokingairway obstruction

severe bleeding

shock

Chain of survival

Duty of care requirements

First aid procedures for

airway management

bleeding control

care of unconscious

casualty with no signs of life

chest pain

infection control as it relates to standard precautions

respiratory distress including asthma

severe allergic reaction

shock

How to access emergency response support servicespersonnel

Need to be culturally aware sensitive and respectful

Own skills and limitations

Privacy and confidentiality requirements

Relevant workplace hazards

Stateterritory regulations legislation and policies ARC Guidelines and accepted industry practice relating to currency of skill and knowledge

Understanding of the use of an Automated External Defibrillator AED including when to use and when not to

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

Assess vital signs and responses of casualty

Call an ambulance andor medical assistance according to circumstances and report casualtys condition

Demonstrate first aid casualty management principles

assess and minimise danger

check for response

maintain casualtys airway breathing and circulation

Demonstrate

consideration of the welfare of the casualty

correct procedures for CPR on a resuscitation manikin

implementation of standard precautions

safe manual handling of casualty

Identify and minimise hazards to health and safety of self and others in the immediate workplace or community environment

Plan an appropriate first aid response in line with established first aid principles policies and procedures ARC Guidelines andor stateterritory regulations legislation and policies and industry requirements and respond appropriately to contingencies in line with own level of skills and knowledge

Report details of emergency incident and first aid provided

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

Critical aspects of assessment

The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills

Competence should be demonstrated working individually and where appropriate as part of a first aid team

Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace or community setting

Currency of CPR knowledge and skills is to be demonstrated in line with stateterritory regulations legislation and policies ARC and industry guidelines

Context and resources required for assessment

For assessment purposes demonstration of skills in CPR procedures requires using a model of the human body resuscitation manikin in line with Australian Resuscitation Council Guidelines

Access and equity considerations

All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work

All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment

In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities workers should be aware of cultural historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal andor Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Related unit

This unit stands alone and incorporates the content of unit HLTCPRB Perform CPR

This unit stands alone and incorporates the content of unit HLTCPR201B Perform CPR

Condition of the casualty must include, but is not limited to:

Identified first aid proceduresmustinclude:

Resources and equipment may include:

A hazard is:

Appropriate clinical expert may include: