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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: | Focus on first aid management of specific types of injuryFirst aid provision under specific constraints or circumstances (e.g. in confined spaces, in maritime work environment or in work environment involving identified risks/hazards) |
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Established first aid principles include: | Preserve lifePrevent illness, injury and condition(s) becoming worsePromote recoveryProtect the unconscious casualty |
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Vital signs include: | ConsciousnessBreathing Circulation |
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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 |
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Hazards may include: | Physical hazardsBiological hazardsChemical hazardsHazards associated with manual handling |
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Risks may include: | Risks from equipment, machinery and substancesRisks from first aid equipment Environmental risksExposure to blood and other body substancesRisk of further injury to the casualtyRisks associated with the proximity of other workers and bystandersRisks from vehicles |
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Casualty's condition is managed for: | Abdominal injuriesAirway obstructionAllergic reactions Altered and loss of consciousnessBleedingBurns - thermal, chemical, friction, electricalChest pain/cardiac arrestInjuries: cold and crush injuries; eye and ear injuries; head, neck and spinal injuries; minor skin injuries; needle stick injuries; soft tissue injuries including sprains, strains, dislocationsNear drowning Envenomation - snake, spider, insect and marine bitesEnvironmental conditions such as hypothermia, hyperthermia, dehydration, heat strokeFracturesMedical conditions, including cardiac conditions, epilepsy, diabetes, asthma and other respiratory conditionsNo signs of lifePoisoning and toxic substances (including chemical contamination)Respiratory distress/arrestSeizuresShockStrokeSubstance misuse - common drugs and alcohol, including illicit drugs. |
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First aid management must take into account applicable aspects of: | The setting in which first aid is provided, including: workplace policies and proceduresindustry/site specific regulations, codes etc.OHS requirementsstate and territory workplace health and safety legislative requirementslocation and nature of the incidentsituational risks associated with, for example, electrical and biological hazards, weather, motor vehicle accidentslocation of emergency services personnel.The use and availability of first aid equipment and resources Infection controlLegal and social responsibilities of first aider |
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Resources and equipment are used appropriate to the risk to be met and may include: | AEDFirst aid kitAuto-injector Puffer/inhalerResuscitation mask or barrier Spacer device |
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Communication media and equipment may include but are not limited to: | Telephones, including landline, mobile and satellite phonesHF/VHF radioFlagsFlaresTwo way radioEmail Electronic equipmentHand signals |
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Appropriate clinical expert may include: | Supervisor/managerAmbulance officer/paramedicOther medical/health worker |
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Documentation may include: | Injury report formsWorkplace documents as per organisation requirements |
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Documentation may include recording: | TimeLocationDescription of injuryFirst aid managementFluid intake/output, including fluid loss via: bloodvomitfaecesurineAdministration of medication including: timedateperson administeringdoseVital signs |
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